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Cecil W. Chapman letters to Claudia and Suzanne Chapman
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Cecil W. Chapman letters to Claudia and Suzanne Chapman | |
| Creator: Chapman, Cecil W. | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1944-1945 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box | |
| Collection Number: ms2245 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Cecil W. Chapman, major in the U.S. Army, served with the 347th Infantry Regiment in Europe during World War II. His family, wife Claudia and daughters Suzanne and Cecilia, resided in Sparta, Georgia.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of letters from Cecil W. Chapman mainly to his wife, Claudia W. Chapman with some to his daughter Suzanne, from 1944-1945. Written during World War II, Chapman describes his voyage to Great Britain including descriptions of the ship and life on board, life in England, the countryside, and people he meets. His letters from Europe were written mainly from Belgium and Germany with a few from France in which, due to censorship restrictions, mainly discuss the weather and the problems it causes for troop movements, camp life, descriptions of the area, his administrative duties, other officers, and a little on battle activities. Chapman was wounded in April 1945 and his last letters, written through May, describe his wounds, recovery, and hospital life in England.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Cecil W. Chapman letters to Claudia W. Chapman, ms2245, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.