William Harold Lee Second World War correspondence
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2017-580-w-r
Content Description
This collection contains correspondence from Sergeant William Harold Lee, U.S. Army Air Force, or "Buddy" to his parents during the Second World War. As part of the 380th Bombardment Group, Lee served in New Guinea, Australia, the Philippines, and Okinawa, however his letters do not discuss any of his work, which seems to be confined to a field office. He also stayed in touch with the war news in other theaters. He discusses the situation on the Western front, the battles against the Japanese, and contemporary politics.
This collection also contains letters from Lee's family, including several from his father, two from his mother, and one from his sister.
Besides correspondence, the collection contains several newspaper clippings, one photograph, and some ephemera.
This collection also contains letters from Lee's family, including several from his father, two from his mother, and one from his sister.
Besides correspondence, the collection contains several newspaper clippings, one photograph, and some ephemera.
Dates
- 1944 April 14-1945 December 11
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
0.75 Linear feet (2 document-boxes)
Overview
This collection contains correspondence between Sgt. William Harold Lee, USAAF, and his family during the Second World War. Lee was stationed in the Pacific and served in New Guinea, Australia, the Philippines, and Okinawa.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.
Series:
Series 1: correspondence from William Harold Lee--Series 2: correspondence from the Lee family--Series 3: photographs--Series 4: clippings, newspapers--Series 5: ephemera
Series:
Series 1: correspondence from William Harold Lee--Series 2: correspondence from the Lee family--Series 3: photographs--Series 4: clippings, newspapers--Series 5: ephemera
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of the family of William Harold Lee
Legal Status
Donor irrevocably transfers, conveys, and assigns to Chapman University all Intellectual Property Rights for the Donated Materials. For more information, consult original donation form.
- Correspondence -- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States -- Army -- Air Forces Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Philippines. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Finding Aid for the William Harold Lee Second World War correspondence
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Lorraine Shaller
- Date
- 10-16-17
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Center for American War Letters Archives Repository
