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Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997 to Olive Coddiare

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09614.18 Author/Creator: Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997 Place Written: England Type: V-Mail Date: 10 April 1945 Pagination: 1 p. : V-Mail Height: 14.1 cm, Width: 11.8 cm Order a Copy

Coddaire writes that he received a V-Mail from Olive, and two Christmas boxes with candy and fruitcake inside. He mentions their friend Isobel going to Florida saying that it isn't the season for it. Coddaire also mentions that one of the theaters had horrible accoustics, so him and another man put blankets up lining the walls to imporove them. He also writes that he is going to see a play, St, Joan, in town and that it will be good to see a live performance again.

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997
Coddaire, Olive, 1910-1992

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