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Description
This collection contains one postcard from Pvt. Frank J. Bike, USA to his mother Margaret during the Second World War.
Background
Private Francis John "Frank" Bike, United States Army (3/24/1915 - 3/8/1996) was born in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Margaret B. Bike neé Dzinskiewitz. He enlisted in the Army on July 17, 1943 and was released on January 20, 1946. The donor, William S. Bike, inherited these letters from his mother, and Pvt. Bike was the donor's uncle, and the donor's father was William F. Bike. William also donated the Jean Smolen Second World War correspondence (2017-082-w-r) and inherited them from his mother.(information obtained from ancestry.com, and 1940 Federal Census, and the donor)
Extent
.025 Linear feet (1 folder)
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.