A Guide to the Vaughan Family Papers, 1943-1946 #M 007

Thomas Balch Library

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Processed by: Shirley Polander

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.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection open for research

Use Restrictions

No physical characteristics affect use of this collection.

Preferred Citation

Vaughan Family Papers 1943-1946 (M 007), Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA.

Acquisition Information

James M. Vaughan, Purcellville, VA

Alternative Form Available

None

Accruals

2004.0074

Processing Information

Processed by Shirley Polander, 12 August 2004

Biographical Information

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.

Scope and Content

Other Finding Aid

Bibliography

Contents List

Box 1

Folder 1: Correspondence, F.E. Vaughan to J.M. Vaughan, Ft. Eustis, VA, 1943
Folder 2: Correspondence, F.E. Vaughan to J.M. Vaughan, Camp Stewart, GA, Jul 1943 - 18 Jan 1944
Folder 3: Correspondence, F.E. Vaughan to J.M. Vaughan, Westhampton Beach, NY, 20 Jan 1944 - 12 May 1944
Folder 4: Correspondence, F.E. Vaughan to J.M. Vaughan, Camp Stewart, GA, 13 May 1944 - 23 Aug 1944
Folder 5: Correspondence, Mrs. Harvey Cannon (Lou) sister to J.M. Vaughan, 14 Jan 1943 - 10 Mar 1944
Folder 6: Correspondence, Mrs. Chester Gordon (Virginia) sister to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 7: Correspondence, M.T. Vaughan brother to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 8: Correspondence, WW II Memorabilia, n.d.
Folder 9: Correspondence, WW II Postcards, n.d.

Postcards

Genesee Street, Greene, NY

Purcellville, VA

Bear's Den near Purcellville, VA

Business Section of Hinesville, GA near Camp Stewart

Box 2

Folder 1: Correspondence, J.M. Vaughan to F.E. Vaughan, 17 Jan 1943 - 24 Dec 1943

Postcard

United States Army
Folder 2: Correspondence, J.M. Vaughan to F.E. Vaughan, 4 Jan 1944 - 29 Dec 1944
Folder 3: Correspondence, J.M. Vaughan to F.E. Vaughan, 1 Jan 1945 - 31 Mar 1945
Folder 4: Correspondence, J.M. Vaughan to F.E. Vaughan, 1 Apr 1945 - 31 Jul 1945
Folder 5: Correspondence, J.M. Vaughan to F.E. Vaughan, 1 Aug 1945 - 9 Jan 1946
Folder 6: Correspondence, M.T. Vaughan Family to F.E. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 7: Correspondence, Daughters Virginia and Louise to F.E. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 8: Correspondence, Friends to F.E. Vaughan, n.d.

Postcard

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Folder 9: Correspondence, Letter to Pvt. Walter Bown from wife, n.d.
Folder 10: Correspondence, Sympathy cards, Death of husband Clifton to F.E. Vaughan, 13 Apr 1945 - 2 May 1945
Folder 11: Correspondence, Household Papers, 1943
Folder 12: Correspondence, Wedding and Graduation announcements, 1944 - 1945

Box 3

Folder 1: Correspondence, Friends to J.M. Vaughan, (A-H), n.d.

Postcard

Christmas in Purcellville, Virginia
Folder 2: Correspondence, Friends to J.M. Vaughan, (I-Z), n.d.
Folder 3: Correspondence, Hazel Ashby to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 4: Correspondence, John (Billy) Buxton to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.

Postcards

St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Petersburg, Florida

Trailer Park, Florida

Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta, Georgia
Folder 5: Correspondence, James Colbert Family to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 6: Correspondence, Dottie Keckley to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 7: Correspondence, Doris Kelley to J. M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 8: Correspondence, Genevieve Lemon to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 9: Correspondence, W.E. Miller to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.
Folder 10: Correspondence, Jean Morehead to J.M. Vaughan, n.d.

Postcard

"How about letting me hear from you?"
Folder 11: Correspondence, Greeting Cards for Servicemen, 1943 - 1946
Folder 12: Correspondence, Photographs, n.d.

Photographs

James M. Vaughan at home 130 N. 18th St., Purcellville, VA

James M. Vaughan in the Army

James M. Vaughan in the Army

James M. Vaughan with car

James M. Vaughan in Army with cigarette

James M. Vaughan in the Army

James M. Vaughan and mother Fannie

James M. Vaughan in front of home with car

James M. Vaughan with 50 cal. Machine gun antiaircraft, GA

James M. Vaughan with car

James Woodford Vaughan at Lou's house

James M. Vaughan at Lou's house

James M. and Annabell Vaughan

Portrait of James M. Vaughan

Woody Vaughan, 14 months old

James M. Vaughan with Fannie his mother and Louise his sister