Correspondence - Letters from Brother, Richardson L. Henley, 1918-1921
Scope and Contents
Rich Henley is a student at William and Mary when he begins writing his brother. He later works as an engineer, possibly with DuPont Engineering who were associated with the War Department. In late 1918 and early 1919, he describes living in a barrack, 5 am mornings, and study hall. He is injured and recuperates at Ft. Lee, Virginia and hopes to be discharged when he leaves the hospital. By 1921 he is working and living in Georgia and Florida. He comments that Georgia and Florida girls cannot dance as well as Virginia girls and their parties are not as much fun. Later In 1921, Rich is going to engineering classes. Turner and Rich's Uncle, Spencer Henley, lives in Savannah, Georgia and is mentioned in several letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1918-1921
Creator
- From the Collection: Henley, John Turner, 1900-1974 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository