Wright (Kenneth L.) papers, 1953-1955

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Summary

Title:
Kenneth L. Wright papers
Dates:
1953-1955
Creators:
Wright, Kenneth L. and Spencer, Veramay
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.
Extent:
0.84 Linear Feet 2 boxes
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Kenneth L. Wright papers, Collection no. 6068, [Repository], Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from The Bookshop, April 19, 2014.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Stephanie Cipres
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2015-04-08 10:45:09 -0700 .

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Kenneth L. Wright papers, Collection no. 6068, [Repository], Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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