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Letters, 1945 July 20-August 14

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: id252860

Scope and Contents

Arrives in Panama after three days in New York, three in Hoboken, and eight at sea; likes the new camp, with its beaches, games, shows, and coconut trees; goes roller skating; has easy work; doesn't like the town; complains about having his letters censored; mentions fights in the camp, but promises not to get drunk. Moves to a new post, which is a camp for Seabees; works in the mess hall; sends home a radio tube and a mouth harp. 14 letters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1945 July 20-August 14

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet