Ray M. and Romola L. Hanchett letters
Content Description
Contains handwritten and typed personal letters between Ray Mc Hanchett and his wife, Romola Lunt Hanchett, during their separation due to Ray's enlistment in the United States Navy for World War II, from June 18, 1943, until his release August 7, 1945. Letters discuss the lives and daily occurrences of Romola "Mollie" and baby son Mc Jr. in Arizona, and Ray "Mc" in his journey with the Navy through California, the South Pacific, and the Aleutian Islands. Also includes photographs, postcards, and other mementos such as ticket stubs. The envelopes accompanying most letters are also included. Contents dated June 25, 1943 to July 27, 1945.
Dates
- 1943-1945
Creator
- Hanchett, Ray M., 1918-1999 (correspondent, Person)
- Hanchett, Romola L. (Romola Lunt), 1920-2001 (correspondent, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Ray M. and Romola L. Hanchett letters must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.
Biographical History
Ray M. Hanchett (1918-1999) was a World War II veteran in Mesa, Arizona.
Ray Mc Hanchett was born on August 21, 1918, in Pima, Arizona, to Ray M. Hanchett and Leola McFate. Ray married Romola Lunt on September 18, 1941. Ray served in the Navy during World War II from June 18, 1999, to August 7, 1945. Ray died on June 18, 1999, in Mesa, Arizona.
Biographical History
Romola L. Hanchett (1920-2001) was a housewife in Mesa, Arizona.
Romola Lunt was born on October 7, 1920, in Duncan, Arizona, to Heaton Lunt and Chloe Haws. She married Ray M. Hanchett on September 18, 1941, in Mesa, Arizona. Romola died on November 1, 2001, in Centerville, Utah.
Extent
1 carton (1 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Donated by Karen Hanchett Casper, daughter of Ray Mc Hanchett and Romola Lunt Hanchett, September 8, 2014. Donor received letters from her parents.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated; Karen Hanchett Casper; September 8, 2014.
Appraisal
20th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts collection development policy 5. VII, August 2007.
Processing Information
Processed; McKinley Griffin; October 27, 2015.
- Title
- Register of Ray M. and Romola L. Hanchett letters
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- McKinley Griffin
- Date
- 2015 October 27
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States