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Corporal Tipton B. Omohundro, Jr. papers

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Identifier: MSS 16098

Scope and Contents

This collection (1943-1946; 1 cubic foot) consists of letters from Corporal Tipton B. Omohundro,Jr. to his parents in Howardsville, Virginia while serving in both the 454th and 176th Quartermaster Laundry Companies during World War II. Most topics refer to family news including his concern for his father's drinking, mention of letters about the rest of the family and girlfriends, and the daily activities of Corporal Omohundro. There is a brief mention of the D-Day invasion (1944 May-June folder, 9th letter, undated) Also included in the papers is a photograph of Omohundro in uniform.

Dates

  • Creation: 1943-1946

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet (2 document boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in chronological order

Provenance

Purchased, 15 January 2016.

Title
Corporal Tipton B. Omohundro, Jr. papers
Status
Completed
Author
Ellen Welch
Date
31 January 2017
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States