| Accession Number | PR04104 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet : 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Bedford, Brynhild Bedford, Brynhild |
| Place made | United States of America: Ohio |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Bedford, Brynhild
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War experiences of Australian war bride Brynhild 'Bryn' Bedford on her journey to Minerva, Ohio, 1944.
Wallet 1 of 1 – Wallet consists of a letter from Bryn to her family members after marrying American soldier Charles Wood (alias Chuck Woods) and moving to Minerva, Ohio, 12 October 1944. Bryn describes her journey from Australia to America with son, Charles; the warm welcome she received from her in-laws; being interviewed by reporters writing a piece on Australia; and she enquires about her family.