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Letters to Alma Walker Wade, 1969-1972, 1999 and undated

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Subseries 1.2

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains letters that Walker wrote to his sister, Alma, while in Germany, Army basic training, and Vietnam. Some postcards are included. Walker's letters to his sister are more detailed accounts of the war. Letter #30 discloses the event leading to being awarded the Bronze Star. The letters to his sister from Vietnam are photocopies. One letter is addressed to Walker's mother by Lt. John T. Roswick inviting her to attend Walker's graduation from basic training. A folder containing a letter from Alma to Walker's daughter, Emily, describing the letters is at the beginning of the subseries. The original order, mainly chronological, is maintained.

Dates

  • Creation: 1969-1972, 1999 and undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 linear feet (2 document cases, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the CSU Libraries Archives & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Fort Collins Colorado 80523-1019 USA
970-491-1844