Papers, 1940-1942.

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Papers, 1940-1942.

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The collection is arranged in two series. Series I, Correspondence, is largely made up of letters from Cohn to his mother, Annette. The letters describe his life onboard ship and at Radio School, his duties, activities while on liberty, and news of family members. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. The collection also contains a single photograph of two British sailors while on liberty.

0.1 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7622938

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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