Description
Letters written by both Betty and Walter Boadway while Lt. Walter Boadway, AEF was stationed abroad at the 8th Aviation Instruction
Center in Italy, and later in Paris, France during the First World War One.
Background
Lieutenant Walter Boadway, American Expeditionary Force and his wife Betty Boadway were residents of Pasadena, California.
During Walter's tour abroad, Betty spends a long time in Avalon on Catalina Island, CA. Lieutenant Walter M. Boadway served
abroad during WWI in Italy, stationed for a time at the 8th Aviation Instruction Center, before relocating in 1919 to Paris,
France. Betty refers to Walter as "Buddy" and many of the letters express their love for each other and their unhappiness
that the war keeps them apart.
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet
(6 folders)
Restrictions
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Availability
This collection is open for research.