Historical information

Allan writes of his trip from New York with five others in a 1942 Plymouth. He describes "..magnificent highways..", the very hot weather, and that "New Mexico and Arizona have been the most spectacular states with their deserts and mountains and colours".

Significance

Quinn Collection

Physical description

Pale green self-folding letter written with green ink (0823), headed Yuma, Arizona and dated 02/10/49.

Inscriptions & markings

The letter is from Allan to his mother.