Scope and Contents
Collection contains digital scans of 163 handwritten letters written by J.H. Massey during his time in the English Army (Cheshire Regiment) during World War II. Most of the letters were written and sent from Palestine, and discuss naval life, the Cheshire Regiment, England, World War II, the Middle East, and the English Army. The letters in this collection were written by Massey to his wife, Barbara, in England.
Dates
- Creation: 1940-1942
Creator
- Massey, J.H. (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish materials, contact: Special Collections & Archives Middlebury College Phone: (802) 443-2387 Email: specialcollections@middlebury.edu
Biographical / Historical
J.H. "Harry" Massey served in the English Army (Cheshire Regiment) during World War II, and was stationed in Palestine from 1939-1941. The letters in this collection are written by Massey to his wife, Barbara, who lived in England.
Extent
163 Objects (163 scanned letters)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection was loaned to Middlebury College's Special Collections by Max Massey (son of J.H. Massey) for digitization in 2008.
Existence and Location of Copies
In Digital Halcyon: C55 Massey letters
Existence and Location of Copies
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Middlebury College Special Collections & Archives Repository
Middlebury College
Davis Family Library
110 Storrs Avenue
Middlebury Vermont 05753 United States
specialcollections@middlebury.edu
