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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09609.07 Author/Creator: Pemberton, Kay (fl. 1950-1957) Place Written: Randolph, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1957 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 25.4 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

One letter dated Okinawa, November 20, 1957, addressed to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Writes about typhoon "Lola" missing them, a storm that carried winds travelling up to 225 mph, encountering Colonel Timmons, an old acquaintance from Hong Kong; hanging out with his friend Jerry Marlowe for five days, stopping by the Post Exchange and lists what is available for purchase. Includes a drawing of an envelope with an address to get ahold of him directly.

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

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