Sigrid and Maurice Newfield, 1928, 1939-1942. Digital
Scope and Contents
The Newfields were British friends of the Gram Swings who sent their son Gabriel to the United States during World War II. Letters describe life in England during the war, and the Newfields' feelings about being parted from their son.
Dates
- Creation: 1903-2013
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1920-1969
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research.
Extent
13.38 linear feet ((26 + 1/2 file boxes, 1 folio box, 1 folio+ box) plus 1 folio folder, 1 folio+ folder, 1 supersize folder, 11 photograph folders)412 Megabytes (1 file)
Creator
- From the Collection: Swing, Betty Gram, 1893-1969 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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