Callie Parsons Letters from World War I Soldiers

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2018

Descriptive Summary

Title: Callie Parsons Letters from World War I Soldiers

Dates: 1917-1919

Collection Number: 2018-8

Creator/Collector:

Extent: .25 linear feet

Repository: History San Jose Research Library

San Jose, California 95112

Abstract: Small collection of letters to Miss Callie Parsons of San Jose, California, from soldiers serving in World War I.

Language of Material: English

Access

The letters are available to the public for research by appointment with the Curator of Library & Archives

Publication Rights

Contact the Curator of Library & Archives regarding reproduction and publication.

Preferred Citation

Callie Parsons Letters from World War I Soldiers. History San Jose Research Library

Acquisition Information

Donated to History San Jose in 2018 by a family member

Biography/Administrative History

Callie E. Parsons (married name Paull) lived at 185 North 12th Street in San Jose during this time period. She is listed in the City Directories as a teacher for the City of San Jose.

Scope and Content of Collection

The collection consists of letters composed towards the end of World War I from eight soldiers, including her uncle Willard Parsons. Other correspondents are a friend nicknamed "Brother," Fritz Johnson, Henry Oberg, G. E. Solheim, Emil Stump, Grover Talbot, and Ben Thesen. Letters detail life for the soldiers and refer to letters from Callie.