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Gist, Samuel C., fl. 1943 to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09996.055 Author/Creator: Gist, Samuel C., fl. 1943 Place Written: Indianapolis, Indiana Type: Typed letter signed Date: 7 October 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Samuel C. Gist to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 7, 1943. Regarding Robert E. Dyer being assigned to the 52nd College Training Detachment, Army Air Corps, Butler University, Indiana. He hopes and recommends that they visit and mention a Hostess House on campus where they can arrange to meet with Robert in a more home-like setting.

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018
Dyer, Lula, 1888-1965
Dyer, John Elmer, 1876-1953
Gist, Samuel C., fl. 1943

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