Carl Holbrook Papers
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence from Carl Holbrook (twenty-nine letters, four postcards, and seven empty envelopes). Two of the letters are copies while the rest are originals. The letters were written to Holbrook's parents, Alline Hollbrook and C. E. Holbrook, in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Dates
- 1942 - 1966
- Majority of material found within 1942 - 1945
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Carl E. Holbrook was a soldier in the Navy during World War II. He served on board the U.S.S. Prairie of the 4th Amphibious Force, and was stationed at numerous military bases located within the United States.
Extent
.25 Cubic Feet (One half sized document box)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged in chronological order.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
This collection is in good overall condition with some insect and water damage along with discoloration.
Processing Information
Accession 22-031 was processed by Tori Buchanan, May 23, 2022.
- Title
- Guide to the Carl Holbrook Papers
- Subtitle
- Record Group 1339
- Status
- Under Revision
- Author
- Tori Buchanan
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Auburn University Special Collections and Archives Repository
Auburn University
Ralph Brown Draughon Library
231 Mell Street
Auburn Alabama 36849
334-844-1732
archives@auburn.edu
