Calbert C. Morlan Letters,
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0371
Scope and Content
The Calbert C. Morlan Letters span the years 1943-1946. The bulk of the letters are dated 1944-1945, and are addressed to Morlan's mother Rosie Morlan. Additional letters are addressed to Morlan's siblings, Opal and Earl, and his father Ernie.
The letters were sent to Albuquerque from England, France, Germany, and Fort Bliss, Texas, where Morlan was stationed. There is limited mention of daily army life in Morlan's letters. In one letter he lists places in France he passed through after sailing from England. He also records hospital stays and some observations of France.
The overall tone of the letters changes drastically midway through 1944. After this time many of the letters contain embittered and at some times violent language towards himself and his family members.
The 1946 letters from Fort Bliss contain none of the harsh language, and Morlan comments that he is planning on reenlisting in the army for another two years.
The letters were sent to Albuquerque from England, France, Germany, and Fort Bliss, Texas, where Morlan was stationed. There is limited mention of daily army life in Morlan's letters. In one letter he lists places in France he passed through after sailing from England. He also records hospital stays and some observations of France.
The overall tone of the letters changes drastically midway through 1944. After this time many of the letters contain embittered and at some times violent language towards himself and his family members.
The 1946 letters from Fort Bliss contain none of the harsh language, and Morlan comments that he is planning on reenlisting in the army for another two years.
Dates
- 1943-1946
Language of Materials
English.
Access and Use Restrictions
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Copy Restrictions
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The copyrights associated with these materials have not been transferred to New Mexico State University.
The copyrights associated with these materials have not been transferred to New Mexico State University.
Biographical Sketch
Calbert C. Morlan was born September 2, 1923, to Ernie and Rosie Morlan. The family apparently lived in Raton, New Mexico, but were living in Albuquerque, New Mexico by 1943.
During the second world war Morlan served in the 43rd Depot Supply Squad in the European theater.
Morton died in June 1986 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
During the second world war Morlan served in the 43rd Depot Supply Squad in the European theater.
Morton died in June 1986 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Extent
1.5 inches, 189 items
Abstract
World War II serviceman's letters to his family in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sent from England, France, Germany, and Fort Bliss, Texas.
Acquisition
- RG99-163 Charles Apfelbaum
General
Contact Information
- Archives and Special Collections
- New Mexico State University Library
- P.O. Box 30006
- Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8006
- Phone: (575) 646-3839
- Fax: (575) 646-7477
- Email: archives@nmsu.edu
- URL: https://lib.nmsu.edu/archives/
General
- Title
- Register of the Calbert C. Morlan Letters, 1943-1946
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Processed by Marah deMeule and Christine Moreland-Bruhnke
- Date
- © 2001
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
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Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository