Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Allen M. and Lawrence C. Bassford papers, 1926-1961
02974
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Creator -
- Kaylor, Hattie
- Title
- Allen M. and Lawrence C. Bassford papers
- ID
- 02974
- Date [inclusive]
- 1926-1961
- Extent
- 1.0 Linear feet (2 boxes)
- Location note
- Level B, B6n
- Language
- English
- Language of Materials
- In English.
Biographical/Historical note
The brothers' last name appears to have been originally Kaylor, but by 1942 both boys were called Bassford.
Scope and Contents note
Collection consists mainly of letters written from brothers Allen and Lawrence Bassford during World War II to their mother, Mrs. Hattie Kaylor of Hopkins, Michigan.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection. Dec. 3, 2009
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
02974
Allen M. and Lawrence C. Bassford papers, 1926-1961 (OCLC record)
[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/472409660]Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Correspondence
Personal Name(s)
- Bassford, Allen M. -- Form subdivision--Archives;
- Bassford, Lawrence C. -- Form subdivision--Archives;
Subject(s)
- World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives
General Note
See finding aid for complete listing.
Collection Inventory
Series I: Miscellaneous Letters |
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BOX 1 |
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1:1 to Mr. Ward Kaylor, 1935-1941 |
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1:2 to Mr. & Mrs. Ward Kaylor, 1935-1941 |
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1:3 from Allen Bassford, 1945 |
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1:4 to Allen & Lawrence Kaylor/Bassford, 1926-1961 |
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1:5 Miscellaneous Letters & Materials |
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Series II: Letters to Mrs. Hattie Kaylor |
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Box 1 (continue) |
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1:6 from Mr. Jack Sleep, 1944-1950 |
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1:7 Miscellaneous Letters, 1942-1947 |
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1:8 V-Mail Letters, 1943-1945 |
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Sub-series A: From Allen Kaylor/Bassford |
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1:9 1941-1943 |
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1:10 1944 |
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BOX 2 |
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2:1 Letters from Allen Bassford, 1945; n.d.; Greeting & Postcards, 1941-1944 |
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Sub-series B: From Lawrence Kaylor/Bassford |
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2:2 -- from Lawrence Kaylor, 1934-1941 |
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2:3 -- from Lawrence Bassford, 1942 |
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2:4 -- 1943, January-April |
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2:5 -- May-October |
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2:6 -- 1944 |
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2:7 -- 1945; 1947; n.d. |
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