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