Edward J. Cavanary collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 05.0036

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection pertains to Edward J. Cavanary who served in the U.S. Army as an Adjutant in the 7^th Field Hospital during WWII. This collection contains a photographic copy of a scrapbook, as well as photographs, postcards, playbills, letters, ticket stubs, flyers, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, drawings, maps and a book of true experiences of members of the 7^th Field Hospital written by John Kidda and Fred Marston.

Dates

1943-2005
Other: Date accessioned: 2005-02-17

Creator

Edward J. Cavanary, 1919-2009 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to all researchers.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections & Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Biographical or Historical Information

Edward J. Cavanary Jr. was born January 20, 1919 in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were Edward J. Cavanary Sr. and Rhea Natalie Owens. During WWII, Cavanary served in the U.S. Army as an Adjutant in the 7^th Field Hospital. Cavanary was stationed in the U.S. for a short period of time before being sent overseas to Europe where he served in Ireland, Wales, England, France, Belgium, Germany and Czechoslovakia. Cavanary later received the Bronze Star Medal for his service. From 1961 to 1981, Cavanary taught art and art history for the Birmingham, Michigan public school system. In 1962, Cavanary married Charlotte Kasperowicz and they later moved to Pensacola, Florida in 1993. Cavanary eventually passed away at the age of 90 on May 31, 2009.

Extent

.75 Linear Feet (2 boxes located in general collection)

Additional Description

Provenance

This collection was donated by Lt. Col. Edward J. Cavanary, Ret.

Custodial History

Transferred from the Institute on World War II and the Human Experience to FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives in July 2022.

Subjects

Medicine Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scrapbooks Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
United States. Army--History--World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--England Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--France Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Germany Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945--Hospitals Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings