Letters from Ruth Durrance to Hazel, June 3, 1942-November 6, 1945
- Containers:
- Box 10.0050 - Box 3, Folder 030
- Scope and content:
This folder contains letters sent to Hazel Bowman by her friend and neighbor from Brewster, FL, Ruth Durrance. Her letters primarily cover affairs at home in Brewster and of their family and friends. She also includes information on the town she lived in at the time (Pierce, FL), including information on her work as a teacher. She also mentions news about men from their town being drafted, enlisted, or already at war. This includes news on her brother, Kenneth. In the late spring of 1944 into early summer, she mentions a strike occurring at the phosphate plant in town. She also included newspaper clippings on Senator Claude Pepper. Her May 9, 1945, described V-E Day. The folder also contains a photocopy of a letter sent to Ruth by Hazel.
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
This collection is open to all researchers.
Boxes 1-7, 9-11 can be accessed at the Claude Pepper Library. Box 8 is in an offsite storage location. The Red Cross Suitcase can be accessed in the SCA Research Center in Strozier Library.
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- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
