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Category: 1943 Letters

‘I Have to Get a Lot of People on the Beam’

July 29, 2022

“If you ever need a letter from me to send a package, you write the letter yourself and put it in one of my old envelopes that I addressed to you.” … More ‘I Have to Get a Lot of People on the Beam’

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A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’

March 2, 2012

Also: “I saw a pretty good show tonight put on by Ella Logan, Edith Delaney and Jerry Skelton. You will have read all about it by the time this letter reaches you.” … More A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’

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An Accounting of the Packages and Letters He’s Recently Received

March 1, 2012

A collection of packages, including cigarettes, candy and other stuff. … More An Accounting of the Packages and Letters He’s Recently Received

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Aunt Mary’s Christmas Fruitcake Arrives in Time for the Holidays

February 29, 2012

When all else fails, write a letter about packages. … More Aunt Mary’s Christmas Fruitcake Arrives in Time for the Holidays

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A Letter Addressed Directly to His Baby Sister for the First Time

February 28, 2012

He’s writing to my mother, who is 3 years old at this time–and may already not remember Babe very much. … More A Letter Addressed Directly to His Baby Sister for the First Time

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Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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  • WWII Navy vet dies with no family. Public needed to attend his funeral - The Patriot Ledger
  • During World War II, she dropped out of Robert Morris to join the Army. At age 100, the school awarded her an honorary degree. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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  • 100-year-old Pennsylvania woman who served during World War II to receive honorary degree - CBS News
  • World War II hero honored at Rock Island Arsenal Museum - KWQC
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  • Remains of World War II soldier from Indiana County returned home over 80 years after his death - WPXI
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