Wiseman, Edith b. 14 Sept. 1925 1940-1945 Letters.

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Wiseman, Edith b. 14 Sept. 1925 1940-1945 Letters.

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A collection of letters sent to Edith Wiseman during the Second World War. She had correspondents in several branches of the military as well as several girlfriends and relatives from other states. Most of the letters are love letters and most have been passed by military censors. Subjects of interest include patriotic letterheads, a pin-up girl poster and descriptions of the different training camps. There are also several letters discussing her desire to join the WAVES or a similar organization and her boyfriends arguments against such a decision.

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