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Items from Box Six, Folder 17 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked April 1947 and undated. Folder contains correspondence to Norman B. Moerbe from his parents. Three total documents.
V-mail letter to Frank C. Leigh from his cousin, Charles C. Leigh, February 18, 1943. Discusses family news, Frank's enlistment in the Naval Air Corps, and Charles's service in Europe. One handwritten page and envelope.
[Valentine's Day greeting card addressed to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, circa 1944]
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Valentine's Day greeting card addressed to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, circa 1944. The text reads: "A valentine with love from your husband in the service."Inscription on envelope: "To the sweetest wife in the world."
Letter to Bess Jackson, mother of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Captain Mavis P. Kelsey, surgeon of the 54th Fighter Squadron, September 17, 1942. Notifies her of the death of her son and sends condolences. Two handwritten pages with envelope.
Letter to Helen Jane Jackson, wife of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Captain Mavis P. Kelsey, surgeon of the 54th Fighter Squadron, September 17, 1942. Notifies her of the death of her husband and sends condolences. Three handwritten pages with envelope.
[Envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked June 26, 1944]
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Envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, postmarked June 26, 1944. Envelope is empty.
Envelope to Mr. and Mrs. Ed O. Leigh from their son, Frank C. Leigh, circa 1940s. Envelope is empty.
Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945. Discusses a boat trip on the Huangpu (Whangpoo) River, a shopping trip in Shanghai, the city's mix of American, European, and Chinese culture, and his plans when he returns home. Two typed pages with envelope.
Telegram to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, June 24, 1943. Notes that he is in Santa Maria, California and is part of the 1st AAF-FTD, Squadron E, Class 44A. One typed page with envelope.
Letter to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Alice Fitch, December 9, 1944. Notes that she has received two letters from George, asks when Norman is coming home, and urges Moerbe to take care of herself. Three handwritten pages with envelope.