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Schwartz, Ruth, 1928-2005 to Mom, Dad, and Grandma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09662.306.01 Author/Creator: Schwartz, Ruth, 1928-2005 Place Written: Raymond, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 July 1942 Pagination: 4 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz, and Sarah Friedman from Ruth Schwartz dated Camp Aguila, Raymond, Maine, July 10, 1942. Pertains to celebrating her birthday and gifts she received.

Friedman, Sarah, 1868-?
Schwartz, Eva, 1894-1966
Schwartz, Morris, 1891-1963

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