John E. Bistrica papers, 1943-1992, undated (bulk 1943-1945).

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John E. Bistrica papers, 1943-1992, undated (bulk 1943-1945).

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The John E. Bistrica papers consist of his completed United States (U.S.) Military History Institute World War (WWII) veterans survey questionnaire; 176 letters, v-mails, and telegrams to his mother from 11 April 1943 to 8 December 1945; correspondence with U.S. Army Military History Institute regarding his service history; and two partial copies of "June 6, 1944 : the voices of D-Day".

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