Henry Eugene (Hank) Novak fonds

Henry Eugene (Hank) Novak fonds Overview

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Box G043
Folder 1
Letters and telegrams from Hank to his parents in Hamilton while he was in the RCAF.

  1. Telegram. – Feb. 29 [1944]
     
  2. Letter. – [March 1944]
     
  3. Telegram. – Mar. 22, 1944
     
  4. Telegram. – Sept. 6, 1944
     
  5. Letter. – Aug. 8, 1944
     
  6. Letter. – Aug. 10, 1944
     
  7. Letter. – Aug. 18, 1944
     
  8. Letter. – Dec. 26, 1944
     
  9. Letter. – Jan. 8, 1945


Folder 2
Letters from “Mrs. Murray” to Hank’s mother. Mrs. Murray was a Scottish relative of Hank’s Canadian fiancée, Jean Gilchrist. Hank visited the Murrays and greatly enjoyed their hospitality.

  1. Nov. 20, 1944
     
  2. Jan. 23, 1945
     
  3. Mar. [?], 1945
     
  4. Apr. 23, 1945

 

Folder 3

Letters from Betty Pearson (WAAF, RCAF, Bedfordshire, England) to Hank’s mother.

  1. March 11, 1945
     
  2. April 13, 1945
     
  3. May 18, 1945
     
  4. July 4, 1945


Folder 4

Letters and cards from various officials and individuals to Hank’s parents after Hank was reported missing in action. Also includes related documents.

  1. From Minister of National Revenue, Ottawa. – Jan. 22, 1945
     
  2. From J. Callaly, Chaplain, RCAF, Bedfordshire, England. – Jan. 25, 1945
     
  3. From E.B. Howard, Chaplain, RCAF, Trenton. – Jan. 26, 1945
     
  4. From Florence Payne, Hanna, Alberta. – March 6 [1945]
    Note: She was mother of Hank’s crewmate, Leslie Payne, also reported missing. A photograph of Leslie is included.
     
  5. From H.M. Mawson, RCAF Overseas. – May 28, 1945
    Note: He was a crewmate of Hank’s who was not on the fatal flight due to illness.
     
  6. From H.M. Mawson, Aug. 29, 1945
     
  7. From G.P. Gilmour, Chancellor, McMaster University. – Oct. 23, 1945
     
  8. Form letter of sympathy from King George.
     
  9. Sympathy card from the Hamilton Central Branch of the Catholic Women’s League.
     
  10. Receipt for Policies and Premium Receipts (or Books) When Surrendered with Proofs of Death”

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