0.7 cm of text (1 letter: 31 cm x 21 cm and 1 envelope: 23 cm x 18 cm)
original B&W photograph 18.5 cm x 23.5 cm
Physical Condition
1943 Letter shows signs of age as there is some browning and staining.
History / Biography
Private Edgar Stavenow was born in 1914 and was killed by shrapnel on December 16, 1944 in Italy. He went to Bible School and then listed in the Medical Corps. Reverend Roberts of the Calvary Baptist Church in Arnprior was with him when he died. On January 14, 1945, a memorial service was held for Private Stavenow at the Calvary Baptist Church in Arnprior. Edgar’s father was Bill Stavenow. He attended Clay Valley School and Arnprior High School. Other names mentioned in the collection are Colonel Fulford who was also from Arnprior and Mrs. Ernest Stavenow who was Edgar’s aunt.
Acquisition Source
Donated by Mrs. Marion Neill (the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stavenow), of R.R. 2, Arnprior, Ontario in 1997 and 2006. In January 2008, Mrs. Neill allowed the archives to copy a pdf file from CD which contained a digitized version of the letter dated October 12, 1943 as well as other information obtained from the War Graves Commission, local newspapers etc.
Scope and Content
Collection consists of the following:
a) original 16 page letter, pdf version and typed transcription of letter, dated October 12, 1943, from Private Edgar Stavenow to the editor of the Arnprior Chronicle c/o of Mrs. Ernest Stavenow and the original envelope bearing a postmarked date of October 27, 1943 and photocopies of newspaper articles about Stavenow's accomplishments and death during WWII.
b) Also contained in this fond is a letter dated January 13, 1998 to Andriend Schlievert from Pastor John Roberts who knew Edgar and served with him in Italy. Edgar was interested in ministering and sought advice from Pastor Roberts on this profession.
b) Photograph of Pte. Edgar Stavenow circa 1943
c) Copy of article about memorial service taken from Arnprior Chronicle January 18, 1945 and transcription.
d) Contents of pdf file containing 21 pages (including 16 page letter) documenting the life of Edgar Stavenow.