Joseph P. Bayerl Second World War correspondence, 1943 August 10 - 1944 July 10

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Summary

Creators:
Kust, Patricia A. and Bayerl, Joseph P. , Staff Sergeant
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence and clippings for SSgt. Joseph P. Bayerl during the Second World War.
Extent:
.025 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Joseph P. Bayerl Second World War correspondence (2017.279.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 letter from Staff Sergeant Joseph P. Bayerl to his family. The letter discusses letter writing and the homefront, including farming, as well as some of the food and beverage received while he was stationed in the South Pacific. He was killed in action in New Guinea in June 10, 1944. The collection also contains newspaper clippings from his obituary and from his funeral. It is unclear to which branch of service SSgt. Bayerl belonged.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Patricia A. Kust.
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"], Joseph P. Bayerl Second World War correspondence (2017.279.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.

Contact:
(714) 532-7716
privette@chapman.edu
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