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Letters of Edward Nachtweih to Ruth Lightner. (16 items), 1942 Apr-1943 Apr

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Collection contains 274 letters of Ralph Willis to his girlfriend and future wife, Ruth Lightner, while he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and in postwar years. Collection also contains a total of 62 wartime letters of the following U.S. servicemen to Ruth Lightner: Edward Nachtweih, Harry Bratton, Ray Bainter, Donald Cork, John Labbanez, James McCormick, William Karpechi, Henry Rasbenau, Joe Sedletzeck, and Charles Woselik.

Dates

  • 1942 Apr-1943 Apr

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.25 Cubic Feet ( (3 boxes))

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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