Robert Bunker and George L. Dearborn Correspondence, 1861-1862, 1943-1945

Title:

Robert Bunker and George L. Dearborn Correspondence, 1861-1862, 1943-1945

Creator:

Bunker, Robert E., 1910-1992
Dearborn, George L., 1841-1862

Creator Role:

Author

Accession / Call Number:

2001.052

Object ID:

2001-052

Date:

1861-1862, 1943-1945

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.21 linear feet

Level of Description:

Collection

Abstract:

Robert Bunker was born in Concord, NH, on August 12, 1910. His letters cover the period from December 19, 1943 to October 7, 1945, and are addressed to his family. In these letters, Bunker tells of his time in World War II, from basic training in North Carolina, through various training camps in the United States and on to Scotland, England, France, and Holland. George Dearborn was born January 15, 1841 in Concord, NH. His letters, which detail his service in the Civil War, cover the period from November 2, 1861 to October 2, 1862. They are addressed to his mother, with the exception of one letter addressed to his friend Edgar.

Scope and Content:

The Robert Bunker and George L. Dearborn Correspondence consist of the letters of Robert Bunker and George L. Dearborn as compiled by Mary E. Bunker, the daughter of Robert Bunker. The materials in this collection are letters to their families, containing correspondence of their service in World War II (Bunker) and the Civil War (Dearborn). The George L. Dearborn series covers the years 1861-1862. His letters to his mother tell of his time in camp, primarily in Alexandria, VA. The Robert Bunker series covers the years 1943-1945. His letters to his family, primarily his wife, Katherine, discuss his time in various basic training camps in the United States. He also tells her of his time in Scotland, England, France, and Holland.

Arrangement:

The materials in this collection are organized into the following series: Series 1. George L. Dearborn, 1861-1862; Series 2. Robert Bunker, 1943-1945.

Subjects:

Basic training (Military education) , Correspondence , Military bases , Soldiers , United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 , World War, 1939-1945

Locations:

Alexandria, VA
Bladensburg, MD
Boston, MA
Camp Butner, NC
Concord, NH
Durham, NC
Elkins, WV
Fairfax, VA
Fort Indiantown Gap, PA
Ireland
Reims, France
Scotland
Saint-Lô, France
Sluiskil, Netherlands

People:

Bunker, Edward P., 1871-1943 , Bunker, Katherine Louise, 1909-1989 , Bunker, Mary E., 1936-2002 , Bunker, Robert E., 1910-1992 , Dearborn, Andrew P., 1803-1858 , Dearborn, Emily T., 1844-1865 , Dearborn, George L., 1841-1862 , Dearborn, Mary L., 1809-1880 , Ellsworth, Elmer E., 1837-1861 , Sumner, Edwin V., 1797-1863

Organizations:

United States. Army

Credit Line:

Gift of Mary E. Bunker.

Location Code:

TL/1E

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Preferred Citation:

Item title, Robert Bunker and George L. Dearborn Correspondence, 2001.052. New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord, NH. Date accessed.

Finding Aid Link:

RS64572_Bunker_Robert_and_George_L_Dearborn_Correspondence_2001.052.pdf