Letters, February-August 1943
Scope and Contents
Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Writes he has volunteered for the Army, mentions that wife, Liz and their two daughters, will live in Spotsylvania Court House while he is away. Mentions renting his Belle Hill home to a soldier, and wants to rent the large house too. Mentions Army induction at Bowling Green and then moves to Camp Lee. He is stationed at Salem Airbase in Oregon for training. Mentions training experiences and his "expert" marksmanship. Believes he will be stationed behind the lines in war. Reassigned to "Ono siding" near San Bernardino, California. Describes location and his job there. Mentions plans to visit Los Angeles and Mexico, as well as visiting Hollywood where they made "The Birth of a Nation".
Dates
- Creation: February-August 1943
Creator
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English French Dutch;Flemish
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Extent
From the Collection: 26.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository