Omohundro papers, circa 1940s
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: circa 1940s
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
0.04 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States