Letters from William H. Sager to Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, June - September, 1940
Scope and Contents
This folder contains letters from William H. Sager to his future wife, Elizabeth Mopsik Sager, documenting his daily life and military training. The letters cover topics like tactical exercises, musketry practice, physical and eye examinations, camp life, travel to places including Fredericksburg, Hampton, Front Royal, and training camps, and routine duties and activities. Sager also writes about family news, including the birth of children, updates from home, household tasks, and social interactions, as well as personal moments like extending well-wishes to friends, celebrating Elizabeth’s birthday, and reading.
Dates
- Creation: June - September, 1940
Creator
- From the Collection: Sager, William H., 1919-2019 (Person)
- From the Collection: Sager, Elizabeth Mopsik, 1922-2025 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Full Extent
From the Collection: 3 boxes (3 Bankers Boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Center for Pacific War Studies / National Museum of the Pacific War Repository
328 E. Austin St.
Fredericksburg Texas 78624 United States of America
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