Jack B. Kotok Second World War correspondence, 1944 December 13 - 1945 September 26

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Summary

Creators:
Kotok, Jack B. and Fisher, Ronald M.
Abstract:
This collection contains three correspondence from Sgt. Jack B. Kotok during the Second World War.
Extent:
0.025 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Jack B. Kotok Second World War correspondence (2014.047.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 three correspondence from Sergeant Jack B. Kotok, United States Army to his aunt Gertrude Fisher and his cousin Ronald Fisher during the Second World War. In one letter, Kotok wrote about "Zeke" who, according to the donor, is Kotok's brother Lester, who was killed in the invasion of Normandy. He also talked about his wife in this letter. In another letter, he referred to his high school, Sam [the donor's father], and how Kotok's mother was feeling after the death of Lester. Enclosed with this letter was a seperate note to the donor and his brother. And the third letter is just Kotok asking about life back home.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Ronald M. Fisher.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical description:
One of the letters is already ripped halfway through the page
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"], Jack B. Kotok Second World War correspondence (2014.047.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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