James B. Sturgis Jr. Papers, 1945
Scope and Contents
This collection contains copies of the birth certificate of First Lieutenant James "Jimmie" B. Sturgis, Jr., a native of Louisville, Kentucky, photographs of presumably Jimmie and another member of the military, and two letters from Jimmie to his parents sent while staying with family in Bluffton, Indiana and while stationed in the Philippine Islands. The collection also contains six letters from various people to Mr. and Mrs. James B. Sturgis, Sr. discussing Jimmie's death while serving as a pilot in World War II. First Lieutenant James "Jimmie" B. Sturgis, Jr., a native of Louisville, Kentucky, was a pilot in World War II. He was shot down over the Philippines in 1945.
Dates
- Creation: 1945
Creator
- Sturgis, James B., Jr. (Person)
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.2602
Processing Information
Processed by Jamie Burke, November 2009.
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository