Dates: 1918

Collection Number: MS 770

Physical Location: Archive Room File Cabinet

Extent: 3 items.

Creators/Collectors: Ould, Ernest S. (1895-1963)

Access Restrictions: Collection is open for research.

User Restrictions: No restrictions.

Preferred Citation: Letters of Ernest S. Ould, MS 770, Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, Charlottesville, Va.

Acquisition Information: Gift of William Mellen, date unknown.

Biographical/Historical Information: Ernest S. Ould (1895-1963) was the son of Walter Ould and Nancy Oney. He was born in Giles County, Virginia. He enlisted as a private in May 1918 and was sent to the University of Virginia as part of a training detachment before leaving for the front with Company F, 323rd Infantry, 81st Division at the end of July 1918. He was discharged from service June 1919.

Scope and Content:

Three letters from Ernest S. Ould to his mother Nannie (Nancy) Ould of Glen Lyn, Virginia.

Transcription of letters available in folder.

Persons: Ould, Ernest S.

Family Names: Ould family.

Subjects: World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American

Record Types: Letters (Correspondence)