Hall, Norman J. Post (First World War correspondence), 1919 March 15 - 1919 June 18

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Summary

Title:
Norman J. Hall Post First World War correspondence
Dates:
1919 March 15 - 1919 June 18
Creators:
Hall, Norman J. and McLamara, Patricia R.
Abstract:
This collection contains letters, photocopied correspondence, and ephemera from Norman J. Hall, AEF, to his parents after the First World War.
Containers:
box: WWI 5
folder: 12
folder: 1
Extent:
0.08 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Norman J. Hall Post First World War correspondence (2017.415.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains original correspondence, photocopied correspondence, and ephemera from Norman J. Hall, AEF to his parents after the First World War. Hall served in Toul, France working in the Inspector General's Department, Second Army. His job consisted of reporting inspections, investigations, and claims. In his letters he discusses his job and makes unique observations on France, the French people, and other items and events he witnesses. This collection also contains four items of ephemera, two menus and two programs, of the ships that Hall travelled back to America from France on.

Biographical / historical:

As given by donor, Norman J. Hall, American Expeditionary Force (8/25/1893 - 4/15/1982) was, "born in Front Royal, Va., on 8/25/1893; attended school in what is now the Bethel Community Center (Front Royal area – Warren County) through eighth grade. In 1911 moved to Alexandria, Wa., and drove streetcars until drafted in the U.S. Army 5/18/1918; served in France January to June 1919; discharged honorably 6/20/1919. Received Victory Medal. Graduated from National Law School, Washington D.C., and worked for the Veterans Administration in that city over 35 years as a claims attorney, while residing in Arlington, Va. Died 4/15/1982; ashes interred Arlington Cemetery."

Acquisition information:
Gift of Patricia R. McLamara.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.

  • Series 1, Correspondence from Norman J. Hall
  • Series 2, Ephemera

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Wynter Salazar
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-04-09 17:08:18 -0400 .

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, Box number, Folder number], Norman J. Hall Post First World War correspondence (2017.415.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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