Correspondence: Edward Rice to Robert Gerdy., 02/25/1943-02/25/1943

File — Box: 1, Folder: 67

Identifier: GAMMS448.9.56

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains the correspondence, manuscripts, and miscellaneous documents related to the personal life and professional career of Edward Rice for the years 1941-1950.

Dates

02/25/1943-02/25/1943

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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: 13.5 Linear Feet (9 boxes )

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains TLS, 1 page/1 sheet [photocopy]. Addressed to Gerdy from "Sammy". Exposition of Rice's view on serving in the army: "If you dumb bastards want to go out and get your heads blown off-well, all right. Me, I'[m going to stay home where it's cosy, with the dames, the taxis, the fancy bars, the soft beds."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RICE, EDWARD - CORRESP. TO GERDY, ROBERT, FEB. 25, ?1943: Typed Letter Signed

GERDY, ROBERT - CORRESP. FROM RICE, EDWARD, FEB. 25, ?1943: Typed Letter Signed

RICE, EDWARD - CORRESP. RE VIEWS ON ARMY SERVICE, ?1943: Typed Letter Signed

KNIGHT, JAMES - REF TO IN RICE-GERDY CORRESP. , ?1943: Typed Letter Signed

DE BARY, TED - REF TO IN RICE-GERDY CORRESP., ?1943: Typed Letter Signed