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Norris, M.J., fl. 1945 to Carl M. Norris

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09903.39 Author/Creator: Norris, M.J., fl. 1945 Place Written: Clairton, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 September 1945 Pagination: 5 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 17, 1945. Gives updates of the family; where the family members are working, visiting Greenburg, having a ham barbecue. Also states that they heard on the radio that the 38th Division would be discharged soon.

Norris, M.J., Mrs., fl. 1945
Norris, Carl M., fl. 1945

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