Letters from Bill Fountaine to Hazel (1 of 2), June 1, 1944-February 25, 1945
- Containers:
- Box 10.0050 - Box 3, Folder 034
- Scope and content:
This folder contains letters from Bill Fontaine sent to Hazel. Included in many of his letters are copies and discussions of Snafupppers, a satire paper aimed at GIs which he edits based out of his location in Columbus, OH. In his September 30, 1944, letter, he discusses issues GIs have returning home after being under such strict supervision as well as his misgivings with the modern institution of the church. In his letter on November 1, 1944, he included newspaper clippings, including a political cartoon about the presidential election, letters from men in India, and a copy of Party Records. His January 29, 1945 letter included correspondence forwarded to Hazel that was between Bill and Mrs. Bowman.
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.
Please contact lib-specialcollections@fsu.edu with requests for access or for more information.
- Parent terms of access:
- All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
