David Friedman First World War correspondence, 1916 September 7 - 1918 November 19

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Summary

Creators:
Friedman, David and Friedman, Jay
Abstract:
This collection consists of 108 letters from David Friedman, USA to his parents during the First World War. Also included are aphotograph portrait of Friedman in civilian attire and a casual group shot of Friedman (2nd from the left) and fellow soldiers taken in Blackpool, England in 1917.
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title], David Friedman World War One correspondence (2014.004.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archive, 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.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 108 letters from David Friedman, United States Army to his parents during the First World War. The bulk of Friedman's letters were written from France where he served as a pharmacist and enjoyed nights at the theatre, leave trips to Paris, and comfortable accomodations. A noncombatant, he worked in the camp dispensary, where he recieved a promotion and hoped to stay permanently. He did not report on any military combat in his letters, and often commented that things were "quiet" in his camp. Also included are two photogaphs; one individual photograph portrait for Friedman in civilian attire, and one casual group shot of Friedman (2nd from the left) and fellow soldiers taken in Blackpool, England in 1917.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jay Friedman in memory of his father David Friedman.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Leatherby Libraries, Special Collections, CAWL Archives
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], David Friedman World War One correspondence (2014.004.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archive, 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.

Contact:
(714) 532-7716
privette@chapman.edu
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