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| Size | 5.5 feet of linear shelf space (approximately 500 items) |
| Abstract | Allen Leroy Campbell (1921-2011), of Statesville, N.C., served in the United States Navy during World War II. Campbell attended boot camp at Camp Peary, Va., and was in Gulfport, Miss., and Camp Shoemaker, Calif., before boarding the U.S.S. Oakland, where he was stationed until his separation from the Navy at Camp Shelton, Va., on 22 January 1946. He and his wife, Hazel, had two children, Allen, Jr., and Virginia. The collection consists of over 400 pieces of World War II correspondence, the majority of which are letters sent from Allen Leroy Campbell to his wife, Hazel, while he served in the United States Navy. Campbell discusses his experiences in boot camp and on the U.S.S. Oakland, as well as his travels. He is also very interested in how his family is faring, inquiring about his children, Allen, Jr. (referred to as Bud) and Virginia (referred to as Sis or Miss Pris), and expressing his love and concern for them and for his wife. There is a smaller amount of letters sent from Hazel to Allen, as well as letters received by Allen and Hazel from various relatives. Also included are a book prepared by Virginia Campbell Wiggins, daughter of Allen and Hazel, collecting and annotating the letters, along with other information related to the Campbell family and Allen's service in the United States Navy; a small number of photographs of Allen, Allen, Jr., and Virginia Campbell and the U.S.S. Oakland; and related material. |
| Creator | Campbell, Allen Leroy |
| Curatorial Unit | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection. |
| Language | English |
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Allen Leroy Campbell (1921-2011), of Statesville, N.C., served in the United States Navy during World War II. Campbell attended boot camp at Camp Peary, Va., and was in Gulfport, Miss., and Camp Shoemaker, Calif., before boarding the U.S.S. Oakland, where he was stationed until his separation from the Navy at Camp Shelton, Va., on 22 January 1946. He and his wife, Hazel, had two children, Allen, Jr., and Virginia.
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The collection consists of over 400 pieces of World War II correspondence, the majority of which are letters sent from Allen Leroy Campbell to his wife, Hazel, while he served in the United States Navy. Campbell discusses his experiences in boot camp and on the U.S.S. Oakland, as well as his travels. He is also very interested in how his family is faring, inquiring about his children, Allen, Jr. (referred to as Bud) and Virginia (referred to as Sis or Miss Pris), and expressing his love and concern for them and for his wife. There is a smaller amount of letters sent from Hazel to Allen, as well as letters received by Allen and Hazel from various relatives. Also included are a book prepared by Virginia Campbell Wiggins, daughter of Allen and Hazel, collecting and annotating the letters, along with other information related to the Campbell family and Allen's service in the United States Navy; a small number of photographs of Allen, Allen, Jr., and Virginia Campbell and the U.S.S. Oakland; and related material.
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Allen Leroy Campbell Papers, 1944-2012 (bulk 1944-1946)
Arrangement: Letters are arranged chronologically; other materials are arranged alphabetically.
The collection consists of over 400 pieces of World War II correspondence, the majority of which are letters sent from Allen Leroy Campbell to his wife, Hazel, while he served in the United States Navy. Campbell discusses his experiences in boot camp and on the U.S.S. Oakland, as well as his travels. He is also very interested in how his family is faring, inquiring about his children, Allen, Jr. (referred to as Bud) and Virginia (referred to as Sis or Miss Pris), and expressing his love and concern for them and for his wife. There is a smaller amount of letters sent from Hazel to Allen, as well as letters received by Allen and Hazel from various relatives. Also included are a book prepared by Virginia Campbell Wiggins, daughter of Allen and Hazel, collecting and annotating the letters, along with other information related to the Campbell family and Allen's service in the United States Navy; a small number of photographs of Allen, Allen, Jr., and Virginia Campbell and the U.S.S. Oakland; and related material.
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