Struve Hensel: "Please be careful, little ghost...", 8/28/1942-5/24/1948

File — Box: 1, Folder: 4

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The collection primarily consists of personal correspondence. Letters from male admirers provide some insight into life in the British Armed Forces during World War II. Business exchanges relate to the commissioning and sale of women's travel clothing. Included are photographs of Tracey with acquaintances.

Dates

8/28/1942-5/24/1948

Conditions Governing Access note

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 (4 Hollinger boxes (1 Document Case; 3 Slim Document Cases))

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

4 ALS refer to Tracey's health, Hensel's legal work in New York and Washington, D.C., and Hensel's trips to London. Hensel expresses fondness for Tracey and advises her to marry. Reference to food shortages in England, World War II. Items include: ALS from Hensel in Washington, D.C. to Tracey in Rhode Island 8/28/1942. Telegram from Hensel in Washington, D.C. to Tracey in Pennsylvania 12/25/1943. ALS from Hensel in New York to Tracey in London 5/30/1947. ALS from Hensel in Washington, D.C. to Tracey in London 5/24/1948. Business card inscribed "H. Struve Hensel, Assistant Secretary of the Navy." Undated.