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Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.019 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney (1922-1945) Place Written: Edgewood, Arsenal, Maryland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: Circa. May 1942 Pagination: 8 p. ; 18.5 x 27 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the fact that his company is segregated, and details some of his Southern compatriots' attitudes towards the African-American soldiers.

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