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Description

This handwritten letter, dated July 31, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma where he is stationed, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses his impending deployment overseas and addresses her fears and questions. The letter goes on to reassure her that her finances will be covered and not to worry. He advises her to go to Long Beach after the baby is born. The envelope is postmarked Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, July 31, 1943.

Publication Date

7-31-1943

Time Period

1940-1949

Subjects

United States--Army; World War II, 1939-1945

Keywords

Through the Lines: Letters From the Homefront, 1917-1945

Geographic Location

Camp Gruber (Okla.)

Object Type

text

Format (original)

Correspondence: 4 leaves

Format (digital)

PDF

Digital ID

MFM_MSS-819_1943-07_Letter-012_0001s

Source

Mississippi State University Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division, MSS 819, Lt. Col. Rollin S. Armstrong Collection, Box 1, Folder 2

Repository

Manuscripts

Digital Publisher

Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version)

Rights

Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

Contact Information

For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.

Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, July 31, 1943

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