Henry A. Kennedy, Sr. Second World War correspondence, 1930 May 6 - 1945 November 2, bulk 1941 May 30 - 1945 November 2

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Summary

Creators:
Kennedy, Henry, Sr. and Kennedy, Henry, Jr.
Abstract:
This collection contain correspondence from Maj.Henry Anthony "Stump" Kennedy Sr., USA to his parents Austin J. and Annie Kennedy and his sister Elna Kennedy during the Second World War. The collection also contains correspondence to Henry Kennedy from his army buddies, as well as correspondence from his wife Naomi to his parents.
Extent:
0.5 Linear feet (1 document-box)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Henry A. Kennedy Sr. Second World War correspondence (2017.235.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence from Major Henry A. "Stump" Kennedy, Sr., United States Army to his parents and sister during the Second World War. Kennedy served first as a 2nd Lieutenant and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and later Captain. He was transferred from base to base, serving in Norfolk, VA, and Seattle, Washington, and finally shipped overseas and was part of the invasion of the Philippines.

This collection also contains correspondence to Henry Kennedy from his school days in Charleston, as well as several letters from his army buddies in July, August and September of 1945 referencing his hospitalization. In addition, the collection contains correspondence to his parents from other friends and family, one of Henry's school assignments from middle school, and a newspaper clipping from May 4, 1945 discussing the fall of Hamburg.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Henry A. Kennedy, Jr.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.

  • Series 1, Correspondence from Henry A. Kennedy, Sr.
  • Series 2, Correspondence to Henry A. Kennedy, Sr.
  • Series 3, Correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. Austin Kennedy
  • Series 4, Henry A. Kennedy, Sr. School Assignment
  • Series 5, Clippings

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.

Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Henry A. Kennedy Sr. Second World War correspondence (2017.235.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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