Wilfred Ferguson letters, 1944

University of Michigan William L. Clements Library

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Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA

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Creator:: Allen, Peggy
Abstract:: This collection is made up of letters that Wilfred Ferguson, Jr., sent to his fiancée, Peggy Allen of Fairfield, Connecticut, while serving in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Despite his frustration with censorship regulations, he discussed his experiences with the 65th Station Complement Squadron in England.
Extent:: 28 items
Language:: English
Authors:: Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, March 2012

Scope and Content:: This collection is made up of 28 letters that Wilfred Ferguson, Jr., sent to his fiancée, Peggy Allen of Fairfield, Connecticut, while serving in the United States Army Air Forces in England in 1944. Ferguson wrote regularly about his leisure activities, which included visiting a Red Cross club, playing table tennis, reading, and gambling. Though he attended movies, he believed they often resembled propaganda pieces. He also expressed his frustrations with censorship regulations, which limited his ability to discuss his military work. Ferguson occasionally shared stories about other soldiers and mentioned his correspondence from home.
Biographical / Historical:: Private First Class Wilfred Ferguson, Jr., served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In 1944, he was stationed in Cottesmore, England, with the 65th Station Complement Squadron. Ferguson's fiancée, Peggy Allen, lived in Fairfield and Middletown, Connecticut, during the war.
Acquisition Information:: 2004. M-4345.2 .
Processing information:: Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.
Arrangement:: The collection is arranged chronologically.
Rules or Conventions:: Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)