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Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.001 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) Place Written: New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1942 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.5 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Diamond describes his first impressions of the army base, discussing some of the personalities that he has encountered and life on the base.

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
Spero, Estelle, fl. 1942

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