Guide to the R. E. McMurray Letters MSS.1862
mcmurray, R E
- Publication:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
Mary Harmon Bryant Hall
September 2009
500 Hackberry Lane
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0266
205.348.0500
archives@ua.edu
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R. E. McMurray Letters
- Unit ID:
MSS.1862
- Repository:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
- Quantity:
0.5 linear foot (16 letters)
- Dates:
1943-1946
- Abstract:
Collection contains letters from Lieutenant Colonel R.E. McMurray to his wife in Hobart, Indiana, during World War Two. The letters were sent from New York, Alabama, Italy, and Japan and discuss military life, the McMurray family, health, and religion.
- creator
McMurray, R.E.
- Usage Restrictions:
Conditions Governing Use note
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Scope and Contents note
Collection contains letters from R. E. McMurray to his wife and other family members in Hobart, Indiana, during World War Two. The letters were sent from New York; Camp Rucker, Alabama; Italy; and Japan. They discuss work, the McMurray family, health, and religion. The letters are written to "Mother" from "Daddy."
Biographical/Historical note
R. E. McMurray was an Army officer from Hobart, Indiana, and served in the 84th and 100th Chemical Mortar Battalions. During the course of the war he was promoted from captain to lieutenant colonel. He and his wife had at least one child, Bobby.
- Preferred Citation:
Preferred Citation
R. E. McMurray Letters, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama.
- Acquisition Information:
Provenance
gift of Wade Hall, 2005
- Processing Information:
Processed by
Brittany Ray, 2007
R.E. McMurray Letters Box 6644 Folder 3