Series II: Charles Beckwith Papers, 1917 - 1918
Scope and Contents
Series contains approximately 50 letters spanning Charles Beckwith's years at the Fort Monroe training camp, as well as at the front in France. Beckwith frequently writes to Lydia Beckwith Moore, and Alice Beckwith, his sisters.First box of series consists of photocopies of letters, and second box consists of original letters. Second box also contains a file of background information on Beckwith.
In his correspondence Beckwith recalls hospital work, sleep, and daily life of being in the expeditionary forces, as well as interactions with French soldiers.
Dates
- Creation: 1917 - 1918
Creator
- From the Collection: Beckwith, Charles (Person)
- From the Collection: Burkin, John F. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection is in English and Belgian French.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.66 Cubic Feet (7 flat manuscript boxes: two oversize, two 8 x 10, and two standard size. )
Arrangement
Correspondence arranged chronologically.
Repository Details
Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository
Trinity College Library
300 Summit St.
Hartford Connecticut 06106