Francis J. Greechan post-Second World War and Korean War correspondence, 1946 January 18- 1951 August 28

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Summary

Creators:
Greechan, Francis J., 1928-1997 and Kulp, Ann
Abstract:
This collection contains the correspondence, postcards, photographs, and ephemera of Pvt. Francise J. Greechan, USA, before and during the Korean War.
Extent:
0.3 Linear Feet (5 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Francis J. Greechan Korean War correspondence (2016.046.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 URL's, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains 49 correspondence written by Pvt Francis J. Greechan, United States army, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Greechan, leading up to and during the Korean War. It also contains postcards, photographs, and ephemera.

Biographical / historical:

Francis J. Greechan was born in Allentown, PA, in 1928 and remained there caring for his parents for the duration of his life. Greechan was a Private in the 51st Field Artillery, Battalion A, United States Army. He died on July 6, 1997.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ann Kulp. Legacy collection from Andrew Carroll.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type and date.

  • Series 1: Correspondence
  • Series 2: Postcards
  • Series 3: Photographs
  • Series 4: Ephemera

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], Francis J. Greechan Korean War correspondence (2016.046.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 URL's, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

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