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Norris, Don, fl. 1945 to Ruth Fairchild

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09903.48 Author/Creator: Norris, Don, fl. 1945 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1945 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on his work. Expresses that he misses her and wishes to return home soon.

Enclosed with a two-paged newspaper clipping from the "Newport Navalog," related to Navy mail privileges being halted with return of soldiers. Reverse side contains a highlight on the Navy's librarian.

Fairchild, Ruth, fl. 1945
Norris, Don, fl. 1945

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