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Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945 to Family

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10048.12 Author/Creator: Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Typed letter signed Date: April 19, 1943 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to the Everhart family from John M. Everhart dated April 19, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in a camp in Pennsylvania. Describes the weather. Mentions seeing Claudio Arrau, a famous Chilean concert pianist.

Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945
Arrau, Claudio, 1903-1991

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