Letters of Ernest S. Ould, 1918

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
3 items
Creator:
Ould, Ernest S. (1895-1963)
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Three letters from Ernest S. Ould to his mother Nannie (Nancy) Ould of Glen Lyn, Virginia.

Transcription of letters available in folder.

Biographical / historical:

Ernest S. Ould (1895-1963) was the son of Walter Ould and Nancy Oney. He was born in Giles County, Virginia. He enlisted as a private in May 1918 and was sent to the University of Virginia as part of a training detachment before leaving for the front with Company F, 323rd Infantry, 81st Division at the end of July 1918. He was discharged from service June 1919.

Acquisition information:
Gift of William Mellen, date unknown
Physical location:
Archive Room File Cabinet
Physical description:
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