Guide to the Walker H. Welker Letter MSS.2033
Welker, Walker H.
- Author:
Finding aid prepared by April Burnette
- Publication:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
Mary Harmon Bryant Hall
2008
500 Hackberry Lane
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35487-0266
205.348.0500
archives@ua.edu
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English
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Walker H. Welker Letter
- Unit ID:
MSS.2033
- Repository:
W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama
- Quantity:
0.1 Linear feet (1 letter, 1 envelope)
- Dates:
1918 August 28
- Abstract:
This collection contains a letter from Walker H. Welker, stationed at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York, during World War One, to his aunt, Wilma Welker, Adirondack Mountains, New York, August 28, 1918. He notes that he is a musician and states, "The major called me over the other day about organizing a band."
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains a letter from Walker H. Welker, stationed at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York, during World War One, to his aunt, Wilma Welker, Adirondack Mountains, New York, August 28, 1918.
This letter is written on Knights of Columbus War Activities stationery.
He notes that he is a musician and states, “The major called me over the other day about organizing a band.”
- Processing Information:
Processed by
April Burnett, 2008
- Preferred Citation:
Preferred Citation
The Walker H. Welker Letter, W.S. Hoole Special Collections Library, The University of Alabama.
- Acquisition Information:
Provenance
Gift of Wade Hall, 2007
Biographical/Historical note
Camp Upton, in Yaphank, New York, served as a United States Army training camp during World War One and World War Two.
Walker H. Welker letter Box SC0005 Folder 2033.01