Letters, December 1945 - April 1946, October - November 2020
Scope and Contents
This series of letters also contains Western Union telegrams from John as he travels back home to New York. In his early letters from New York, John writes about how he has been spending his time with his family and friends. The topic of the letters quickly changes to cover the wedding planning and the logistical plans for where John and Irene will live after they get married. The last letter Irene has from John was dated February 12, 1946. After John’s last letter Irene received two letters, one from a friend congratulating her on her engagement and a second from a ENS W.C. Sproul in the U.S. Navy. Sproul jokes about being heartbroken that Irene is getting married but continues to detail his experience as he is still overseas in the South Pacific. Also included are Western Union telegrams from friends and family congratulating Irene and John on their engagement. This series ends with letters from a family friend named Gary, written in 2020. Gary writes about the COVID-19 pandemic, politics, and how he and his family are handling it all.
Dates
- December 1945 - April 1946, October - November 2020
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Extent
From the Collection: 10 boxes (six document boxes; two oversized boxes; two photograph boxes)
From the Collection: 6.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Burns, John J. (Person)
- From the Collection: Jennings, Irene (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections Repository
University Library South -5039 (Fifth Floor)
1000 E. Victoria St.
Carson CA 90747
310-243-3895
archives@csudh.edu