Finding Aid for the John G. Shindledecker Second World War correspondence 2016.082.w.rd
Lauren Menges
Center for American War Letters Archives
9/1/2016
Leatherby Libraries
Chapman University
Orange, CA 92866
speccoll@chapman.edu
Contributing Institution:
Center for American War Letters Archives
Title: John G. Shindledecker Second World War correspondence
Creator:
Shindledecker, John G.
source:
Trostle, Ronald Lee
Identifier/Call Number: 2016.082.w.rd
Physical Description:
0.025 Linear Feet
(1 folder)
Date (inclusive): 1944 May 29-1945 July 19
Abstract: This collection contains letters from SN John G. Shindledecker, USN, to his brother Harry during the Second World War.
Language of Material:
English
.
Container: WWII 11
Container: 18
This collection is open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Ronald Lee Trostle
[Item title, Box number, Folder number], John G. Shindledecker Second World War correspondence (2016.082.w.r), Center for
American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.
For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this
collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.
This collection is available online in Chapman University's Digital Commons: https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/jgshindledecker_collection/
This collection contains five correspondence written by Seaman First Class, John Grayson "Pete" Shindledecker, United States
Navy, to his brother and family during the Second World World War. Shindledecker's hometown was Cascade, MD, and he served
from 1943-1945 aboard the USS Manatee. He was based in San Francisco, CA and New York City, NY.
The letters are addressed to Harry Z. Shindledecker, who is the donor's grandfather. He calls him "brother" and the letters
are sent to him in Blue Ridge Summit, PA. Shindledecker signs his name as "Pete" in the letters.
In the letter dated May 14, 1945 he discusses the end of the war with Germany and expresses hope that the war with the "Japs"
will be over soon as well so he can go home.
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Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War (1939-1945)
Correspondence -- World War, 1939-1945
United States. -- Navy
Trostle, Ronald Lee