World War, 1939-1945 -- Chaplains

Scope and Contents The Robert A. Parsons, SJ Papers contain material related to his work as a military chaplain, including office files and routine correspondence as well as baptismal and marriage forms for soldiers and their intended brides at Camp Blanding, Florida. Most of Parson's paperwork pertains to obtaining dispensations for interfaith marriages, getting proof of previous baptism, and baptizing those who wished to be married.There is also correspondence with the Military Ordinariate in New...

Scope and Contents Four-page handwritten letter on USO letterhead from Charles R. Winthrop to his wife Mary Winthrop. At the time Winthrop was serving with the 372nd Infantry, a segregated African American regiment then serving in World War II. With original envelope with "Idle Gossip Sinks Ships" stamped to front. Winthrop served as a Chaplain and mentions staying busy with marrying six couples and several conferences in the preceding month. Of special note is his mentioning that he will try to see Paul...