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Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957 [Correspondence between John M. Pemberton and Kay Pemberton] [Decimalized .01-.12]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09609 Author/Creator: Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957 Place Written: s.l. Type: Header Record Date: 13-30 November 1957 Pagination: 12 items Order a Copy

Collection of letters dated November 1957 between John M. Pemberton and his wife, Kay Pemberton. Correspondence pertains to Pemberton's military service in Japan and Nepal, encounters with acquaintances, theft, Air Force responsibilties. Kay Pemberton's correspondence pertains to life at the base at Randolph, Texas. Her letters focus on socializing with friends, running errands, and taking care of their dog Ching-ching.

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957
Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

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