George Lewis Carr Collection

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195

Summary

Extent:
Less than .33 cubic ft.
Creator:
Unknown
Abstract:
This collection consists of a photograph of George Lewis Carr (1921-2009) in his naval uniform and a second photograph of him standing with T.A. Daniels, also a native of Leesburg and a Loudoun Game Warden. On 22 January 1943 Carr received a certificate for completion of the Navy Radioman Third Class course, which is included in the collection.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a photograph of Carr in his naval uniform and a second photograph of him standing with T.A. Daniels, also a native of Leesburg and a Loudoun Game Warden. On 22 January 1943 Carr received a certificate for completion of the Navy Radioman Third Class course, which is included in the collection.

Biographical / historical:

George Lewis Carr (1921-2009) was a native of Leesburg, VA. The oldest child of John Lewis Carr (1898-1964) and Mary Louise Atwell (1900-1962), Carr also had a sister and brother, Mary Ellen Carr (1922-2014) and John Calhoun Carr (1925-1999). On 7 August 1942.George Lewis Carr enlisted in the United States Navy He served as an Aviation Radioman Third-Class and was honorably discharged on 22 September 1944. Carr went to work for the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company, commonly known as C&P Telephone. On 10 March 2009, the Town of Leesburg passed a Resolution of Respect to honor Carr for his long career with C&P Telephone and for his active involvement in the Izaac Walton League. Carr is buried in Union Cemetery in Leesburg, VA along with his parents, his wife Patsy Dillon Carr (1927-2015), and a son, Mark Lewis Carr (1955-1982).

Acquisition information:
Materials were anonymously delivered to the Loudoun County Public Library.
Physical description:
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