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Description
This collection contains correspondence from Sgt. David B. Biddle, USA to his wife Kathleen H. Biddle during the Second World War.
Background
Sergeant David Beryl Biddle (8/16/1914 - 12/19/1974) was born in Zion, Illinois to Allison Harry and Lula Mae Biddle. On June 4, 1937 he married a classmate named Kathleen Helen Pratt, an immigrant from Saskatchewan, Canada. His own family had moved from Missouri for the same reasons as the Pratts, to congregate at the Christian Catholic Church, known today as Christ Community Church. A history of Zion, with information on the founder of the city and the church, was provided by the donor: http://www.zionhs.com/history.htm.
Extent
0.5 Linear feet (1 box)
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.