Kernan, Thomas - Correspondence to Kernan Family., 01/01/1939-12/31/1939
Series-level Scope and Content Note
(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
- 01/01/1939-12/31/1939
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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
Container Summary
Contains 2 ALS, 4 TLS, 1 telegram addressed to "Dear Ones." Letters are notable for TDK's description of the situation in France at the time.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
KERNAN, THOMAS - CORRESPONDENCE TO KERNAN FAMILY 02. 1939: Typed Letter Signed
FRANCE, NAZI OCCUPATION - REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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