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Richard Embleton Correspondence Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC-RDE

Scope and Contents

The Richard Embleton Correspondence Collection consists of personal correspondence primarily from Richard’s mother, Mary, and father, Richard, to him when he was a young boy. Richard goes by “Dickie” which is how all of the letters are addressed. There are also some letters written to his Aunt Laura, whom he stayed with for a short time, and to Dickie from other relatives. The letters from Dickie’s father include many comical cartoons drawn by his father. A small amount of get-well-soon greeting cards are also included in the collection.

Dates

  • Creation: ca. 1951-1952

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright for unpublished materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection has not been transferred to California State University, Northridge. Copyright status for other materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Biographical / Historical

Richard “Dickie” Embleton Lived in Hicksville, NY. His father, also Richard Embleton, served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. His mother’s name was Mary. At some point Dickie lived with his Aunt Laura, Uncle John, and cousin Patty.

Full Extent

.208 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Richard “Dickie” Embleton Lived in Hicksville, NY. His father, also Richard Embleton, served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. His mother’s name was Mary. At some point Dickie lived with his Aunt Laura, Uncle John, and cousin Patty. The Richard Embleton Correspondence Collection consists of personal correspondence primarily from Dickie’s mother and father to him when he was a young boy. There are also some letters written to his Aunt, and to Dickie from other relatives. The letters from Dickie’s father include many comical cartoons drawn by his father. A small amount of get-well-soon greeting cards are also included in the collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased, 2024.

Processing Information

Carri Frola, 2024.

Title
Guide to the Richard Embleton Correspondence Collection
Status
Completed
Date
2024-03-18
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
University Library
California State University, Northridge
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Northridge CA 91330-8326 USA
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