Correspondence, July-December 1919
Scope and Content
The collection contains correspondence, photographs, and ephemera. The majority of the letters are from Joseph Ware, but the collection includes a few other letters from extended family and friends.
Joseph Ware wrote many letters while he was in military service to his wife, Susie, back home in Blacksburg, Virginia. These letters were written while Ware was stationed in Panama, New York, France, and Germany, and detail the challenges of military life.... The European letters were written during WWI and include descriptions of Ware's time in the trenches and his responsibilities as Chief Signal Officer. A significant portion of the letters denote family events and relationships.
In addition to letters, the collection also contains approximately 200 photographs of the Ware family and friends. Other materials include miscellaneous photographs, cards, receipts, and memorabilia.
Dates
- July-December 1919
Creator
- From the Collection: Ware, Joseph F., 1880-1969 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ware, Susana Howe Robinson, b. abt. 1897 (Person)
Language of Materials
The material in the collection is in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.8 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu