Hagar Hartman Second World War correspondence

Collection — Box: WWII 1, Folder: 18, Folder: 1

Identifier: 2015-034-w-r

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence to Hagar Hartman from three soldiers during the Second World War. They include the following:

9 letters from Sgt. Robert Rockway to Hagar Hartman, written from New Guinea (1942-1944). Of note is his comment in one letter that "I am not working very hard and am spending considerable time sleeping."
1 letter from "Eddie" (no last name) to Hagar Hartman, written 3 February 1945. Of note is his hope that with 30 months of service, he will be eligible for stateside service.
1 letter from J.M. Martin to "Trudy," written 18 October 1944

Dates

1942 May 2 - 1945 February 3

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.

Extent

0.03 Linear Feet (1 plastic sleeve)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains letters from Lt. Robert Rockway and "Eddie" (no last name) to Hagar Hartman, as well as a single letter from J.M. Martin to "Trudy."

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically by author.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of The Book Shop, LLC

Subjects

Correspondence -- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Local sources
World War (1939-1945) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War (1939-1945) -- Pacific Area Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War (1939-1945) -- Pacific islands Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings