Kernan, Thomas - Correspondence to Julie., 01/01/1940-12/31/1945

File — Box: 1, Folder: 63

Identifier: 56103

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 59-75) Contains correspondence generated and received by Julie and Thomas Kernan. Of interest is that of Thomas Kernan to Julie and the Kernan family during the war years in France and his internment for thirteen months at Lourdes and Baden Baden during the Nazi occupation of France from November 1942.

Dates

01/01/1940-12/31/1945

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.2 Linear Feet (4 Hollinger boxes (3 Record Storage; 1 drop front flat 11x14"))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains 5 ALS, 8 TLS. Correspondence covers the period of the Nazi occupation of France and TDK's experiences while interned at Lourdes and Baden Baden. Includes 2 TLS undated but probably written during the war years. Includes reference to picnicking with Julien Huxley and his wife. At the time, Huxley was director general of UNESCO. Also refers to the former's brother, Aldous.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

KERNAN, THOMAS - CORRESPONDENCE TO KERNAN, JULIE 02. 1940-45: Autographed Letter

HUXLEY, JULIEN - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

HUXLEY, ALDOUS - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

KERNAN, THOMAS - INTERNMENT: CORRESPONDENCE RE: Typed Letter Signed

FRANCE, NAZI OCCUPATION - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed