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Embleton (Richard) Correspondence Collection
SC.RDE  
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  • Contributing Institution: Special Collections & Archives
    Title: Richard Embleton Correspondence Collection
    Creator: Embleton, Richard
    Identifier/Call Number: SC.RDE
    Physical Description: .208 linear feet
    Date (inclusive): ca. 1951-1952
    Abstract: Richard "Dickie" Embleton Lived in Hicksville, NY. His father, also Richard Embleton, served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. His mother's name was Mary. At some point Dickie lived with his Aunt Laura, Uncle John, and cousin Patty. The Richard Embleton Correspondence Collection consists of personal correspondence primarily from Dickie's mother and father to him when he was a young boy. There are also some letters written to his Aunt, and to Dickie from other relatives. The letters from Dickie's father include many comical cartoons drawn by his father. A small amount of get-well-soon greeting cards are also included in the collection.
    Language of Material: English.

    Biographical / Historical

    Richard "Dickie" Embleton Lived in Hicksville, NY. His father, also Richard Embleton, served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. His mother's name was Mary. At some point Dickie lived with his Aunt Laura, Uncle John, and cousin Patty.

    Scope and Contents

    The Richard Embleton Correspondence Collection consists of personal correspondence primarily from Richard's mother, Mary, and father, Richard, to him when he was a young boy. Richard goes by "Dickie" which is how all of the letters are addressed. There are also some letters written to his Aunt Laura, whom he stayed with for a short time, and to Dickie from other relatives. The letters from Dickie's father include many comical cartoons drawn by his father. A small amount of get-well-soon greeting cards are also included in the collection.

    Conditions Governing Access

    This collection is open for research use.

    Conditions Governing Use

    Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

    Immediate Source of Acquisition

    Purchased, 2024.

    Preferred Citation

    For information about citing items in this collection consult the appropriate style manual, or see the Citing Archival Materials  guide.

    Processing Information

    Carri Frola, 2024.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    Documents
    Ephemera