Walters Family Second World War correspondence, 1942 August 7 - 1945 August 12

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Summary

Creators:
Walters, Robert H., Walters, Theodore W., Walters-MacInnes, Bettie (Elizabeth), Walters, Aaron, Walters, Verna, Bard, Agnes, and MacInnes, Ian C., Sr.
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence from the Walters siblings to their parents, their friends, and each other during the Second World War.
Extent:
1 Linear Feet (1 carton)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description;Box "n" / Folder "n"], Walters Family Second World War correspondence (2017.308.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence written by Sergeant Robert H. "Bob" Walters, U.S. Army Air Force, Sergeant Theodore W. "Ted" Walters, U.S Marine Corps, and Elizabeth "Bettie" Walters during the Second World War. Bob served in the Army Air Corps as a radio technician during the push through Italy while Ted served as a Marine pilot in the Pacific theater. Bettie worked overseas for the American Red Cross, traveling with Patton's Second Army across Europe. She witnessed the liberation of Dachau in 1945.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ian C. MacInnes, Sr.
Custodial history:

The donor, Ian C. MacInnes is the stepson of Elizabeth "Bettie" MacInnes neé Walters. Bettie married Commander John Nealon MacInnes, United States Naval Reserve on November 27th, 1946.

This collection was assembled by Elizabeth "Bettie" MacInnes.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically by material type:

  • Series 1, Correspondence from Robert H. Walters to his parents
  • Series 2, Correspondence from Robert H. Walters to Edna Duval
  • Series 3, Robert H. Walters photographs
  • Series 4, Robert H. Walters currency
  • Series 5, Robert H. Walters clippings
  • Series 6, Correspondence from Theodore W. Walters to his parents
  • Series 7, Correspondence from Theodore W. Walters to Bettie Walters
  • Series 8, Theodore W. Walters calling card
  • Series 9, Correspondence from Bettie Walters to her parents
  • Series 10, Correspondence from Bettie Walters to Agnes Bard
  • Series 11, Correspondence from Bettie Walters to Robert H. Walters
  • Series 12, Correspondence from Bettie Walters to Theodore W. Walters
  • Series 13, Correspondence to Aaron and Verna Walters, miscellaneous
  • Series 14, Photographs
  • Series 15, Clippings
  • Series 16, Luggage tag
  • Series 17, Biographical information
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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 / description;Box "n" / Folder "n"], Walters Family Second World War correspondence (2017.308.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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(714) 532-7716
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