Robbie, Carl A. (Second World War newspaper collection), 1944 February 26 - August 30

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Summary

Title:
Carl A. Robbie Second World War newspaper collection
Dates:
1944 February 26 - August 30
Creators:
Robbie, Sandra
Abstract:
This collection contains 147 newspapers collected by Carl Alexander Robbie during the Second World War.
Containers:
custom-box: WWII Newspapers 1
Extent:
3 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Carl A. Robbie Second World War newspaper collection (2021.193.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 144 newspapers collected by Carl Alexander Robbie during the Second World War. Included are 7 various newspapers and 137 Stars and Stripes periodicals.

The various newspapers include:
  • Los Angeles Times, December 8, 1941
  • Los Angeles Times, June 6, 1944
  • Glendale News-Press, May 1, 1945
  • Glendale News-Press, May 7, 1945
  • Scottish Daily Express, June 20, 1944
  • The Evening News (London), June 7, 1944
  • The Evening News (London), June 8, 1944
  • The Evening Standard, June 7, 1944

The Stars and Stripes range from February 26, 1944 to August 30, 1944 and include a newspaper for almost every day for each month during that span.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Carl Alexander Robbie, donated by Sandra Robbie.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by newspaper and chronology.

Physical description:
The paper in this collection is damaged and falling apart. The Stars and Stripes are interleaved by month.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Andrew Harman
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-05-12 17:51:52 -0400 .

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"], Carl A. Robbie Second World War newspaper collection (2021.193.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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