Name/Title
WWII Letters to Harriet BabcockEntry/Object ID
2017.168.007Scope and Content
Letters sent to Harriet Brown during World War II. Some letters appear to be from her brother while he is at basic training. Another letter from a friend in Paris describes the horrors of war on the city.
A letter to Harriet from Harry describing his academics and the beginning of flight school March, 1944 - Army Air Force - Dickinson College - Carlisle, PA. Return address says Nat Babcock.
A letter to Harriet from Brier on his day to day activities. The first part of the letter is in morse code - May 9, 1944 - Sioux Falls, SD. Return address says Nat Babcock.
A letter to Harriet from Brier during his nineth week of training. Includes lots of quips and a little drawing of Harriet planting turnips. July 13, 1944 - Sioux Falls, SD - Return address says Nat Babcock.
A letter to Harriet from Brier thanking her for the package of food. He recounts a few details of radio school and hopes to be home for Christmas. September 27, 1944 - Sioux Falls, SD - Return address says Nat Babcock
A letter to Harriet from Me (possibly Brier) detailing his day at gunnery school by the hour in Yuma, AZ. The letter is on Yuma Army Air Field stationary and includes a drawing by the author of his parachute class. November 22, 1944 - Return envelope says Nat Babcock.
Letter to "Bird Brain" from Me (most likely Brier) talking about going to church on Easter. April 5, 1945 - Greenville, SC - Return address says Nat Babcock
A Letter to Babcock from Art describing his time in Paris. He mentions the conditions in Paris and that they have PW's doing most of the bulk work at their camp. July, 1945 - Paris, FranceCollection
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