Zeddie P. Barron Letters to Wife, July 1944
- Containers:
- 07.0077 - Box 1, Folder 013
- Scope and content:
In letters contained in this folder, Barron mentions that he is no longer interested in looking for souvenirs of the war. He mentions seeing numerous German prisoners, and scoffs at them for calling themselves a "master race." He is able to write in more detail about his time in Ireland - he was in Armagh running a railhead. He also writes about a trip he took to London where he saw the major sites, but he says that London feels nothing like the "utopia" of American cities. He mentions being wary of land mines and remarks on the war destruction that France has suffered. He is unhappy that there are few options for Protestant soldiers to have service, while Catholic and Jewish soldiers have ample opportunities. He and his fellows who work during the night are forbidden from sunbathing during the day because of concerns about enemy planes. He also reacts to news of Operation Valkyrie and its failure.
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open to all researchers.
- 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:
-
116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
