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Gordon L. Reynolds letters to Ann Briscoe
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Gordon L. Reynolds letters to Ann Briscoe | |
| Creator: Reynolds, Gordon Luther | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1944-1945 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet 1 box | |
| Collection Number: ms2971 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Gordon Luther Reynolds was the son of Stephen and Anna Reynolds of Granville, New York. He graduated from Granville High School and entered the U.S. Army in 1943. After being discharged in 1945 he married Ann Preston Briscoe. They made their home in Monroe, Georgia where Gordon worked as a builder and carpenter until his death in 1968. He is buried in Rest Haven Cemetery on the Briscoe plot.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of love letters from Gordon Reynolds (who is serving in the U.S. Army) to Ann Briscoe, Monroe, Georgia, from 1944-1945. Reynolds writes from France and Belgium, and letters regard camp activities and personal time, and contain questions about Briscoe's interests and happenings of people in Georgia. Reynolds also writes from an army hospital in England and an army hospital in Camp Edwards, Massachusetts. Letters from Massachusetts regard Reynolds' boredom, dances at the Service Club, Ann's brother, classes, army life, plans of their marriage, and his discharge. The collection also includes some letters addressed to Ann Briscoe from Sgt. Ted A. Cerwin, Francis Casey, and Sgt. John "Jack" S. Crouch.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Gordon L. Reynolds letters to Ann Briscoe, ms2971, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2019.