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Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; to Naomi

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.285 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992; Place Written: Fort Bragg, North Carolina Type: Typed letter signed Date: 18 June 1942 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 18, 1942. Pertains to his grandfather, S. Friedman, passing away. Gives family reactions to his death. Warren mentions that some men in the barracks have been spreading rumors about his relationship with Naomi.

Hurwitz, Naomi, 1897-1973
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
Friedman, Solomon, fl. 1941-1942
Friedman, Sarah, fl. 1941-1944
Schwartz, Eva, fl. 1941-1944

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