Van Pelt, Philip F. Cadet Letters, 1945-1949
Title
Van Pelt, Philip F. Cadet Letters, 1945-1949
Description
Philip Van Pelt, Class of 1949, wrote these letters to his family during the first semester of his freshman year in 1945.
Creator
Van Pelt, Philip
Publisher
The Citadel Archives and Museum
Date
1945-1949
Rights
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Language
English
Collection Items
Matriculation Letter from The Citadel to Philip Van Pelt, July 28, 1945
Letter sent by the registrar's office containing matriculation day instructions.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, September 24, 1945
Van Pelt discusses his first day at the Citadel.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, September 24, 1945
Van Pelt discusses his first trip to The Citadel from Chicago.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, September 30, 1945
Van Pelt discusses his first time out on leave in Charleston.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 1, 1945
Brief discussion of general life at the Citadel.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 4, 1945
Brief discussion of general life at the Citadel.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 6, 1945
Van Pelt discusses the birthday gifts he received.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 8, 1945
Van Pelt tells his family that he is homesick.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, October 14, 1945
Van Pelt gives his family a detailed overview of a cadet's weekly schedule.
Letter from Philip F. Van Pelt to his family, November 4, 1945
Discussion of general life and the Van Pelt family's upcoming visit to Charleston.