Harold C. Bunner Letters

Collection — Box: 1

Collection number: SC-003

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes letters that Harold wrote to and received from his family and friends while in the Army during WWII. Although there are only 6 letters that he actually wrote, he received approximately 38 letters, with 26 of them being from his wife, Ercell. In the letters with his wife, they discuss many topics such as their two children, Hettie Carroll and Sammy, the couple's finances, health issues, fear, trust, the home front, army base experiences, along with some issues with miscommunication. The couple used the terms “hubby” and “wifey” to refer to one another. Through the letters, family and friends continued to support and uplift Harold as he moves from Virginia, Pennsylvania, Mississippi and finally Texas. Collection materials are written in English.

Dates

Created: 1909, 1940-1950

Creator

Bunner, Harold C. (Family)

Extent

1.00 boxes

Language

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Due to the small size of this collection the papers are arranged as one series. Series 1: Harold Bunner Letters, 1940-1959 (Box 1; 8 folders). Most of the letters are arranged in chronological order. It is in original order.