Correspondence, 1941-1945, 1978, undated
Scope and Contents
Correspondence spans Ruth's service in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II, documenting her time at Lawson General Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, Fort Bliss in Texas, the 67th General Hospital stationed in England, and with the 30th Field Hospital in Luxembourg, France, and Germany. Her letters reference her interactions with patients, off-duty activities, and observations during and immediately after the war. Includes letters to her mother, father, and her two sisters, Mary May McDonald, and A. Judith McDonald.
Dates
- Creation: 1941-1945, 1978, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: McDonald, Ruth Ann, 1919-2013 (Person)
Language of Material
From the Collection:
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.0 linear feet (2 document boxes, 3 flat boxes, 1 oversize paper folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)