Historical information

Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother which depicts his journey from Adelaide to San Francisco.

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, double sided letter (0307.A1-A2) written on blank paper with blue ink and envelope (0307.B)

Inscriptions & markings

Top right corner of letter: "M.I Goonawarra San Francisco/ U.S.A 25.10.45"
Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean beach/Manly NSW Australia"
There is one postage stamp in the top right hand corner and three ink stamps.