Vaughan Family Papers 1943-1946

Access and use

Location of collection:
Thomas Balch Library
Thomas Balch Library
208 West Market Street
Leesburg, Virginia 20176
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Alexandra S. Gressitt
Phone: (703) 737-7195
Fax: (703) 737-7195

Summary

Creator:
James M. Vaughan
Abstract:
This collection consists of letters exchanged between James Millard Vaughan and his mother, Fannie Vaughan, friends, and relatives during his service in the Army in World War II. It also includes correspondence between his mother and her friends and relatives during that time. The collection includes World War II memorabilia such as postcards, greeting cards, a ration book, and "Personna Blade Mail." The correspondence covers life, as it existed during the war. Of interest is the relating of daily activities and rationing of products.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of letters exchanged between James Millard Vaughan and his mother, Fannie Vaughan, friends, and relatives during his service in the Army in World War II. It also includes correspondence between his mother and her friends and relatives during that time. The collection includes World War II memorabilia such as postcards, greeting cards, a ration book, and "Personna Blade Mail." The correspondence covers life, as it existed during the war. Of interest is the relating of daily activities and rationing of products.

Biographical / historical:

James Millard Vaughan, also known as Perch, Tunney, and Jimmy, was the son of Francis Edna and Clifton Mahlon Vaughan. His mother, Francis Miller, was born in 1891 and married (1) Robert "Bobby" Reybold, (2) Clifton Vaughan, and (3) John H. Monroe. His father was born in 1875 and died 11 April 1945 while James M. was in the service.

Frances and Clifton had four children,

  • Virginia born 1916, married Chester Gordon
  • Thurburt born 1917, married Clara Horn
  • Louise born 1919, married Harry Cannon
  • James Millard, born 28 April 1921 in Purcellville, VA, married Annabelle Lamb. James M. and Annabelle had one son, James Woodford "Woody" Vaughan, born 14 November 1951.

James M. was inducted into the U. S. Army at Camp Lee, VA 29 December 1942, and served as a power plant operator in the 840th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion. He was separated at Fort Bragg, NC 30 January 1946.

Acquisition information:
James M. Vaughan, Purcellville, VA
Physical description:
1 cu. ft.