Freddie Lindsay Jr. Letters, 1943 - 1944
Scope and Contents
The collection contains V-mail letters to and from Lindsay, who was stationed in the South Pacific during World War II. Most of the letters are written to his sweetheart, Helene Phillips, in New Jersey, but there are a few letters from other friends. They discuss missing home, church services in the jungle, movies, and family.
Dates
- Creation: 1943 - 1944
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.2256
Processing Information
Processed by Christen Robichaud, 2010
- Letter from Freddie Lindsay, Jr., San Francisco, California, to Helene Phillips, Elizabeth, New Jersey, March 5, 1942
- Letter from Freddie Lindsay, Jr., San Francisco, California, to Helene Phillips, Elizabeth, New Jersey, March 10, 1942
- Postcard from Frederick Lindsay, Jr., San Francisco, California, to Helene Phillips, Elizabeth, New Jersey, March 9, 1943
- Letter from Freddie Lindsay, Jr., San Francisco, California, to Helene Phillips, Elizabeth, New Jersey, March 14, 1943
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository