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Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Kenneth L. Wright papers
creator:
Wright, Kenneth L.
creator:
Spencer, Veramay
Identifier/Call Number: 6068
Physical Description:
0.84 Linear Feet
2 boxes
Date (inclusive): 1953-1955
Abstract: This collection contains the correspondence of Veramay Spencer and her U.S. Army boyfriend Kenneth Wright beginning in the
year of 1953 and ending in 1955. It also includes letters from his mother Mrs. Carl C. Wright and friends that he met while
serving for the Army. Several letters from his girlfriend Veramay Spencer contain newspaper clippings of happenings back home
such as beauty pageants and daily current events. Many of the final letters are Christmas cards from friends to Wright upon
his return to his hometown of Riverside. It is apparent that Veramay Spence and Kenneth Wright continued to date after his
return to the United States. Collection contains black and white photographs of Wright while serving in the army.
Collection of letters written by Veramay Spencer to her boyfriend, US Army soldier Kenneth L. Wright. Topics discussed in
letters include Veramay’s daily routine back home, her frustration of knowing Wright was so far away and the war. Also included
are photographs of Wright in his military uniform and with friends.
Purchased from The Bookshop, April 19, 2014.
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[Box/folder no. or item name], Kenneth L. Wright papers, Collection no. 6068, [Repository], Special Collections, USC Libraries,
University of Southern California
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Soldiers -- United States -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Soldiers -- 20th century -- Photographs
United States -- Armed Forces -- Military life -- 20th century -- Archival resources
Correspondence
Photographs
Wright, Kenneth L.
Wright, Kenneth L. -- Archives
Wright, Kenneth L. -- Correspondence
Spencer, Veramay
Spencer, Veramay -- Correspondence