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Description
This collection contains correspondence between SSgt. Anthony P. Krebes, USA and his wife Juanita during the Second World War. Also included are correspondence from Anthony's brothers who served overseas, family and friends, as well as some documents and ephemera.
Background
Kusman and Veronica Krebes emigrated from Europe with their oldest child and had six more children in the United States (depends on the form and time they filled it out) after the turn of the twentieth century and settled in Gary, Indiana. Of the seven children, there was only one girl, Veronica P. (5/11/1912 - 11/21/1997). NOTE: on different forms such as birth and death certificates, their country of origin showed either Czechoslovakia or Austria.
Extent
2 Linear feet (2 cartons)
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.