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[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945] (Item)

Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945. Discusses his recent job transfer to public relations, American and Chinese protests in Shanghai, a recent visit by Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson, and clashing views regarding communism and democracy. Three typed pages with envelope.

[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945] (Item)

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.

[Letter to Edward L. Wells from his son, Edward C. Wells, postmarked August 8, 1935] (Item)

Letter to Edward L. Wells from his son, Edward C. Wells, postmarked August 8, 1935. Notes that he has been selected as part of the test crew for the Boeing B-17 Model 299 Flying Fortress aircraft. Three handwritten pages and envelope.

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Three, Folder 1 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 July 15-30] (Item)

Items from Box Three, Folder 1 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked July 15-30, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. Also includes four photographic postcards featuring images of the Santa Maria School of Flying (California) and a street scene in Santa Maria, California.…

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Two, Folder 5 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 May 15-31] (Item)

Items from Box Two, Folder 5 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked May 15-31, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. 18 total documents.

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Two, Folder 1 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 March 12-31] (Item)

Items from Box Two, Folder 1 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked March 12-31, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. 19 total documents.

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Two, Folder 3 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 April 15-30] (Item)

Items from Box Two, Folder 3 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked April 15-30, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. 15 total documents.

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Two, Folder 4 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 May 1-14] (Item)

Items from Box Two, Folder 4 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked May 1-14, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. 13 total documents.

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Two, Folder 7 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 July 1-14] (Item)

Items from Box Two, Folder 5 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked July 1-14, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. 14 total documents.

[Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, Box Two, Folder 2 - Letters to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman Moerbe, 1943 April 1-14] (Item)

Items from Box Two, Folder 2 of the Norman B. Moerbe World War II Collection, postmarked April 1-14, 1943. Folder contains correspondence to Margie (Hall) Moerbe from Norman B. Moerbe, written during his training with the U.S. Army Air Forces. 14 total documents.