Letters
- Containers:
- Box 1, Folder 2
- Scope and content:
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Letters from January 1923- May 1924 from William to his sister Frances while he attended Fredericksburg High School. Also writes of getting a job with a liner, participation in military training exercises, as well as of target practice and drill. References to the building of the new armory. Mentions a trip to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina- one letter written from Ft. Bragg tells sister he is now "Pvt. W.K. Howard"-it appears he was in the Army Reserve or the National Guard. Mentions his birthday and being promoted to sergeant. Writes of football games, his Indian artifact collection, plans to visit Gay Mont and Canning, as well as his travelling by train to Kansas. Folder contains copy of letter from Fredericksburg High School to William's father concerning tuition and course schedule issues. William also mentions his plans to attend V.P.I. Photograph to sister of hazing tradition 'Rat Parade'.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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