Correspondence [includes clippings], January 1, 1944 – February 10, 1944
Scope and Contents
Gathered here is a wealth of letters Ralph H. Schneck wrote to his family and friends chronicling his time training to enter military service during World War II, his time as a leading bomber pilot flying missions over Germany and reflections on his post-war days. Found among the letters are newspaper clippings, cartoons, post cards, theatre programs and newspaper issues of War Week, Stars and Stripes and ce soir. Post war material includes his parent’s war ration cards, mileage rationing records and a selective service card. The photo albums contain a pictorial history of Ralph H. Schneck from his childhood until his 18 months overseas during World War II. The albums are in excellent shape, and Schneck provided informative captions.
Photo albums are only available in digitized versions, upon request.
Dates
- Creation: January 1, 1944 – February 10, 1944
Creator
- From the Collection: Schneck, Ralph H. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 1 Cubic Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
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West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu