Elizabeth H. Bennett papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
Elizabeth H. Bennett was an English teacher at Machine and Metal Trades High School in New York City. Collection consists of letters to Bennett from former students at training camps and active duty stations during World War II, and copies of her replies summarizing correspondence received. Also, photographs, clippings and armed forces newspapers.
Elizabeth H. Bennett was a former English teacher at the Machine and Metal Trades High School in New York City, during World War II. The New York Board of Education granted high school diplomas to students who entered the Armed Forces after completing the first half of their senior year. Several members of the 7M2 (Machine Shop) class, later became writers after the war.
The collection consists of letters written chiefly to Elizabeth H. Bennett from 1943-1946. Former students corresponded with Mrs. Bennett from training camps and active duty stations during World War II. Included in the collection are copies of Mrs. Bennett's duplicated replies summarizing correspondence received; also photos, clippings, and Armed Forces newspapers.
The Elizabeth H. Bennett papers are arranged in two series:
Received from Gift from Mrs. Bennett, 9/20/67.
Accessioned by MC, 1989-03-21