Finding Aid for the Alfred Roessel/German P.O.W. Letter, 1944
MS-2702University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Collection Processed by: Elizabeth Dunham, February 20, 2006
Finding Aid written by: Elizabeth Dunham, February 20, 2006
Encoded by: Elizabeth Dunham, February 20, 2006
Summary Information
Alfred Roessel/German P.O.W. Letter
Date/Date Range : 1944
Roessel, Alfred
0.1 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of a letter from Alfred Roessel, a German POW being held in Camp Crossville, TN, to his wife, Irmgard Roessel, in Leipzig, Germany. It discusses the weather in Crossville, the camp's scenery, and various of Roessel's activities. It also lets Irmgard know that her "lovely photograph" arrived safely, and conveys greetings to his family. The letter is written on aerogram stationary labelled in English, German, Italian, and Japanese and bears a U.S. Censor's stamp.
MS-2702
University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN
Access and Use
The Special Collections Library purchased this collection in December of 2005.
Collection is open for research.
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
[Identification of Item], Alfred Roessel/German P.O.W. Letter, MS-2702. The Special Collections Library of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single letter.
Biography / History
No biographical information can be found, other than to say that Roessel was a Zahlmeister (paymaster) in the German navy during World War II.
Collection Scope and Content Note
This collection consists of a letter from Alfred Roessel, a German POW being held in Camp Crossville, TN, to his wife, Irmgard Roessel, in Leipzig, Germany. It discusses the weather in Crossville, the camp's scenery, and various of Roessel's activities. It also lets Irmgard know that her "lovely photograph" arrived safely, and conveys greetings to his family. The letter is written on aerogram stationary labelled in English, German, Italian, and Japanese and bears a U.S. Censor's stamp.
Interested researchers may also wish to consult UTK-MS-2012: World War II Collection and UTK-MS-2561: Crossville P.O.W. Camp Collection, 1942-1981 for more information on Camp Crossville.
Subject Terms
- Roessel, Alfred.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, American.
- Prisoners of war -- United States.
- Camp Crossville -- History.
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Alfred Roessel Letter, 1944 Scope Note: Translation of letter:
25 January 1944
My dear Irmgard,
Yesterday (on Sunday) I had already eaten in the sun at midday, since the sun shines so warmly here. Only nights and mornings are somewhat cold. Have you already thought that it is 12 in the afternoon for you when it is 6 in the morning for us here? Last Friday, I and about five of my comrades were outside of the camp for three hours taking a walk. That was really an adventure, we always walk through the forest to a reservoir. The woods here consist mostly of oak and pine, just like around our house. Every week I may take such a walk with an American escort, since I belong to the "protected personal" [sic]. In my last letter, I already thanked you for your lovely photograph, by this letter you know that I recieved it safely. Things are going well here and I hope that you are well also. I send you, little Irmgard, my beloved parents, and Ruth many heartfelt greetings. Your Alfred.
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