World War II Veterans Account Records

Collection — Box: 1795

Identifier: 2006.010

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Textbook rental charges, G.I. bills, and G.I. accounts that list veterans who enrolled at Southeast Missouri State College. Other forms used by the college include curricular information forms, class enrollment lists of veterans, and receipts for library, industrial arts, science, and fine and applied arts fees.

Dates

Creation: 1945-1948

Rights Statement

Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code).

Biographical / Historical

The Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, better known as the G.I Bill, helped returning WWII veterans adjust to civilian life. The act allowed for funds to pay for tuition, books, and other supplies that veterans may have needed to attend college. Records were kept by Southeast Missouri State College to determine the amount of funding needed to cover the costs of attendance by veterans.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Records of World War II Veterans who became Southeast Missouri State University students under the G.I. Bill. Records include student rosters, curricular information, textbook fees, and receipts for science, library, fine arts, and industrial arts fees.