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Gillis, Crawford E., fl. 1944-1945 to John M. Everhart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10048.71.01 Author/Creator: Gillis, Crawford E., fl. 1944-1945 Place Written: Osterholtz, Germany Type: Typed letter signed Date: July 10, 1945 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to John M. Everhart from Crawford E. Gillis dated July 10, 1945. Describes the environment during V-E Day. Mentions music playing, people smoking and general sentiment.

Everhart, John M., fl. 1942-1945
Gillis, Crawford E., fl. 1944-1945

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