Parsons, Robert (Second World War correspondence), 1945 February 7 - 1945 July 30

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Summary

Title:

Robert Parsons Second World War correspondence

Dates:

1945 February 7 - 1945 July 30

Creators:

Parsons, Robert, Private First Class and Willett, Gale A.

Abstract:

This collection contains three correspondence and a photograph from PFC Robert "Bob" Parsons to his girlfriend Olive M. Violante during the Second World War.

Containers:

box: WWII 146
folder: 12
folder: 1

Extent:

.08 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Robert Parsons Second World War correspondence (2017.385.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains three correspondence from Private First Class Robert Parsons, United States Army to his girlfriend Olive M. Violante during the Second World War. The two were from Detroit, Michigan and each correspondence was a postcard.

A postcard featuring the Île de la Cité and another with an embroidered pastoral scene and the words, "to my dear sweetheart" were mailed from Paris. The third postcard of Grotte du Mont Blanc was mailed from the French Alps. Parsons wrote that he was "having a wonderful time" in both places, but wished that he was back with Violante "and the others." The photograph is a portrait of Parsons in uniform.

Acquisition information:

Gift of Gale A. Willett

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Rules or conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Names:: Willett, Gale A.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:: Wendy Gonaver
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-04-09 17:06:57 -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.