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Knapp, Ella J., 1876-1958 to Roberta

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09953.181 Author/Creator: Knapp, Ella J., 1876-1958 Place Written: Gloversville, New York Type: V-Mail Date: 24 April 1944 Pagination: 1 V-mail ; envelope Order a Copy

One v-mail addressed to Lynn Knapp from Ella Knapp dated April 24, 1944. Details the weather and updates of family and friends. Mentions a friend of his who is homesick. Second letter related to GLC09953.180.

Knapp, Roberta M., 1912-2004
Knapp, Lynn J., 1909-1983

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