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Nesselbush, Mary M., fl. 1944 to Ruth Buettner

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10005.16 Author/Creator: Nesselbush, Mary M., fl. 1944 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: November 24, 1944 Pagination: 5 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Mary M. Nesselbush dated November 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life as a WAVE. Mentions taking exams and updates of other women she is stationed with while living in New York City.

Buettner, Ruth, fl. 1943-1946
Nesselbush, Mary M., fl. 1944

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