Papers, 1940-1951.

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Papers, 1940-1951.

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The Papers of James Wright predominantly consist of correspondence from Wright's Navy service during World War II. Other items in the collection include newsletters and clippings, photographs, brochures for servicemen, and documents from the Hospital Corps School. Series I consists chiefly of correspondence written by Wright to his parents between 1942-1945. Letters to his sister, Ellen, are included as well. The correspondence deals largely with personal matters and descriptions of Navy life. Series II consists of miscellaneous items collected by Wright during his service. Guidebooks for servicemen on topics such as the G.I. Bill, telephone service in New York, and the transition from military to civilian service can be found here. Also included are newsletters from Operation Magic Carpet, newspaper clippings, photographs of James Wright and others, and various pieces of memorabilia.

0.75 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7776702

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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