McDougall, Jean, 1926-1950

File — Box: 3, Folder: 25-32

Identifier: II

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Correspondence between William Henry McDougall, Jr. and his sister Jean runs from 1926 to 1950. Though separated by about ten years in age they were very close, something shown particularly in the later correspondence. The letters between 1926 and 1930 are full of home, school and family events as well as Jean's poetry and general affectionate banter between brother and sister. After 1930 there are no more letters from McDougall. There is a break of seven years, until 1937, when there are a couple of letters from Jean about family events. Between 1937 and McDougall's release from internment in 1945 the only letter is Jean's 1943 inquiry to the Portland police about the death of Eugene N. Turney, an old friend of McDougall's. Between 1945 and 1950, although there are no letters from 1946, the correspondence is concerned with home and family, Jean's job and writing, McDougall's writing and finances, and his internment notes which Jean transcribed, and visits planned by Jean.

Dates

1926-1950

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.