World War II Letter Collection
Scope and Contents
In Harry's letter to Dr. and Mrs. Nelson, Harry expresses concern about the soldiers' lack of commitment to the cause. In Lilo's letter, Lilo mentions various men who are off at war, women who have taken over men's jobs, and becoming a American citizen (she may be German).
Dates
- Creation: 1941 - 1945
Conditions Governing Access
The physical materials in this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of the Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.
Full Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 letter folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The World War II Letter Collection, c. 1941-1945, consists of letters written from the battlefield and American home front during World War II.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
These items were acquired by former Special Collections Director Marice Wolfe.
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid for the World War II Letter Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Mary McSparran
- Date
- 2026 April
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States
specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu
About this Site
This site contains collection guides, or finding aids, to the archival collections held by Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives, the History of Medicine Collection, and the Scarritt Bennett Center. Finding aids describe the context, arrangement, and structure of archival materials, allowing users to identify and request materials relevant to their research.
Requesting Materials
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