Finding Aid for the Hagar Hartman Second World War correspondence 2015.034.w.r

Taylor Dipoto
Center for American War Letters Archives
8/12/2015
Leatherby Libraries
Chapman University
Orange, CA 92866
speccoll@chapman.edu


Contributing Institution: Center for American War Letters Archives
Title: Hagar Hartman Second World War correspondence
Creator: Hartman, Hagar
Creator: Rockway, Robert
Identifier/Call Number: 2015.034.w.r
Identifier/Call Number: 279
Physical Description: 0.03 Linear Feet (1 plastic sleeve)
Date (inclusive): 1942 May 2 - 1945 February 3
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."
Language of Material: English .
Container: WWII 1
Container: 18
Container: 1

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of The Book Shop, LLC

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically by author.

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.

Scope and Contents

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

Conditions Governing Use

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War (1939-1945)
Correspondence -- World War, 1939-1945
World War (1939-1945) -- Pacific islands
World War (1939-1945) -- Pacific Area