Dever, Joseph F. (Second World War correspondence), 1944 February - 1945 November 27

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Summary

Title:
Joseph F. Dever Second World War correspondence
Dates:
1944 February - 1945 November 27
Creators:
Dever, Joseph F. and Brooker, Donald F.
Abstract:
This collections contains the correspondence and photographs of Pvt. Joseph F. Dever, USA during the Second World War.
Containers:
box: WWII 13
folder: 5-7
folder: 1-3
Extent:
.25 Linear feet (3 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Joseph F. Dever Second World War correspondence (2016.098.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 the correspondence and photographs of Pvt. Joseph F. Dever, USA during the Second World War. Pvt Dever wrote to his father, mother and sister Kathryn initially from Fort Knox, Kentucky while he was doing basic training and later from France, Germany, and Belgium. The photographs were taken in Europe during the war.

Biographical / historical:

Private Joseph Francis Dever, United States Army grew up in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and joined the Army in February 1944 at the age of 19. He was part of the 33rd Armored Regiment, a combat unit of the 3rd Armored Division, also known as the "Spearhead Division." He trained at Fort Knox until serving overseas beginning in September, 1944. While in the service, he wrote letters home to his father, Joseph Francis Dever, Sr., his mother Mabelle, and his sister Kathryn. A record from Boston College shows he was awarded a degree on June 14, 1950 in Business Administration. He graduated magna cum laude.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Donald F. Brooker.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type and date.

  • Series 1: Correspondence from Joseph Dever
  • Series 2: Photographs

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Lauren Menges
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-01-27 14:00:58 -0500 .

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, Box number, Folder number], Joseph F. Dever Second World War correspondence (2016.098.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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