Alfred Robinson First World War correspondence, 1894 December 5 - 1934 April 4, bulk 1918 April 15 - 1920 May 28

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Summary

Creators:
Yeagla, Ella, Robinson, Alfred, and Gressle, Keith
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence from Alfred Robinson, AEF to his mother during the First World War. One additional piece of correspondence was written by a woman named Ella Lamphear in 1894.
Extent:
0.03 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Alfred Robinson First World War correspondence (2015.010.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 correspondence written by Alfred Robinson, AEF to his mother Mrs. H.L. Robinson, during the First World War as well as four empty envelopes, one of which is postmarked from 1934. Topics of the letters consist of military life and brief responses to prior conversations Robinson was having with his mother. In the letter dated April 15, 1918 Robinson expresses regret at not being overseas in "the pleasant land of France" and that "already we are too late for the spring drive." He describes his situation as "dull now, so dull, nothing doing nohow." His subsequent letters during the war were written from Akron, indicating he never served overseas. Also included are letters written in 1924 from Los Angeles.

One of the letters, dated December 3, 1894, was written by a woman named Ella Yeagla to her aunt, Elisa Lamphear. [Unclear if this letter is related to Alfred Robinson or his family]

Acquisition information:
Gift of Keith Gressle. Legacy collection from Andrew Carroll.
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], Alfred Robinson First World War correspondence (2015.010.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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(714) 532-7716
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