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Shriner, Lewis, fl. 1944-1945 [Letters belonging to Lewis Shriner][Decimalized .01-.36]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10050 Author/Creator: Shriner, Lewis, fl. 1944-1945 Place Written: England Type: Header Record Date: 1944-1945 Pagination: 36 items Order a Copy

Collection of letters belonging to Lewis Shriner dated 1900. Consists of 34 letters addressed to his parents related to service in the 428th Medical Collection Co. Pertains to his daily life while stationed in England. Mentions food scarcity, English customs, his responsibilities and cultural differences.

Shriner, Lewis, fl. 1944-1945
Shriner, R.B., fl. 1944-1945
Shriner, R.B., Mrs., fl. 1944-1945
Shriner, Ralph Jr., fl. 1944-1945

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