Hagar Hartman Second World War correspondence, 1942 May 2 - 1945 February 3

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Summary

Creators:
Hartman, Hagar and Rockway, Robert
Abstract:
This collection contains letters from Lt. Robert Rockway and "Eddie" (no last name) to Hagar Hartman, as well as a single letter from J.M. Martin to "Trudy."
Extent:
0.03 Linear Feet (1 plastic sleeve)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Hagar Hartman Second World War correspondence (2015.034.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 to Hagar Hartman from three soldiers during the Second World War. They include the following:

  • 9 letters from Sgt. Robert Rockway to Hagar Hartman, written from New Guinea (1942-1944). Of note is his comment in one letter that "I am not working very hard and am spending considerable time sleeping."
  • 1 letter from "Eddie" (no last name) to Hagar Hartman, written 3 February 1945. Of note is his hope that with 30 months of service, he will be eligible for stateside service.
  • 1 letter from J.M. Martin to "Trudy," written 18 October 1944

Acquisition information:
Gift of The Book Shop, LLC
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically by author.

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 / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Hagar Hartman Second World War correspondence (2015.034.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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