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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Title Date Created Author Description Subject Collection
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
"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
"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
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 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
"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
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 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 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