Manuscript Collection
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Identifier
Accession 881
Inclusive Dates
1943-1944
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
.50 Linear Feet, 1000 pieces
Language
English;
Historical Note
Dr. Robert Philips Lane (1914-1977) was an English professor and department chair at Winthrop College from 1962 to 1977.
Scope and Content Note
The Robert Philips Lane World War II Letters collection consists of letters written by Robert P. Lane to his parents during World War II. Dr. Robert Philips Lane (1914-1977) was a Professor of English and Department Chair at Winthrop College from 1962-1977. Most of the letters originated in India, where he was stationed for a lengthy period of time. Also included in this collection are blank letter sheet envelopes which were the U.S. official V-Mail. They were specifically used to write letters to the armed forces overseas.
Provenance
The Robert P. Lane World War II Letters were deposited with the Archives on July 18, 1995 by John Alan Presto.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Robert Philips Lane World War II Letters - Accession 881". Finding Aid 1457.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/1457
LC Subject Headings
Lane, Robert Philips, 1914-1977--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945--South Asia; V-mail--Specimens
