Conditions Governing Use

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Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Preferred Citation

Jenkins family letters, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Barranger & Co., Inc.

Content Description

Collection contains letters and postcards mailed between members of the Jenkins family. The post cards are from locations across the United States. The letters were sent between Mr. and Mrs. Robert David Jenkins while he was in the military after the Korean War. The letters are a mix of love letters and family updates.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged by file.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Baltimore (Md.)
• Barranger & Company, Inc.
• Germany -- Description and travel
• Hawaii--Description and travel
• Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives
• Letter writing
• Letters (correspondence)
• Navy-yards and naval stations -- United States
• Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence
• Texas
• Texas--Social life and customs
• United States. Navy