Personal correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Alfred Colarusso World War II Collection, 1943-1945
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-WWII-Colarusso
Scope and Contents
Series I contains over two hundred letters written by Al Colarusso to various family members and friends during his time in the USAAF. The bulk of letters are from Colarusso to his family at 408 N. 7th Street, Allentown, PA. Series II includes newspaper clippings, flight logs, diplomas, and more. Series III includes a diary, sketches, photographs, and a scrapbook.Series IV Realia includes pins, coins, religious medals, navigational implements, and...
J. Gysbert Bouma Papers, 1960-1963
Collection — Box 01
Identifier: M.C.-MSS-N-Bouma
Scope and Contents
This collection comprises 19 letters written by J. Gysbert Bouma to David and Jean Raudenbush between 1960 and 1963; one letter written by Jean Raudenbush; and one sent to the Raudenbushes by Bouma's wife, Bertha.
The collection of poetry is comprised of approximately 100 typed sheets, most seemingly dealing with themes of love and sex, many referencing "Lilischa." A few pieces take epistolary or essay form and appear to be autobiographical.
The collection of poetry is comprised of approximately 100 typed sheets, most seemingly dealing with themes of love and sex, many referencing "Lilischa." A few pieces take epistolary or essay form and appear to be autobiographical.
Muhlenberg College World War II Collections
Collection
Identifier: MC-WWII
Muhlenberg College World War II Correspondence Collection, 1940 - 1947
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MC-WWII-01
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises correspondence to and from 262 Muhlenberg students and alumni. Carbon copies of Gordon Fister’s and John Wagner’s replies are included in the folders along with the original letters from the servicemen. Correspondence takes the form of letters, postcards, and V-mail. Folder contents vary from a few change-of-address postcards to detailed letters describing battles and experiences in the European and Pacific theatres, as well as many from men in U.S training camps and...
Muhlenberg Family Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: P.G.-929.2-M952
Scope and Contents
This group of Muhlenberg family material was collected and indexed by Jesse Wagner of Reading, PA prior to its sale at Freeman's Auction in 1976 and subsequent acquisition by Muhlenberg College. Its organization mirrors the Wagner arrangement of eight bound volumes (series) organized primarily by correspondent. Volume 1 contains a few letters from members of the earliest Muhlenbergs in North America, including Henry Melchior Muhlenberg and his sons, John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg and...