Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945 to Estelle Spero

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GLC#
GLC09120.028
Type
Letters
Date
circa 1942
Author/Creator
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Title
to Estelle Spero
Place Written
Aberdeen, Maryland
Pagination
8 p. : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 27 cm
Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II

Informs Estelle that it will be impossible to know whether he will receive officer training until the three months of initial training have been completed, but warns her that it will be very competitive due to the high caliber of men assigned to the Chemical Warfare Service. Expresses disgust at a close friend's disapproval of his having enlisted. Discusses his attitude towards "negroes" - that they should be given equality of opportunity, but that this position should not be abused. Outlines what he had done during the day. Written at Edgewood Arsenal.

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