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Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)

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Title

Letter, Jimmie W. Monteith to Mrs. J. W. Monteith, Fort McClellan, AL, September 27, 1942 (Ms1990_062)

Description

Jimmie talks about the older ages (thirties and fourties) of the men in the camps, especially the ones with college degrees. He says that his Uncle Archie is trying to find a way into the service. There are transportation issues everywhere. He says that Harpo Marx is coming to the camp within the week.

Date

9/27/1942

Type

Letters

Identifier

Ms1990_062_F04_1942_0927