Box 1
Scope and Contents
Letters of Lanetta Merriweather, an African American who joined the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps in World War II. From Texas, she was a graduate of Sam Houston College and served as a teacher in civilian life. Her husband, Lee Merriweather also served in the Army during World War II. Most of the letters are between her and her spouse. There are also letters from family members, one in particular detailing a house fire that claimed the lives of all of her cousin's children.
Sources consulted: NARA, ancestrylibrary.org
Dates
- Creation: 1937-1945
Creator
- From the Collection: Merriweather, Lanetta (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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: 0.25 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository