Correspondence, 1942 - 1944
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of 111 letters from friends and family to Richard “Dick” Young of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The letters range from chatty notes from his parents (including the surprise announcement that he would have a new brother or sister in the spring of 1946) and grandparents to letters from his best friend, former girlfriends and many others.
Dates
- Creation: 1942 - 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
- Letter from Grandpa, Waterloo, Iowa, to Dick, Bob, Marilyn, and All, March 12, 1942
- Letter from Barbara Lee, Chicago, Illinois, to Dick Young, Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 1943
- Letter from Barbara Lee, Chicago, Illinois, to Dick Young, July 8, 1943
- Letter from Mrs. Peterson to Dick Young, August 5, 1943
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository