Letter - Correspondence, 05/01/45

Historical information

Letter from Allan Quinn to his mother written in 1945 which depicts his time spent in Melbourne and meeting with his father.

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 (0309.A1-A2) written in 1945 on blank beige-white paper with blue ink with envelope (0309.B).

Inscriptions & markings

Envelope: "Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W" written in blue ink across the middle.
Seven postage stamps line the top right hand corner of the envelope.

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