Sanderson Family Collection, 1941-1959

Manuscript Collection #883

  • Descriptive Summary
     
    Title: Sanderson Family Collection
    Creator: Sanderson family
    Repository: ECU Manuscript Collection
    Language: English
    Abstract: Collection (ca. 1941—1959) of correspondence, manuscripts, printed forms, and printed works relating to the Sanderson family of Kinston, North Carolina, and the military service of Cpl. Claude Sanderson Jr. in Co. H, 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, and Pfc. James Earl Sanderson in Battery A, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion and Co. B, 1st Brigade, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division.
    Extent: 0.25 Cubic feet, 1 box,
  • Description
     

    This collection contains correspondence. Included is a letter from Claude Sanderson in the South Pacific to his mother in Kinston, North Carolina. In the letter, he mentions that he’d love to have a fruitcake, something that is not available there at all. However, he does mention that he was able to buy a box of “Baby Ruths” the other day. Claude also mentions that if his parents need any of the money he is sending home, they can feel free to use it. Also included is a letter from Claude to his brother James E. Sanderson at Camp Rucker, Alabama. The two brothers mainly discuss the weather, recent events, and family. The collection also contains a postcard with a short message from “Lilia” to James E. Sanderson at Fort Bragg, N.C.

    The collection also includes a letter of appreciation from the Army Ground Forces on 18 October 1945 to the 37th Division for their participation at New Georgia Island in the Munda Campaign. Further materials include a shoulder insignia for the 30th Infantry Division and a history of the division. Also present is a drill and ceremony manual offering the soldiers tips, including the value of unified and cooperative action.

  • Biographical / Historical Note
     

    Pfc. Claude Sanderson was a member of the 37th Infantry Division, which was deployed to the South Pacific in 1940. The 37th had two major campaigns: the Northern Solomons and Luzon. The 37th was nicknamed “Buckeye” because it had recruited many men from Ohio among its ranks. The 37th stayed in the South Pacific until November 1945. The Division became inactive on 18 December 1945.

    Pfc. Claude Sanderson’s brother was Cpl. James E. Sanderson, a member of the 30th Infantry Division, which was deployed to Europe on 11 February 1944. The Division was nicknamed “Old Hickory” in honor of President Andrew Jackson. They lived up to their nickname in the Battle of Mortain in August of 1944 when they stopped a major German attack and protected the Allied forces breaking out of the Normandy Beachhead. Their action made a tremendous contribution to the victory in France.

  • Administrative Information
     
    Accessions Information

    August 19, 2002, 1 container, 0.25 cubic feet, 417 pages; Collection (ca. 1941—1959) of correspondence, manuscripts, printed forms, and printed works relating to the Sanderson family of Kinston, N.C., and the military service of Cpl. Claude Sanderson Jr. in Co. H, 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, and Pfc. James Earl Sanderson in Battery A, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion and Co. B, 1st Brigade, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division. See preliminary inventory attached. Donor: William H. Rowland.

    Acquisition Information

    Gift of William H. Rowland

    Access Restrictions

    No restrictions

    Copyright Notice

    Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law.

    Preferred Citation

    Sanderson Family Collection (#883), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.

    Processing Information

    Encoded by Apex Data Services

    Processed by Jennifer Love April 2007

Container List

  • Box 1
     
    PFC Claude Sanderson [Jr.] [Co. H., 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division] Immunization Record (1944-1945). 1 item, 1 p.
    CPI Claude Sanderson [Jr.] Soldier's Individual Pay Record Book (10/15/1945). 1 vol. 8 p.
    PFC James Earl Sanderson. Addresses [1942]. 2 items.
    CPL James E. Sanderson [Battery A Service, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 30th Infantry Division] Correspodence (1950-1951). 2 items.
    CPL James E. Sanderson [Battery A, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 30th Infantry Division] 30th Infantry Division Shoulder Insignia [1944-1945]. 1 item.
    CPL James E. Sanderson [Battery A, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 30th Infantry Division] U. S. 3d Army Shoulder Insignia [1941-1945]. 1 item.
    CPL James E. Sanderson. System for Preventive Maintenance Services for Drivers. Lesson Plan, Check Card for Army Instructors, List of Students, & Forms. 4 items.
    SFC James E. Sanderson [Co. B., 1st Brigade, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division] Lesson Plan Printed forms. 2 items.
    CPL James E. Sanderson. Drill and Ceremonies Manual FM-22-5. Department of the Army Field Manual. (Washington: GPO, June 1953) 1 vol. 246 p.
    CPL James E. Sanderson. Diver's Manual TM 21-305. War Department Technical Manual (Washington: GPO, 1944) 1 vol. 146 p.

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Sensitive Materials Statement

Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, the North Carolina Public Records Act (N.C.G.S. § 132 1 et seq.), and Article 7 of the North Carolina State Personnel Act (Privacy of State Employee Personnel Records, N.C.G.S. § 126-22 et seq.). Researchers are advised that the disclosure of certain information pertaining to identifiable living individuals represented in this collection, without the consent of those individuals, may have legal ramifications (e.g., a cause of action under common law for invasion of privacy may arise if facts concerning an individual's private life are published that would be deemed highly offensive to a reasonable person) for which East Carolina University assumes no responsibility.

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Container List

  • Box 1
     
    PFC Claude Sanderson [Jr.] [Co. H., 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division] Immunization Record (1944-1945). 1 item, 1 p.
    CPI Claude Sanderson [Jr.] Soldier's Individual Pay Record Book (10/15/1945). 1 vol. 8 p.
    PFC James Earl Sanderson. Addresses [1942]. 2 items.
    CPL James E. Sanderson [Battery A Service, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 30th Infantry Division] Correspodence (1950-1951). 2 items.
    CPL James E. Sanderson [Battery A, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 30th Infantry Division] 30th Infantry Division Shoulder Insignia [1944-1945]. 1 item.
    CPL James E. Sanderson [Battery A, 449th Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 30th Infantry Division] U. S. 3d Army Shoulder Insignia [1941-1945]. 1 item.
    CPL James E. Sanderson. System for Preventive Maintenance Services for Drivers. Lesson Plan, Check Card for Army Instructors, List of Students, & Forms. 4 items.
    SFC James E. Sanderson [Co. B., 1st Brigade, 119th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division] Lesson Plan Printed forms. 2 items.
    CPL James E. Sanderson. Drill and Ceremonies Manual FM-22-5. Department of the Army Field Manual. (Washington: GPO, June 1953) 1 vol. 246 p.
    CPL James E. Sanderson. Diver's Manual TM 21-305. War Department Technical Manual (Washington: GPO, 1944) 1 vol. 146 p.


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