Walter W. Chuslo World War II correspondence, 1944-1948.

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Chuslo, Walter Wallace. Walter W. Chuslo World War II correspondence, 1944-1948.

Walter W. Chuslo World War II correspondence, 1944-1948.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228166015

This collection consists almost entirely of Walter Chuslo's letters to his girlfriend (later his wife), Mildred (Midge) Skalsky. There are also a few letters from others, including some from Walter's family to Midge and/or Walter, and one from Midge to Walter. The collection also includes a small number of unidentified photographs (negatives), and one printed pamphlet. Most of Walter Chuslo's letters to Mildred are love letters, showing the development of their long-distance relationship, challenges and obstacles to their plans to marry, and his hopes and plans for their future together. He discusses problems in both of their families, daily life in the Army, his illnesses and injuries, his disappointment at delayed or canceled furloughs, unwelcome extensions of his Army service, and, most of all, his longing to settle down and begin his life with Mildred. He occasionally refers to events related to the war, and to economic and social conditions.

3.3 linear feet (550 items).

Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries