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H. B. Goldfarb Letters, 1945
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Goldfarb, Howard B.
- Title
- H. B. Goldfarb Letters
- Dates
- 1945 (inclusive)19451945
- Quantity
- 1 folder, (11 letters)
- Collection Number
- MG 5726
- Summary
- The letters were written by Howard B. Goldfarb at the United States Naval Training Center in Farragut, Idaho between August 15 and September 10, 1945. All were sent to his family in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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The collection is open to the public. Researchers must use the collection in accordance with the policies of the University of Idaho Special Collections and Archives.
- Languages
- This collection of handwritten letters is in English.
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Howard Goldfarb was sent to Farragut Naval Training Center as part of the Navy’s V-12 College Training Program. At the base, recruits received refresher courses in math and English, as well as were tested physically and mentally in preparation for college and a possible subsequent Navy career.
Goldfarb discusses life at the Base, the climate, and activities and locations of time spent on ‘Liberties.’ A newspaper clipping from one Liberty is included.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The first letter was written August 15, 1945, the day after Goldfarb arrived at Farragut. The last one was written on September 10, 1945, just after he had received notice he would be attending the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Some letters are signed as Howard, others Howie. All are addressed to The Goldfarb Family, 2168 Rexwood Rd., Cleveland Hts. (18), Ohio, from H.B. Goldfarb 5 1/c, 285-82-93, Brks 18A21, Section 12, Box 21, U.S.N.T.C. and D.C., Farragut, Idaho
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Consult Head of Special Collections and Archives on permission for use.
Preferred Citation
H. B. Goldfarb Letters, MG 5726. Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
The letters remain in their original envelopes and are arranged chronologically.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Goldfarb, Howard B.
Corporate Names
- Farragut Naval Training Station (Idaho)
Geographical Names
- Idaho Panhandle
- Spokane (Wash.)
Form or Genre Terms
- Letters
Finding aid prepared by Amy Thompson
2015
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
