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Correspondence: 1944 August- 1945 January 17

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Letters between Anna Romeo and her sons Joe and Frank Ferritta, who are both in the military. Joe writes to Frank from Fort Sam Houston, Texas to comfort him after he is drafted, and later Frank writes to Anna Romeo from training in New Cumberland. Also included is a communique to soldiers from headquarters warning them not to discuss military movements, from one of Joe’s letters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944-1946

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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