Cummings Correspondence Collection, 1938-1958
Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- This collection contains letters between Tom Cummings, his wife Eleanor, and others during World War II.
- Extent:
- .5 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Cummings Correspondence Collection includes Cummings family letters written primarily between 1942 and 1945.
- Biographical / historical:
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Tom Cummings, son of William Cummings, was born in Waverly, New York. His siblings include a brother, Dick, and two sisters, Marian and Evelyn. In 1941, he moved to Elmira and married Eleanor Robinson. During World War II, Tom served in the Army, primarily in the Pacific, while Dick was with the Air Corps in Italy and Marian served in the WAVES. Eleanor worked at Bendix-Eclipse while her husband was away.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Curtis and Marilyn Josey in 2009.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- World War, 1939-1945
- Names:
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United States. Army
Bendix Corporation
Cummings, Thomas
Cummings, Eleanor Robinson - Places:
- Elmira (N.Y.)
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org