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Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984 to Paul H. Lobik

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09576.165 Author/Creator: Addison, Pauline, 1915-1984 Place Written: Milroy, Indiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 November 1939 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Pauline "Pat" Addison to Paul H. Lobik dated November 11, 1939. Mentions Armistice day and comments "November 11th. Armistice Day What a farce! The U. States celebrates Surly other countries find themselves to the date glaring on the calendar. Even here there seems to be little desire for rejoicing. Is it any wonder? Myself, being a 'wolf crier,' I suppose, I firmly expect us to enter the present struggle - which results, I believe, from greed, avarice and hate."

Lobik, Paul H., 1915-1998
Addison, Pauline, "Pat", 1916-1984

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