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Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) to Estelle Spero

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09120.223 Author/Creator: Diamond, Sidney, (1922-1945) Place Written: Cause Swift, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 April 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 18.5 x 26.5 cm. Order a Copy

Diamond tells Estelle that the part of camp that he is stationed on is known as "Wake Island" as it's so isolated.

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