Flying Squadron (framed) and F.W. H. Ottzenn award, Member of the British Empire.
Scope and Contents
F. W. H. Ottzenn's Award- Order of the British Empire. 1 framed document. Framed document-awarding membership in the Order of the British Empire to Colonel Friedrich Wilhelm Hans Ottzenn, Nov. 12, 1945. Ottzenn was a resident of Knoxville from 1945 until his death in 1971. The award contains a signature that is possibly written by King George VI. A photocopy of an article from The Knoxville Journal, July 25, 1948, concerning the presentation of the award + a photocopy of Mrs. Ottzenn's obituary are taped onto the back of the frame. In same box: The Flying Squadron framed photograph. 1 pc. The Flying Squadron, Bate Dem. Knox Co., Aug. 4, 1904" is written along the bottom of the black/white panoramic photograph.
Dates
- 1945-1948
Conditions Governing Access
Material is available for research. Prior arrangement MUST be made by contacting the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection at mcclung-archivist@knoxlib.org
Extent
1 box
- Flying Squadron Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Friedrich and Mrs. Ottzenn Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- King George VI Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Order of the British Empire Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Photographs Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Flying Squadron (framed) and F.W. H. Ottzenn award, Member of the British Empire.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Calvin M. McClung Historical Collection Repository
601 S Gay Street
3rd floor
Knoxville Tennessee 37902 United States
865.215.8814
mcclung-archivist@knoxlib.org
