William A. LeNoir Second World War correspondence, 1943 April 12 - 1946 February 6

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Summary

Creators:
LeNoir, William A. , 1916-04-13 - 1974-12-20, Ketterlinus, Ada, 1918-1982, and LeNoir, Nina
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence written by SSgt. William A. LeNoir, USAAC to his girlfriend, Ada Ketterlinus, during the Second World War. LeNoir worked behind the lines in the USAAC and spent time in England and France.
Extent:
.67 Linear feet (1 carton)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], William LeNoir Second World War correspondence (2017.054.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence written by SSgt. William A. LeNoir, USAAC to his girlfriend, Ada Ketterlinus, during the Second World War. LeNoir worked behind the lines in the USAAC and spent time in England and France.

The collection also contains a few letters from Ketterlinus to LeNoir, a couple of issues of Stars and Stripes, an issue of the Army weekly Yank, and a few pictures of LeNoir.

LeNoir's letters to Ketterlinus frequently contain jokes, poems, and references to movies, songs, and radio performers of the day. He also offers some descriptions of England during the war.

LeNoir also included newspaper clippings, foreign currency, and other items in his letters.

Biographical / historical:

Staff Sergeant William LeNoir, United States Army Air Corps (4/13/1916 - 12/20/1974) was born in Philadelphia. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps on January 7, 1942. According to the donor, LeNoir "did his basic training in Albuquerque, posted to Oklahoma, and then to Cheyenne, Wyoming." LeNoir served overseas from October 27, 1943 until November 28, 1945 and was stationed in England and France. The donor writes that LeNoir "worked behind the lines in accounting and supplies."

LeNoir was released from military service on December 3, 1945. In June of 1946, LeNoir married his girlfriend Ada Ketterlinus, whom he had written to frequently during the war. The donor writes that the couple met at General Insurance, "where they both worked."

LeNoir died on December 20, 1974. Ada Ketterlinus died in 1982.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the LeNoir family
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date. Include Series list: Series 1. Correspondence from William LeNoir to Ada Ketterlinus -- Series 2. Correspondence from Ada Ketterlinus to William LeNoir -- Series 3. Other correspondence to Ada Ketterlinus -- Series 4. Photographs -- Series 5. Publications and Clippings -- Series 6. Ephemera

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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], William LeNoir Second World War correspondence (2017.054.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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