Series 6: Artifacts, undated, approximately 1939-1945
Series
Scope and Contents note
An assortment of artifacts kept by Casey; including some memorabilia from his military career and his experiences in Europe during World War II. Two sets of riding spurs are unexplained; it is possible that they indicate Casey's childhood life in the American West, and his wife Hazel MacDonald's experiences living in the Western United States. Also includes Casey's manual typewriter, which he referred to as his "place of business."
Dates
- undated, approximately 1939-1945
Conditions Governing Access
The Robert J. Casey papers are open for research in the Special Collections Reading Room; 1 box at a time (Priority III).
Arrangement note
Organized by size and NL artifact number.
Creator
- From the Collection: Casey, Robert J. (Robert Joseph) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org