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Bowers, Leo C. (Second World War and Korean War correspondence)
2022.145.w.r
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Description
This collection contains correspondence from Cpl. Leo C. "Pud" Bowers, USA to his half-sister Elizabeth Rix and her husband
Paul Rix during the Second World War and the Korean War. Also included in the collection is one Japanese-issued ten pesos
note and one Bank of America check.
Background
Corporal Leo Charles "Pud" Bowers, United States Army (b. 4/20/1919) was born in Albion, Illinois to Smith Bowers. He married
Elizabeth M. Bowers. Leo was referred to as "Pud" and Elizabeth was referred to as "Cotton."
Extent
0.15 Linear Feet
(2 folders)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for research.