Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection

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Date

1-22-1944

Description

Letter from Sonny Boy to his mother describing the weather in England, his work shifts, playing "hillbilly" music at the pub. He talks about how the mail will be delayed for a bit and requests letters from home, as well as how he is getting used to English money.

Mentioned Locations

England

Keywords

World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives; Well-being; Weather; Folk Music -- Southern States

Format

Digital reproduction of a 5-page handwritten letter

Contributor

Rachael Damms

Identifier

mcj-dp018-19440122-smith-sonnyboy_001

Source

Box C612, folder 16

Notes

Note on envelope reading "winter in England"

Rights

All unpublished materials are protected by copyright held by Mississippi University for Women. Permission to publish or reproduce must be requested in writing to the University Archivist. Published materials may also be protected by copyright, and the user must locate and request permission from copyright holder to publish or reproduce.

Letter from Sonny Boy to Pauline Smith; January 22, 1944

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