Robert L. Curtin Scrapbook 1941-1949

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440

Summary

Extent:
0.30
Creator:
Curtin, Robert L. arrangement
Abstract:
Scrapbook of Robert L. Curtin, covering the years 1941-1949, including his years served in the U.S. Navy, 1943-1945. Included are letters of both a private and military nature, photographs, newspaper clippings, military orders, wedding announcements, telegrams, invitations, and currency. Places mentioned in the scrapbook are Connecticut; Massachusetts; Camp Peary, Williamsburg, Virginia; California; and the Philippines.
Language:
The papers are in: English

Background

Scope and content:

Scrapbook of Robert L. Curtin, covering the years 1941-1949, including his years served in the U.S. Navy, 1943-1945. Included are letters of both a private and military nature, photographs, newspaper clippings, military orders, wedding announcements, telegrams, invitations, and currency. Places mentioned in the scrapbook are Connecticut; Massachusetts; Camp Peary, Williamsburg, Virginia; California; and the Philippines.

Biographical / historical:

Robert L. Curtin of Connecticut and Massachusetts was married to Alice Eleanor Metz in 1941. He was an insurance adjuster who served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert L. Curtin">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert L. Curtin</a>.

Acquisition information:
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 01/08/2009.