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Schwartz, Warren Harold. (1914-1992) to Marcia and Cous

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.617 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Warren Harold. (1914-1992) Place Written: Germany Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 September 1944 Pagination: 3 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated September 23, 1944. Describes seeing refugees, European cities in ruins, fighting near SS troops, and American troops being celebrated while driving through Belgium and France. Also details how Hitler's beliefs passed through Germany.

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
Abrams, Marcia, fl. 1941-1944
Abrams, Warren, fl. 1941-1944
Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945

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