Incoming from Hazel Draper (2 of 2), circa late 1930s-early 1940s
Contents
Sixteen (16) letters and postcards to "Jim" Archibald from his sister Hazel Draper:
Letter, circa 1935. Discusses various personal news and social engagements. Four (4) typed pages.
Letter, April 16, [circa 1935]. Various personal news, including mention of several acquaintances' praise of Archibald's book. Five (5) typed and handwritten pages.
Letter, circa 1935. Discusses various personal news. Four (4) folded sheets, twelve (12) handwritten pages.
Letter, December 7, [circa 1936]. Discusses personal news, the expected abdication of the king. One (1) folded sheet, three (3) handwritten pages.
Letter, January 31, [circa late 1930s]. Discusses various personal news and social engagements. Four (4) typed pages.
Letter, October 29, [circa 1942]. Mentions [Eddie] Rickenbacker, death toll in the Solomon Islands, Eleanor [Roosevelt] being stopped from going to Russia, and personal news. Five (5) handwritten pages.
Postcard, circa 1942. Mentions other hotels full. Image of Hotel Statler, Boston.
Letter, April 5, [circa early 1940s]. Discusses family news, preparation for an orchestra performance, news of a colleague's missing pilot son. Two (2) typed pages.
Letter fragment, circa early 1940s. Discusses personal news, recent English wins and German losses in the war, and local elections. One (1) sheet, typed page three (3) of incomplete letter.
Letter, December 6, [no year]. Discusses personal matters and social engagements. Three (3) handwritten pages.
Letter, April 12, [no year]. Discusses travel to Seattle and other personal matters. One (1) handwritten page.
Letter, undated. Discusses her own and family health, political news from Eben [Draper], news of a local crime, and other personal matters. Seven (7) typed and handwritten pages.
Letter, undated. Acknowledges birthday gift, sends birthday greetings, and discusses other personal news. Three (3) handwritten pages.
Letter, January 17, [no year]. Discusses various personal matters and social engagements. One (1) typed page.
Letter, undated. Acknowledges Christmas gifts, and discusses other personal news. Two (2) folded sheets, eight (8) handwritten pages.
Letter, undated. Forwards a New York Tribune article (not included). One (1) folded sheet, one (1) handwritten page.
Dates
- Creation: circa late 1930s-early 1940s
Creator
- From the Collection: Archibald, Norman S., 1894-1975 (Person)
Language of Materials
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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Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874
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