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West, George A., 1921-2007 to Mildred West

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.028 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Springfield, Massachusetts Type: Postcard Date: 25 July 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated July 25, 1943. Front image of postcard is of the North End Bridge in Springfield, Massachusetts which runs over the Connecticut River. Message pertains to visiting the Paramount theater in town and staying the night in a hotel.

West, Mildred M., 1918-2005
West, George A., 1921-2007

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