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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09609.04 Author/Creator: Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957 Place Written: Okinawa, Japan Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 November 1957 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

One letter dated Kadena, November 17, 1957 addressed to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details chores to be completed on the base which consisted of cleaning and surveillance. Gives rundown of a 15-hour schedule leading up to a 10 1/2 hour flight. Pemberton relays that the work hours were similar to those he was accustomed to during the Korean War.

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

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