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2017.415.w.r
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Contributing Institution:
Center for American War Letters Archives
Title: Norman J. Hall Post First World War correspondence
Creator:
Hall, Norman J.
source:
McLamara, Patricia R.
Identifier/Call Number: 2017.415.w.r
Physical Description:
0.08 Linear feet
(1 folder)
Date (inclusive): 1919 March 15 - 1919 June 18
Abstract: This collection contains letters, photocopied correspondence, and ephemera from Norman J. Hall, AEF, to his parents after
the First World War.
Language of Material:
English
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Container: WWI 5
Container: 12
Container: 1
This collection is open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Patricia R. McLamara.
This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.
- Series 1, Correspondence from Norman J. Hall
- Series 2, Ephemera
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."
[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.
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.
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 (1914-1918)
Correspondence -- World War, 1914-1918
World War (1914-1918) -- France
McLamara, Patricia R.