John Babcock papers, 1938-1946.
Collection Number: 2015

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
John Babcock papers, 1938-1946.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
2015
Abstract:
Letters from Babcock to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Babcock of Ithaca, New York, and other members of his family.
Creator:
Babcock, John, 1922-
Quanitities:
.4 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

Letters from Babcock to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Babcock of Ithaca, New York, and other members of his family, concerning his school days at Phillips Exeter Academy and his experiences with the U.S. Army in the European theatre during World War II. Also included are letters (1944-1946) to the Babcock family from John Thomas Conner (Cornell University Class of 1944) describing his basic training and Army technical school studies and his tour of active duty in Assam, India. Also the publication "Kernels, Screenings and some Chaff: Growing Up with Northeastern Farming in the 1930's", John Babcock's growing up at Sunny Gables.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

John Babcock. Papers, #2015. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Conner, John Thomas.
Babcock, H. E. (Howard Edward), 1889-1950.
Babcock family.
United States. Army
Phillips Exeter Academy
Places:
India -- History, Military.
Assam (India) -- Description and travel.
Subjects:
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives.

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