Letters, bulk June 1942- September 1943

Containers:

98.0574 - Box 1, Folder 007

Scope and content:

This folder contains series of letters pertain to Howell and his family. Within these letters there is one addressed to Felder Lang Howell from his father, encouraging him to enlist in the Navy. There are two letters and one postcard from Howell when he was in service to his parents, where he tells them about his daily experiences, including training at Norfolk and getting sent to Pensacola afterwards. He also expresses feeling homesick and missing his wife and children. The rest of the letters were written after Howell's death to his parents from Commanding Officer at Corry Field and a family friend. Both of these express their condolences and speak fondly of Howell.

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