Clifford's family photos, Jo in Germany, and Officer's Club event at Harvey Barracks - Kitzingen, circa 1920s - 1955
Scope and Contents
The Clifford and Jo Swanlund papers document the lives and careers of Cliff Swanlund and Jo Carty Swanlund. The collection contains an extensive number of letters written by Cliff and Jo from the beginning of their relationship through the early years of their marriage. It also contains many letters written by Cliff's parents to him, while he was a student at Purdue University. The correspondence gives one a unique perspective not only on the family itself, but on outside events which occurred during this time period. The letters are a wonderful memorial to the love and devotion this couple shared throughout their lives.
The photographs also give a glimpse into Purdue life at this time. Some of the photographs are in poor condition, but one can view the subjects. Besides the strong collection of letters, some photographs and albums, there are other ephemera and miscellaneous items related to the Swanlund's lives, such as an autobiography written about the Swanlund family, plus "My Story" written by Clifford A. Swanlund, Jr.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1920s - 1955
Creator
- From the Collection: Swanlund, Clifford A. (Clifford Amos), 1932- (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material is in English.
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.732 Cubic Feet (Two legal-size full-width manuscript boxes, one flatl box, and one cubic foot box)
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu