Historical information

A letter written from Charles Quinn to his mother in 1945 and depicts his time spent being back in Australia and seeing members of his family.

Significance

This letter is of historical, social and interpretive significance as it provides information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.

Physical description

Two page letter (0304.A1-A2) written on blank beige paper with blue ink and envelope.

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription on top right corner: "M.I. Goonawarra Brisbane/Q 19/8/45"
Inscription on bottom right corner of envelope: "Mrs S Quinn Sanlorenzo/63 Ocean Beach Manly NSW"