John LaForest First World War correspondence, 1918 November 27

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Summary

Creators:
LaForest, John and Rolley, Fleurette
Abstract:
This collection contains one correspondence written by John LaForest, American Expeditionary Forces, to his parents during the First World War.
Extent:
.08 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], John LaForest First World War correspondence (2017.160.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 URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains one correspondence written by John LaForest (Rank Unknown), American Expeditionary Forces, to his parents during the First World War. LaForest wrote this letter 16 days after Armistice. In the letter, LaForest wrote about traveling from Verdun to Marnay, France, the armistice being signed, and coming back home.

Biographical / historical:

John LaForest was born in Tupper Lake, NY (date unknown) and grew up in Piercefield, NY. After the First World War ended, LaForest moved back to Tupper Lake and spent the rest of his life there.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Fleurette Rolley
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.

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], John LaForest First World War correspondence (2017.160.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 URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

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