Guide to the Allen Family Papers
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Guide to the Allen Family Papers 1934/1936
Special Collections & University Archives
Collection Title: Allen Family Papers
Dates: 1934-1936
Identification: MS-0431
Creator:
Allen, William
Allen, Vera
Hamilton, Ethel
Physical Description: 0.21 linear ft
Language of Materials:
English
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://library.sdsu.edu/scua
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
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Personal Papers
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This collection consists mostly of correspondence to Vera Allen from her mother, Ethel Hamilton of Los Angeles, and her husband,
William Allen. William writes Vera of his experiences as a sailor aboard the U. S. S. Medusa, and counsels her about financial
issues she is facing alone during the Depression. Vera's mother writes to her of financial troubles she faces, and of troubles
in her living situation. Vera apparently lived with her mother in Los Angeles for some time while William was away. Also included
are several letters from Vera to her sister Margaret, and several to William from Vera and other family members.