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Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988 to Mr. H. D. Wetmore

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09573.01.11 Author/Creator: Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988 Place Written: Cairo, Egypt Type: Postcard Date: 10 July 1963 Pagination: 1 postcard ; 13.9 x 9 cm. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to H.D. Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 10, 1963. Pertains to visiting King Tut's collection at the museum, but there was too much in the collection to see all of it. Expresses admiration for Egyptian culture. Also describes the weather and service. She still has not heard from Rod, but thanks everyone at home for the letters.

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988
Wetmore, Harry Davis, Jr., 1907-1995
Wetmore, Rod, fl. 1963-1978

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