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...

Scope and Contents

Materials in this collection contatin letters, personal educational artifacts, military service regalia and correspondence, recorders (musical instruments), performace programs, yearbooks, books, textbooks, and other ephemeral items from the life of Lon Carnes, Jr.