Trezzvant William Anderson (1906-1963) was an author and journalist best known for reporting on the injustices and inequalities of the Jim Crow South at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. A member of the 761st Tank Battalion of the U.S. Army during World War II, Anderson wrote the unit's history book
Nov 9, 2021

Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers

Trezzvant William Anderson (1906-1963) was an author and journalist best known for reporting on the injustices and inequalities of the Jim Crow South at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. A member of the 761st Tank Battalion of the U.S. Army during World War II, Anderson wrote the unit's history book "Come Out Fighting: The Epic Tale of the 761st Tank Battalion, 1942-1945." This digital collection including photographs, correspondence and audio recordings.

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Report, December 30, 1962
1962-12-30
Report by Trezzvant Anderson on Leroy R. Johnson swearing in as a member of the Georgia General Assembly.
African American journalists, African Americans--Politics and government, African American press
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Report by Trezzvant Anderson on Leroy R. Johnson swearing in as a member of the Georgia General Assembly.
Reunion Invitation, 1960
1960
An invitation to the 761st Tank Battalion Twelfth Annual Reunion.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
An invitation to the 761st Tank Battalion Twelfth Annual Reunion.
Trezzvant Anderson, circa 1960
1955/1965
Trezzvant Anderson stands in front of a house in a suit.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant Anderson stands in front of a house in a suit.
News Recording, circa 1957
1952/1962
Trezzvant Anderson delivers news highlights from the Southeast.
African American journalists, African Americans--Politics and government, African American press
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant Anderson delivers news highlights from the Southeast.
News Recording, circa 1957
1952/1962
Trezzvant Anderson delivers news highlights from the Southeast.
African American journalists, African Americans--Politics and government, African American press
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant Anderson delivers news highlights from the Southeast.
Correspondence Between Ivan H. Harrison and Trezzvant Anderson, February 28, 1946
1946-02-28
Commendation sent to Trezzvant Anderson for his exemplary correspondence work with the 761st Tank Battalion in Europe.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Commendation sent to Trezzvant Anderson for his exemplary correspondence work with the 761st Tank Battalion in Europe.
Correspondence, February 18, 1946
1946-02-18
Correspondence regarding a commendation for Trezzvant Anderson.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Correspondence regarding a commendation for Trezzvant Anderson.
"Lest We Forget," circa 1950
1945/1955
A holiday card featuring text written by Trezzvant Anderson regarding the 761st Tank Battalion.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
A holiday card featuring text written by Trezzvant Anderson regarding the 761st Tank Battalion.
"Come Out Fighting," circa 1950
1945/1955
Anderson, Trezzvant W.
The cover of a book about the 761st Tank Battalion.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
The cover of a book about the 761st Tank Battalion.
Correspondence, August 18, 1944
1944-08-18
Correspondence ordering Trezzvant Anderson to go to Oxford, England on temporary duty.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Correspondence ordering Trezzvant Anderson to go to Oxford, England on temporary duty.
Trezzvant Anderson, circa 1945
1940/1950
Portrait of Trezzvant Anderson in his military uniform.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Portrait of Trezzvant Anderson in his military uniform.
"Notes on the Cuff,"circa 1945
1940/1950
Draft of a column written by Trezzvant Anderson regarding the daily lives of soldiers in Germany.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Draft of a column written by Trezzvant Anderson regarding the daily lives of soldiers in Germany.
Private Trezzvant Anderson, circa 1945
1940/1950
Image of Trezzvant Anderson standing in his military uniform.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Image of Trezzvant Anderson standing in his military uniform.
Trezzvant Anderson, circa 1945
1940/1950
Trezzvant Anderson sits in a chair and smiles.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant Anderson sits in a chair and smiles.
Trezzvant Anderson with Cigar, circa 1945
1940/1950
Trezzvant Anderson sits in front of an ornate door holding his helmet and a cigar.
African American journalists, Armed Forces, World War (1939-1945)
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant W. Anderson Papers
Trezzvant Anderson sits in front of an ornate door holding his helmet and a cigar.