Letters, 1945-1949
Scope and Contents
Letters from William Key Howard to sister Frances Robb. Mentions Robert Robb's upcoming retirement from William and Mary at the end of the 1945-1946 school year. William began working at Quantico in 1945, received his terminal leave pay in December 1947. Alludes to nephew (Robert Robb Jr.) joining the Army. Mentions attending the dedication of a Stuart tablet at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in King George County, Virginia. Writes of visits to Gay Mont and of planting rye at Belle Hill.
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1949
Creator
- From the Collection: Williamsburg Historic Records Association (Williamsburg, Va.) (Organization)
Language of Materials
English French Dutch;Flemish
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Extent
From the Collection: 26.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository