George Hall Second World War correspondence, 1943 February 4 - 1945 August 1

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Summary

Creators:
Hall, George and Crawford, Pam
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence written by Sgt. George Hall, USA, to Lorraine "Lorry" Natzke during the Second World War. Also included are one photograph of Hall dated January 1944, signed "With love George" and correspondence from the Veteran's Administration dated 1978.
Extent:
0.08 Linear Feet (2 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], George Hall Second World War correspondence (2014.057.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 42 letters from Sgt. George Hall, USA to Lorraine "Lorry" Natzke during the Second World War. The correspondence was written between May 1943 and August 1945 and describe daily army life and his duties in the Finance Department. The letters are largely lighthearted, focusing on the kindess Lorry showed to George by writing him and sending care packages. Of particular note are Hall's descriptions of the several places in which he was stationed, including North Africa, Italy, and Germany.

Also included in the collection are printouts of Second World War statistics, and Veterans Affairs documents detailing an effort by Albert Silvernail (presumably the son or father of Lorraine Natzke Silvernail) to locate George Hall in 1978, in order to return some personal property of his.

Biographical / historical:

Sergeant George Hall, United States Army served in the Finance Department with the 319th Finance and had been stationed in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany during the Second World War.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Pam Crawford and Lorraine Silvernail
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically

Physical description:
Some letters are fragile, thin and stapled or glued onto larger pieces of paper.
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. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.

Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], George Hall Second World War correspondence (2014.057.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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