Curran, Robert Theodore to His Parents., 07/01/1949-07/01/1949
Series-level Scope and Content Note
Germany. Correspondence dated 1949 from Robert Theodore Curran to his parents regarding his time at the Rethel School in Dusseldorf, Germany. Arranged chronologically. Also includes 13 photographs from Germnay.
Dates
- 07/01/1949-07/01/1949
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
1 Autograph Letter Signed (with envelope) postmarked 7/1/1949 from Robert Theodore Curran to his parents, providing details of a boat trip from New York City to England. References to a promise to write often, Jerry Conover, fellow boat passengers--some returning to Europe for the first time since the start of World War II, taking a German class onboard, and watching a movie about America on board. Sent from Plymouth, England.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
CURRAN, ROBERT THEODORE - CORRESP. TO HIS PARENTS (1949): Autographed Letter
BOAT TRIP - NEW YORK CITY TO ENGLAND - REF. BY CURRAN, ROBERT T., 1949: Autographed Letter
CONOVER, JERRY - REF. BY CURRAN, ROBERT THEODORE (1949): Autographed Letter
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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Washington DC 20057
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