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Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919 to Gladys Schoomaker

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.088 Author/Creator: Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 1918 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21.5 cm, Width: 23.25 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his niece about military life and asks about friends at home. Encourages Gladys to study hard and be the first person in the family to graduate from high school. Includes a Christmas package coupon. Written on YMCA letterhead.

Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
Schoomaker, Gladys, fl. 918-1919

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