Lyerly, Mary Rook (Second World War correspondence), 1945 January 8 - 1946 November 17

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Summary

Title:
Mary Rook Lyerly Second World War correspondence
Dates:
1945 January 8 - 1946 November 17
Creators:
Newsome, Johnnie W., Guthrie, Priscilla Lyerly, and Ursomarso, Jonathan
Abstract:
This collection contains two correspondence written to Mary Rook Lyerly during the Second World War.
Containers:
box: WWII 14
folder: 5
folder: 1
Extent:
0.025 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Johnnie Newsome Second World War correspondence (2017.216.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains two correspondence written to Mary Rook Lyerly during the Second World War. Both letters, one written by Johnny Newsome and one by Jonathan Ursomarso, are about the death of Lyerly's brother, Brutus Watkins Rook, Jr., who was killed in action on 29 November 1944 near Saint-Avold, France. Newsome's letter describes his death and burial and Newsome's search for his grave, while Ursomarso's letter only expresses condolonces for his death.

Biographical / historical:

Source: donor

Mary Rook Lyerly brother, Brutus Watkins Rook, Jr., was killed in action and buried in a cemetary near Saint-Avold, France, next to the German border.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Priscilla Lyerly Guthrie.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Lee Feldman
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-03-29 18:39:51 -0400 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Johnnie Newsome Second World War correspondence (2017.216.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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