Michael Richey - H.M.S. King Alfred and H.M.S. Glen Avon., 01/18/1941-04/29/1941

File — Box: 2, Folder: 17

Identifier: 91094

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence written by Michael and Paul Richey to their parents, George and Adelaide Richey. Correspondence written by George Richey to his wife, Adelaide. Also includes photographs, manuscripts, and other correspondence.

Dates

01/18/1941-04/29/1941

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.04 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes (2 Document Cases, 1 Slim Document Case))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/07

Container Summary

5 ALS from Michael Richey to his parents written while aboard the ships H.M.S. King Alfred and H.M.S. Glen Avon, Richey's initial appointments following the sinking of the H.M.S. Goodwill. Reference made to the blitz at Portsmouth, Harman Grisewood, David Jones, and Paul's wife, Teresa.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RICHEY, MICHAEL - CORRESP. TO RICHEY, GEORGE AND ADELAIDE (1941): Autographed Letter

RICHEY, GEORGE AND ADELAIDE - CORRESP. FROM RICHEY, MICHAEL (1941): Autographed Letter

GRISEWOOD, HARMAN - REF. IN CORRESP. BY RICHEY, MICHAEL (1941): Autographed Letter

JONES, DAVID - REF. IN CORRESP. BY RICHEY, MICHAEL (1941): Autographed Letter