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[Identification of item], in the Frank V. Taylor Letters #5345, Southern Historical Collection, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Purchased from Z & M Manuscripts in July 2007 (Acc. 100712).

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• Charlotte (N.C.)--History.
• Charlotte (N.C.)--Social life and customs.
• Family--North Carolina--Social life and customs.
• Soldiers--North Carolina--Correspondence.
• Soldiers--United States--Correpondence.
• Taylor, Frank V.
• United States. Army--History--World War, 1939-1945.
• United States. Army--Military life--History--20th century.
• World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area.
• World War, 1939-1945--United States.

Frank V. Taylor of Charlotte, N.C., joined the United States Army in 1943. He trained in the engineering program, where he traveled during this time to Saint Louis, Mo.; Biloxi, Miss.; San Antonio, Tex.; San Francisco, Calif.; and Hawaiian Islands. In 1944, he was stationed in the Gilbert Islands where he continued his engineering work in the war zone. In late 1944, he was hospitalized and, later in 1945, honorably discharged because of his injuries. After his discharge, he returned to Charlotte, N.C.

This collection contains letters of Frank V. Taylor of Charlotte, N.C., written before and during his service in the United States Army during World War II. Letters are primarily to his wife, Jane Taylor. In his letters home, Taylor described the cities and places he visited. Included is a description of the culture and scenery of the Gilbert Islands. He also discussed military life and gave some information about his engineer training. He briefly mentioned war events in some letters and provided his opinion in some instances. In many letters, Taylor discussed family matters, such as finances, family planning, and health issues. He also inquired about relatives, some of whom were in the military and serving in Europe. A February 1943 letter contains a life insurance policy. There is also a 1943 letter to his wife's parents thanking them for a birthday gift, and a 1940 letter to his sister, Sarah Taylor, from her friend, Ruth Beatly, who inquired about Sarah's college life and general well being.