Papers and photographs, 1939-1999 [bulk 1938-1950].

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Papers and photographs, 1939-1999 [bulk 1938-1950].

Papers and photographs pertaining to Rose Ray and her husband Fred Ray, Milwaukee, Wisconsin residents who both served in the Army during World War II.

Papers : 0.4 linear ft. (1 archives box and 2 oversized folders) and.Photographs : 0.4 linear ft. (1 archives box and 1 oversized folder)

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