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West, George A., 1921-2007 Salaams from India

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.071 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: India Type: Greeting Card Date: 9 December 1943 Pagination: 1 greeting card ; envelope Order a Copy

One greeting card with the message "Salaams from India" with an illustration of Santa wearing a turban. On the inside of the card contains a message addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated December 9, 1943. Mentions that he heard from family. States that he is somewhere in China, Burma or India.

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