Identity elements
Reference code
Name and location of repository
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1944 - 1945 (Creation)
Extent
1 Folder
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Name of creator
Biographical history
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection contains letters and postcards addressed to Herman and Laura Bekofske of Flint, Michigan during World War II. They were written by three individuals who were stationed in Germany, France, Japan, India and the Philippines. The letters and postcard messages reflect the lived experience of the soldiers including work, leisure, and housing.
System of arrangement
The materials came without original order and were organized by solider and date
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No restrictions. Contact the Archivist at collections@sloanlongway.org or (810) 237-3421.
Physical access
The letters and postcards are paper and stored in an acid-free folder separated by a sheet of acid-free paper. Three of the letters on are in a V Mail format and are 4.25X4.5. The letters were removed from their envelopes and stored together.
Technical access
Conditions governing reproduction
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
Language and script notes
Finding aids
A PDF Finding Aid is Available
Uploaded finding aid
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
This collection was donated to the museum by the son of Herman and Laura Bekofske.
Immediate source of acquisition
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Accruals
Related materials elements
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related archival materials
Related descriptions
Notes element
Specialized notes
Alternative identifier(s)
Object Identification Number
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd edition
Sources used
Archivist's note
Rachel Stock, Archivist
Added to Access to Memory 8/4/2026
Added to PastPerfect 7/29/2026