Incoming, general, circa 1918-1944
Contents
Twenty-four (24) letters to Norman "Jim" Archibald from various correspondents:
Letter from his mother [Elizabeth Langille Archibald], July 20, [circa 1918]. Letter addresses various wartime subjects including the death of the "son of a Well Known American" Archibald had hinted at in previous letter (presumably Quentin Roosevelt), other casualties, rationing, reassures him and tells him not to take risks; discusses other personal news. Three (3) folded sheets, seven (7) handwritten pages.
Letter from Lew [last name illegible], April 5, 1919. Thanks Archibald for agreeing to speak to the Seattle Transportation Club on Aviation Day. Accompanying flier promotes the Aviation Day luncheon. Two (2) typed pages.
Letter from Elizabeth Bowes, July 20, 1930. Mentions that she has heard Archibald will write a book, discusses other personal news. One (1) folded sheet, three (3) handwritten pages.
Telegram from "Helmike," January 15, 1934. Sends regrets missing Archibald's departure.
Postcard from Mrs. Merle Sproull, 1935. Sends greetings from Barcelona. Postcard image of the Hamburg-Amerika Line steamship Resolute.
Letter from Colonel E. Garnsey Brownell, President, First Reserve Aero Squadron Association Inc., February 12, 1935. Acknowledges Archibald's upcoming attendance at 16th Annual Gathering, advises on dress code. Three (3) attached documents provide additional information on the Dinner Ball. Four (4) typed pages.
Easter greeting from Dr. and Mrs. Charles Harvey Archibald, 1935. Printed greeting with photo, and poem by Mrs. Archibald (Ruth Helen Davis). One copy includes handwritten note from Mrs. Archibald, forwarding her poem. One (1) printed page, two (2) copies.
Letter from Charles "Chuck" Kerwood, September 25, 1935. Mentions a news article on air safety of potential interest, and other personal news. Two (2) handwritten pages.
Letter from [S. E.?] McKeown, June 10, 1936. Discusses personal health and other news. Two (2) typed pages.
Letter from Mrs. Carlyle Rhodes, October 7, 1936. Requests assistance in providing evidence to support her husband's claim for Veteran's Administration assistance. Two (2) handwritten pages.
Postcard from Gena Ketcham, October 27, 1936. Mentions glad to have Hazel [Draper] in Boston. Postcard color illustration of woman in bathtub with caption "Why don't you come up an' see me sometime?"
Letter from Eve Peltier Olsen, circa 1936. Discusses Mrs. [Hazel] Draper's improving health. One (1) folded sheet, three (3) handwritten pages.
Letter from Lt. George C. Fortune, February 17, 1942. Describes Fortune's initial impressions of the unidentified North African city he is stationed in, mentioning closed shops and long lines, exchange rates and prices, and other observations. One (1) handwritten page on V-Mail stationary.
Notecard from Isabel McGeary, January 2, 1944. Congratulates Archibald on being assigned to war work in Seattle, sends holiday and New Year greetings. One (1) folded sheet, two (2) handwritten pages.
Letter from Isabel [McGeary], May 7, 1944. Discusses social engagements including seeing Hazel Draper perform, mentions "Sonny" Hartney serving as fighter pilot in England, and other personal news. One (1) folded sheet, four (4) handwritten pages.
Letter from "Buck" [Harold Buckley], undated. Discusses work and colleagues at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. One (1) typed page.
Letter from Gwen [no last name], undated. Discusses travels and other personal matters. One (1) folded sheet, four (4) handwritten pages.
Letter from Louie Phelps, dated April 6, [no year]. Acknowledges Archibald's upcoming birthday, sends get-well wishes for Archibald's cold. One (1) folded sheet, three (3) handwritten pages.
Letter from Marjorie [no last name], undated. Quotes Psalm 23 and the definition of Gethsemane. Two (2) handwritten pages.
Letter from Ethel [no last name], June 12, [no year]. Mentions missing him when the Resolute docked in New York, and other personal news. One (1) folded sheet, four (4) handwritten pages.
Letter from Isabel [McGeary?], September 26, [no year]. Sends best wishes for his upcoming exit from the Air Services. One (1) folded notecard, three (3) pages.
Letter, Archibald's mother [Elizabeth Langille Archibald] to Archibald, December 7, [no year]. Discusses personal and family news. Six (6) handwritten pages.
Christmas card from Ethel [no last name], undated. Describes holiday plans and winter weather.
Letter from unknown, undated. Notes his success, discusses personal matters. One (1) folder sheet, three (3) handwritten pages.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1918-1944
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
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874
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