Eoff, Clyde D. (First World War correspondence), 1917 September 20 - 1942 September 21, bulk 1917 September 20 - 1919 August 1

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Summary

Title:
Clyde D. Eoff First World War correspondence
Dates:
1917 September 20 - 1942 September 21, bulk 1917 September 20 - 1919 August 1
Abstract:
This collection consists of letters written by Sgt. Clyde D. Eoff, AEF, to his mother, sisters, and father, from 1917 to 1942. Also included in this collection are photographs, postcards, and miscellaneous ephemera.
Containers:
box: WWI 9
folder: 1-11
folder: 1-11
box: Oversize 1
folder: 11
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet 1 document box
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Clyde D. Eoff First World War correspondence (2014.023.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 consists of 322 correspondence from Sgt. Clyde D. Eoff, AEF to his family during the First World War. The correspondence covers a period from 1917 - 1942, though the bulk is from 1917-1919. This collection also includes a few photographs, drawings, poems, and some miscellaneous ephemera.

Biographical / historical:

Sergeant Clyde Dawson Eoff, American Expeditionary Force (4/28/1893 - 11/12/1984) was born to Charles and Anna Eoff in Omaha, Nebraska. Sgt. Eoff registered for the draft when he was twentyfour years old in Nebraska and reported for training on 20 September 1917. He received training at Camp Funston, Kansas for service during the First World War One. Upon completion of his training, Sgt. Eoff was assigned to the Ordnance Department and was deployed to France. Sgt. Eoff served with the 314th Mobile Ordnance Repair Shop, and was eventually promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. Clyde Eoff passed away in Orange, California in 1984.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the child of Clyde D. Eoff; name unknown.
Arrangement:

The Clyde D. Eoff World War One correspondence collection is arranged by recipient, and each series is in chronological order.

  • Series 1, Correspondence to Mrs. Charles (Chas) Eoff
  • Series 2, Correspondence to Josephine Eoff
  • Series 3, Correspondence to Dolly Eoff
  • Series 4, Postcards
  • Series 5, Miscellaneous

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Maria Yanez
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-01-21 15:21:24 -0500 .

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.

Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Clyde D. Eoff First World War correspondence (2014.023.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.

Contact:
(714) 532-7716
privette@chapman.edu
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