From Mother, 1945
File — Box: 01, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 394, Series 1, File 1
Scope and Contents
In this file, there are eleven V-Mail letters addressed to Elmer from his mother, Myrt, dating from March 23 to April 23 of 1945. Nine of them are in their original envelopes, with all of them with the stamp "deceased" on the back of the V-mail letters. They arrived in Germany at their base after Elmer's death, so they were never opened by her son. They were opened by Thomas B. Black, who signed the "deceased" stamps. Thomas Black is also mentioned in the photographs that were sent by Lieutenant Schalliol, who is the personnel officer of their tent.
Dates
- 1945
Access Information
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 0.727 Cubic Feet (2 letter-size full-width manuscript boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Arrangement
Materials in this folder are arranged chronologically.
Creator
- From the Collection: Kern, Elmer F., Jr. (Elmer Ferdinand), 1923-1945 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
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504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu