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Greenfield, Alvin (1924-) to Sylvia and Mad

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09414.1588 Author/Creator: Greenfield, Alvin (1924-) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 March 1944 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope ; 19.5 x 27.7 cm. Order a Copy

Alvin writes that he failed to become a pilot, and that he is very disappointed. He also tells a story of a fellow soldier who was killed in a plane crash. He writes he still plans to fly for himself someday.

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