Box 02

Scope and Contents This series contains letters that were written to Elmer F. Kern Jr from numerous people including family members and friends. In these letters, the senders told Elmer about their days, about what is happening in their lives, asking him how things are going, and other small conversation points. These letters were sent to him while he was at Purdue and to him at his numerous placements while in the military. Most of the letters remain in their original envelopes, so note the numerous different...

Scope and Contents Doris Knapp is a friend from Maywood, Illinois. This box includes numerous letters and postcards sent from Doris to Elmer. In her letters and postcards, a close friendship is evident as she updates him on her life and continues conversations. This box has the most envelopes in the series of letters written to Elmer, consisting of seventy envelopes, seven postcards, and three undated holiday cards.