Letters, 1945 January 23-February 17
Scope and Contents
Arrives at Camp Peary via Houston, Cincinnati, and Richmond; complains about cursing, marching, slow mail, shots, health care, noise in the barracks, homesickness, and not being allowed to have a camera; mentions going to shows and church in camp; studies types of airplanes and takes a test; starts numbering his letters to match numbers on his mother's letters; enters the hospital on February 6 because of cold, fever, and backache; is diagnosed with pneumonia, but soon claims to be feeling fine; comments on mail and news from home; requests pictures of family members and his dogs. 15 letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1945 January 23-February 17
Creator
- From the Collection: Buzek, Cyril, Sr., 1922-1958 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository