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World War II letters collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-3688

Scope and Contents

This collection contains letters to and from service men and women during World War II.

Dates

  • 1940-1945

Conditions Governing Access

None

Biographical / Historical

William C. Daisley was a Warrant Officer in the United States Naval Reserves during World War II.

Bernhart Forbau was a Staff Sargeant in the United States Army during World War II.

Robert C. Irwin was a Captain in the Medical Detachment of the U.S. Army 659 F.A. Battalion, during World War II.

Paul Johnson was a Private in the U.S. Army during World War II.

William K. Olson was a Baker, 2nd class, in the 3rd Special U.S. Naval Construction Battalion, A.B.R.B. (Advanced Base Receiving Barracks), during World War II.

Sarah L. Patillo was a 2nd lieutenant, A.W.C., during World War II.

Jack K. Sides was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Corps, during World War II.

James E. Stewart was a Sergeant in the 833rd Bama Squadron during World War II.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Overview

Collection of letters to and from service men and women during World War II.

Provenance

gift of Dr. Millie Jackson, 2012

Processed by

Martha Bace, 2012

Source

Title
Guide to the World War II Letters Collection
Status
Completed
Date
October 2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513