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Incoming from Hazel Draper (1 of 2), 1938-1943

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Contents

Note: For additional correspondence from Hazel Draper relating primarily to her promotion of Archibald's book Heaven High, Hell Deep,see Box Two, Folders 1-2.

Eleven (11) letters, postcards, and telegrams to "Jim" Archibald from his sister Hazel Draper:

Telegram, July 21, 1938. Acknowledges receipt of telegram and notes upcoming visit.

Letter, November 27, 1938. Discusses personal matters. One (1) folded sheet, four (4) handwritten pages.

Letter, January 18, 1939. Discusses personal health, news, and social engagements; describes an incident regarding the termination of one of their house staff. Five (5) typed pages.

Letter, December 14, 1941. Discusses need for surgery aftercare for their father and other personal matters, discussion of the war including comments on the Boeing plant being prepared for blackouts. Four (4) typed pages.

Letter, December 23, 1941. Discusses Christmas gifts and other personal matters, war news including typing lists of women in the Intelligence Service, Eben Draper working constantly. Two (2) typed pages.

Letter, July 9, 1942. Discusses personal and political news. One (1) typed page.

Postcard, postmarked October 3, 1942. Acknowledges receipt of letter and discusses personal news.

Letter, February 11, 1943. Discusses personal news, as well as war topics including campaigning for a war fund, news of an acquaintance's son dying. Eight (8) typed and handwritten pages.

Letter, March 11, 1943. Congratulates Archibald on his commendation, discusses personal matters. Four (4) handwritten pages.

Letter, April 5, 1943. Acknowledges birthday greetings and sends her own, mentions a friend's son in the submarine service who might want to meet Archibald, urges him to eat well and relax sometimes. Four (4) handwritten pages.

Letter, July 14, 1943. Congratulates Archibald on his promotion to Major. Two (2) handwritten pages.

Dates

  • Creation: 1938-1943

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1.8 Cubic Feet (3 5-inch legal size document boxes, 1 2-inch legal size document box, and 1 oversize folder)

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

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