Scrapbook of Lloyd Frank Carter, Jr : Scrapbook; Correspondence; Military Papers; Postcard; Ephemera; Map 1944-1945.

Format:

Book

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Summary:

Description: Black covers with gold image of sailing ship and the word "Scrapbook." Probably created by the family of Carter during his time in training and overseas. First page includes image of Carter then recruitment and induction notices followed by many pages of correspondence via postcards and letters from Carter to his parents in Portland, Oregon; correspondence begins in March 1943 and ends in October 1944; Western Union handwritten telegram announcing Carter missing in action since 22 October 1944 in Germany; Prisoner of War Post from Carter to his parents from Stalag IIB begins December 1944 and continues through January; Western Union telegram informing family that son returned to military control 14 April 1945; customs declaration ticket from U.S. prisoner of war Carter; letter from Carter to parents shortly after liberation on 15 April 1945 in which he explains their escape and wait for American soldiers inside German barn. Remainder of scrapbook is blank pages.

Notes:

Description based on online resource (viewed on June 12, 2019).