War-time correspondence. 3-ring binder, 1944
File — Box: 6
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Includes items related to Douglas' service in the Army Air Corps, as well as his sister Caroline's service during World War II. Correspondence is primarily between Douglas and Sarah Jones.
Dates
- 1944
Extent
From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet (11 Boxes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Physical Description
Housed in non-archival sheets used by document creator. Original order has been maintained. Letters have original date it was written and a second date, likely signifying when it was received.
1 bright green binder
General
Several letters have sticky notes placed on them, presumably by Douglas Hillman.
Sticky Notes
- 1944-04-16. "Fatigue"
- 1944-04-20. "Sick to death of this war!"
- 1944-05-25. "5/25/44 34 Missions"
- 1944-05-29. "Reveille @2am. Up to fly-"
- 1944-05-06. "Our last fateful combat flight..."
- 1944-05-31. "05/21/44. Plane shot up - all bailed out -"
- 1944-05-31. "05/31/44. Bailout"
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org