Newitt, John G. (Second World War correspondence)

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Newitt, John G. (Second World War correspondence)

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box WWII 8, folder 1-5, folder 1-5, box WWII 9, folder 1-6, folder 6-11, box WWII 10, folder 1-4, folder 12-15

Series 1, Correspondence to Elizabeth Newitt 1942 February - 1945 April

Physical Description: 1.4 Linear Feet(15 folders)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains 495 correspondence from Lt. John G. Newitt, USA to his wife Elizabeth during the Second World War.

box WWII 10, folder 5, folder 16

Series 2, Correspondence from Elizabeth Newitt 1926 - 1945 April 1943 February - 1945 April

Physical Description: 0.025 Linear Feet(1 folder)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains 29 correspondence to Lt. John G. Newitt, USA from his wife Elizabeth during the Second World War. Included is one letter re-sent to him in 1945 that was written in 1926, before their marriage.

box WWII 11, folder 1, folder 17

Series 3, Correspondence with Mildred Newitt 1943 January - 1945 March

Physical Description: 0.025 Linear Feet(1 folder)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains 30 correspondence from Lt. John G. Newitt, USA to his daughter Mildred, as well as two from Mildred during the Second World War.

box WWII 11, folder 2, folder 18

Series 4, Correspondence from Aunt Carrie 1943 February - 1945 March

Physical Description: 0.025 Linear Feet(1 folder)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains nine correspondence to Lt. John G. Newitt, USA from his Aunt Carrie during the Second World War.

box WWII 11, folder 3, folder 19

Series 5, Correspondence from Aunt Lillie 1943 October - 1944 September

Physical Description: 0.025 Linear Feet(1 folder)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains three correspondence to Lt. John G. Newitt, USA from his Aunt Lillie during the Second World War.

box WWII 11, folder 4, folder 20

Series 6, Correspondence with other authors 1943 August - 1945 January

Physical Description: 0.025 Linear Feet(1 folder)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains six correspondence to and from Lt. John G. Newitt, USA with several authors during the Second World War.

box WWII 11, folder 5, folder 21

Series 7, Wedding invitation 1927 June 20

Physical Description: 0.025 Linear Feet(1 folder)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains one invitation to the wedding of John G. Newitt and Sarah Elizabeth (his wife Elizabeth Newitt), June 20, 1927.

box WWII 11, folder 6, folder 22

Series 8, Photocopies

Physical Description: 0.025 Linear Feet(1 folder)

Language of Material: English.

Scope and Contents

This series contains photocopied papers that include some correspondence, one in memoriam, one newspaper clipping, one photograph, and service papers. Inventory:

1 photo, Lt. John Newitt, USA shaking hands with United States Army General "Wild Bill" Donovan at Embassy Dinner
1 in memoriam, typed, John Garwood Newitt, died April 14, 1973
1 clipping, "John Newitt Resuming Law Practice," Charlotte News, June 1945
1 packet correspondence, typed, two letters to Lt Newitt from Warren and Pauline
1 letter, photocopy, from LT Newitt to family, his first letter home, Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1942
1 certificate, photocopy, to John G. Newitt, service commendation, from President Richard Nixon
1 Certificate of Death, photocopy, John Garwood Newitt, Sr.
1 military service record and report of separation, photocopy, John G. Newitt, Sr.
1 certificate of service, photocopy, on back of service record, First Lieutenant John G. Newitt, Sr.

Collection Contents

Series 1, Correspondence to Elizabeth Newitt

Series 2, Correspondence from Elizabeth Newitt

Series 3, Correspondence with Mildred Newitt

Series 4, Correspondence from Aunt Carrie

Series 5, Correspondence from Aunt Lillie

Series 6, Correspondence with other authors

Series 7, Wedding invitation

Series 8, Photocopies