Lawton, Manny, 1918-1986

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Manny Lawton was born on March 5, 1918 in Garnett, SC, the son of Brewton Sams and Marian Smith Lawton. A Clemson alumnus (class of 1940), author, and lecturer, Manny Lawton survived the atrocities of Bataan as a prisoner of war during World War II. Lawton's ability and willingness to share his experiences give great insight into the struggles of imprisoned soldiers during war time.

From the description of Manny Lawton papers, 1936-1985. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 179676612

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creatorOf Lawton, Manny, 1918-1986. Manny Lawton papers, 1936-1985. Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library
referencedIn Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill (Firm). Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill records, 1982-2007 (author abstract L-Q). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Prisoners of war
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
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Birth 1918

Death 1986

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