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Date(s)
- 1943-1951 (Creation)
Extent
1 box.
Name of creator
Biographical history
Nard Long Moseley, born Clyde Maynard Long Jr., was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi in 1925 to Clyde Maynard Long and Sarah Craven Long. His parents divorced, and he was adopted by his mother's second husband, Willie Pratt Moseley of Gulfport, Mississippi. He had two half-siblings, Clarkson Moseley and Charlotte Ann Moseley.
After briefly attending Mississippi State University, Nard enlisted in the Army in August 1943. He served with the 83rd Infantry Division in Europe, and saw action in Belgium, France, and Germany. After attending Officers Candidate School in Fontainebleau, France, he served with the 65th regiment in Trinidad and Puerto Rico. At the time of his death, Lieutenant Moseley served as the executive officer of his company in the 325th Infantry Regiment, 52nd Airborne Division. He was the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze star, Purple Heart, and the British Military Medal for bravery in the field.
Moseley married Meda Jo Bailey in 1947, and they had one son, Charles Pratt Moseley. Moseley was killed by a lightning strike during training maneuvers at Camp Mackall in 1951. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection consists primarily of photocopies of letters written by Nard Long Moseley to family members during World War II and the years following. Included in this correspondence are a small number of letters from his wife, Jo Moseley, to Nard's family during their marriage. There are also a small number of photocopies of photographs, and some of Clarkson Moseley's genealogical research notes.
System of arrangement
Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
This collection is open and available to the public for research in the Special Collections & Archives reading room. The materials are non-circulating.
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Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
The materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code). The materials are available for personal, educational, and scholarly use. It is the responsibility of the researcher to locate and obtain permission from the copyright owner or his or her heirs for any other use, such as reproduction and publication.
Languages of the material
- English
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Finding aids
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
The original letters were loaned to Coates Library in 2003 for the purpose of photocopying by Clarkson Moseley, a past member of Trinity University's Board of Trustees.
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Existence and location of originals
At the time that this material was loaned to Trinity University, the donor's intent was to donate the originals to the D-Day Museum, now known as the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. We have been unable to confirm if the originals are in their holdings.
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Notes element
General note
In addition to this archival collection, Clarkson Moseley gave Trinity University several related books. These are located in Special Collections, and can be found using the library catalog.
Specialized notes
- Citation: Nard Long Moseley Papers. Coates Library Special Collections & Archives, Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas).
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Archivist's note
Collection processed by Janice Sabec around 2003. Finding aid created by Colleen Hoelscher, September 2024.