Lawrence D. Egbert collection, 1937-1951, undated (bulk 1943-1947).

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Lawrence D. Egbert collection, 1937-1951, undated (bulk 1943-1947).

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The Lawrence D. Egbert collection consists of correspondence and personal papers regarding Egbert's military career in the United States (U.S.) Army, highlighting his service in France during the latter part of World War II. The bulk of the correspondence was written to Margaret "Peggy" Vallance, a friend. In the letters, Egbert gives detailed descriptions of the French civilians' plight after the Normandy Campaign.

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