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Postcard

to Helen Lyons

2 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Writes to his wife that he is about 900 miles out at sea and plans to write once he lands. Written on a YMCA postcard aboard the Santa Ana.

GLC07810.073

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Autograph letter signed

to Helen Lyons

6 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Writes to his wife about his homecoming in New York. Mentions he will be transferred to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his official discharge. Adds that the 77th Division is having a parade in New York City. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's...

GLC07810.074

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Helen Lyons

10 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Writes to his wife that he is still at Camp Mills and describes the slow process of discharging. Wonders why she has stopped writing letters. Inquires as to his daughter's well-being. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association...

GLC07810.075

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Helen Lyons

13 May 1919

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Replies to his wife and writes that he will be relocated to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his discharge by the end of the week. Explains that the troops are resting, eating and waiting for news regarding their discharges. Reacts to local news and...

GLC07810.076

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Helen Lyons

circa 1 November 1918

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968

Writes to his wife about having landed in Europe. Describes the weather and inquires as to their daughter's well-being. Promises to write again once he is settled. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

GLC07810.077