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Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957 to John M. Pemberton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09609.02 Author/Creator: Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957 Place Written: Randolph, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1957 Pagination: 8 p. : envelope ; 23.3 x 15.9 cm. Order a Copy

One letter dated November 14, 1957 from Kay Pemberton. Details her restless evenings, drinking several cups of coffee, cleaning, taking her clothes to the cleaners. She writes about machinery maintenance that cost $150, other daily errands, and socializing wtih friends while he is off at the Air Force.

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957
Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

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