Francis J. Menso collection, 1940-1945.

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Francis J. Menso collection, 1940-1945.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58438474

The collection contains four letters written in May and June of 1945 from "Frankie" Francis Menso stationed in Miami, Florida, to his girlfriend Selma M. Pooch of Jacksonville, Florida as well as 35 black and white photographs of pin-ups.

.5 linear ft.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7765534

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library

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