Albert J. Leblanc Second World War correspondence and photograph, 1943 January 25

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Summary

Creators:
Leblanc, Albert J. , Sergeant, 1914-1954 and Leblanc, Daniel J.
Abstract:
This collection contains one correspondence written by Sgt. Albert J. Leblanc, USA to his parents during the Second World War. Also included is a photograph of Sgt. Leblanc.
Extent:
.01 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Albert J. Leblanc Second World War correspondence and photograph (2017.270.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 one correspondence written by Sgt. Albert J. Leblanc, USA to his parents during the Second World War. Also included is a reproduced photograph portrait of Sgt. Leblanc in uniform. The correspondence is dated January 25, 1943 and written to his mother and father from Sicily. In it he tells them to respond to his brother Alfred's question about the Italian language, that he only knows a few words because it is similar to his native French. He also mentions the weather, and then discusses a corporal in his section named Edward [Larasseau] who received a letter from his mother in French so he translated, as he does for many men who receive French letters from women in North Africa.

Biographical / historical:

Sergeant Albert J. Leblanc, United States Army (4/16/1914 - 6/26/1954) was born in Fisherville, New Brunswick, Canada to Charles and Emma. He served with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 108th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Daniel J. Leblanc.
Arrangement:

The items in this collection are arranged together.

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.

Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Albert J. Leblanc Second World War correspondence and photograph (2017.270.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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(714) 532-7716
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