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Contributing Institution:
Special Collections & Archives
Title: World War II V-Mail Collection
Creator:
Hennessey, George
Identifier/Call Number: SC.VML
Physical Description:
0.03 linear feet
Date (inclusive): 1943-1944
Abstract: The collection consists of 12 V-mail
letters written to and collected by George "Geo" Hennessey between 1943 and 1944. The
letters are written to both Geo and his wife, Peg, who were living in Brooklyn, New York at
the time. The correspondents include Peg's brothers Lyle Claussen, Harry Claussen and an
undecipherable name that could be "Kermit" Claussen, as well as Imrie Anderson. The letters
discuss daily life in the war as well as commentary on news from the homefront.
Language of Material:
English
This collection is open for research use.
Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of
this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge.
Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials
protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires
the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be
commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any
use rests exclusively with the user.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was purchased with funds generously donated by Gus and Erika Manders,
2015.
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manual, or see the
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guide.
Carri Frola, 2022
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