Daniel A. Himes Persian Gulf War correspondence, bulk 1990 September 19 - 1990 December 2

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Summary

Creators:
Himes, Daniel A. and Himes, Martha H.
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence written by servbice member Daniel A. Himes, U.S. Army, his to aunt and uncle, Martha and Bob Himes, during the Persian Gulf War.
Extent:
.08 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Daniel A. Himes Persian Gulf War correspondence (2017.131.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains three correspondence written by Daniel A. Himes, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army, to his aunt and uncle, Martha and Bob Himes, during the Persian Gulf War.

The letters focus on Himes's daily activities and inquiries about his family members' lives. His daily activities include military training, and sending and receiving mail. He briefly wrote about the flies (insect) of Saudi Arabia in a joking manner. There is a mention of Himes' friend's mom starting a military support group, and as a result of giving his name and address to the support group, Himes started receiving letters almost daily.

In his letters, he shows appreciation to his aunt and uncle for consistently sending him mail and care packages. Himes wrote in his third letter that he owes his aunt and uncle dinner for sending him a care package that helped him with some stomach problems caused by M.R.E's. He wrote "What your package did for my stomach your letters do to my heart." Also in the collection is a page of two photocopied photographs of Himes.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Martha H. Himes
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], Daniel A. Himes Persian Gulf War correspondence (2017.131.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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