Edward A. Carlson papers, 1942-1945.

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Edward A. Carlson papers, 1942-1945.

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Contains the following type of materials: letters. Contains information pertaining to the following war: World War II (WWII). Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 427th Night Fighter Squadron, Army Air Forces. General description of the collection: The Edward A. Carlson papers include approximately 65 personal letters from Carlson to family members in Rockford, Illinois. The letters encompass Carlson's service from training to discharge at the Army Air Forces Technical School, Boca Raton Army Air Field, Orlando Army Air Base, China-Burma-India Theater, Cairo (en route) and describe local life in each place, foods, and weather.

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