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Correspondence, 1924-1945

 Series
Identifier: M225.1

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Series Description:

World War II correspondence of Edward Farrington Abbott, Jr. to family members, 1942-1945. Primary correspondents are his parents, Helen Abbott (sister), and Margaret Campbell (sister), but other family members are represented as well. The scope extends from his time in training as a weather observer through his year of service in North Africa. The letters principally concern Abbott's day-to-day and recreational activities. Also includes two letters to his parents from 1924.

Dates

  • Creation: 1915-1978, undated

Creator

Extent

0.4 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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