Bill Aston Letters, 1943
File — Box: 4253.002, Folder: 013
Scope and Contents
Five letters from Bill Aston to Martha Baird in Miami, Florida, all written on U.S. Naval Air Station stationery. He refers to her as "Citty." Discusses life in the barracks, getting into trade school, and food at the base. He moves bases on Friday, March 12, 1943. Envelope dated March 13 is forwarded and has a note on the back about ration coupons. Luxuries in "boot camp" included smoking and eating candy or gum. Discusses family affairs like insurance and the payments for a watch.
Dates
- 1943
Creator
- Aston, William Money (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
Formerly MSS.2121
Processing Information
Processed by Jamie Burke, August 2008, and Donnelly Walton, 2009
Creator
- Aston, William Money (Person)
- Letter from Bill, Jacksonville, Florida, to Citty, Miami, Florida, February 26, 1943
- Letter from Bill, Jacksonville, Florida, to Citty, Miami, Florida, March 5, 1943
- Letter from Bill, Jacksonville, Florida, to Citty, Miami, Florida, March 7, 1943
- Letter from Bill, Jacksonville, Florida, to Citty, Miami, Florida, March 12, 1943
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository