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Landau, Dorothy K., 1908-1992 to Daniel Landau

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09993.047 Author/Creator: Landau, Dorothy K., 1908-1992 Place Written: Hannibal, Missouri Type: Typed letter signed Date: 3 July 1943 Pagination: 6 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One v-mail addressed to Daniel B. Landau from Dorothy Landau dated July 3, 1943. Pertains to updates of family and friends. Mentions a polio epidemic in Dallas, their daughter visiting the eye doctor, and central heating in the house.

Landau, Dorothy K., 1908-1992
Landau, Daniel B., 1907-1968

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