Eugene R. Cadieux Second World War correspondence, 1943 - 1945

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Summary

Creators:
Cadieux, Eugene Rogers and Cadieux, Leontine Keane
Abstract:
This collection contains letters, photographs and newspaper clippings from CPL Eugene Rogers Cadieux, USA.
Extent:
.8 Linear feet (15 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Eugene R. Cadieux Second World War correspondence (2016.021.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 URL's, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains the correspondence of CPL Eugene "Gene" Rogers Cadieux, USA to his mother, Nadia Cadieux and to his grandmother, Josephine Rogers in Detroit, Michigan and to Kathleen (Mrs. Roy) Flora in Elgin, IL. Eugene Cadieux was a private in the United States Army Corps of Engineers and served in the European theater, primarily in France. Cpl. Cadieux trained at Camp Bowie in Texas, Camp Joseph T. Robinson in Arkansas and the Desert Training Center in California. Of interest is a lock of hair sent to his mother Nadia on July 4, 1944.

Biographical / historical:

Corporal Eugene Rene Cadieux, United States Army Corps of Engineers, was born on February 14, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan. He lived with his mother Nadia and grandmother, Josephine Rogers. The Cadieux name came from early settlers in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and the family name has deep roots in the area. His mother was a descendant of settlers from the Mayflower, with the last name Rogers. CPL Cadieux joined the United States Army on March 11, 1943 and served with the Army Corps of Engineers until January 15, 1946. He was a history enthusiast and ran a "rainbow" farm, so named for its thin shape, in Grosse Pointe until his death on March 23, 1988.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Leontine Keane Cadieux (Mrs. Eugene R. Cadieux), part of the Legacy Collection.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type and date:

  • Series 1: Correspondence from Eugene Cadieux to Nadia Cadieux
  • Series 2: Correspondence from Eugene Cadieux to Josephine Rogers
  • Series 3: Correspondence from Eugene Cadieux to Kathleen (Mrs. Roy) Flora
  • Series 4: Biographical Information
  • Series 5: Photographs

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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, Box number, Folder number], Eugene R. Cadieux Second World War correspondence (2016.021.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 URL's, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Contact:
(714) 532-7716
privette@chapman.edu
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