George Schmid Second World War correspondence
Content Description
This collection contains three correspondences written by Fireman First Class and Watertender Third Class George Schmid, United States Navy to his family during the Second World War. Stationed on the USS Phobos in the Pacific Theater, in his letters he wishes his family well, expresses missing them, muses about the continuation of the war, hopes for its conclusion, inquires about his family's Christmas, praises his son, describes films he's watching, and outlines issues he's having with cars.
Dates
- Creation: 1944 August 3 - 1945 July 22
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
.08 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains three correspondences written by F1/C and WT3/C George Schmid, USN to his family during the Second World War.
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of John C. Palmer.
- Title
- Finding Aid for the George Schmid Second World War correspondence
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lee Feldman
- Date
- 1/3/2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Center for American War Letters Archives, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives Repository
