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Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; to Aunt Beck and Uncle Joe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.097 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; Place Written: Charlotte, North Carolina Type: Letter signed Date: 15 October 1941 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope

One letter addressed to Rebecca and Joseph Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated October 15, 1941. Describes the difference between working for Headquarters and Company B. Provides details of his new duties.

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
Abrams, Joe, fl. 1941
Abrams, Rebecca, fl. 1941
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Soldiers and Civilians
Jewish Americans
World War II
Soldier's Letter
Military Service
Military Training
Children and Family
Recreation
World War II

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