Bob [unknown last name] Second World War correspondence, 1944 September 11 - 1944 September 11

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Summary

Creators:
Hudson, Jon Barlow
Abstract:
This collection consists of one carbon copy letter from Bob [unknown last name] USMM to his family, during World War II.
Extent:
0.025 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Bob [unknown last name] World War Two correspondence (2014.008.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 carbon copy letter from Bob [unknown last name] of the United States Merchant Marines to his family during the Second World War II. The letter is dated September 11, 1944 and includes a photocopy of the same letter.

In this correspondence, Bob expresses his worry and concern for a possible lack of public support, for a continued war effort in the Pacific, after the upcoming victory in Europe. He also discusses his admiration of the Marines, still stationed in the Pacific Theater and urges a renewed effort to support and supply these men.

Of interest is Bob's description of Japanese soldiers and their fanatical resolve to fight the U.S. Marines.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jon Barlow Hudson
Physical description:
Carbon copy is in poor condition and has been folded and torn.
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 / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Bob [unknown last name] World War Two correspondence (2014.008.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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