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Clark, Vincent Myers (Second World War correspondence)
2017.174.w.r
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Series 1, Correspondence 1944 May 7 - 1945 May 25
Physical Description: .08 Linear Feet(1 folder)
Language of Material: English.
This series contains the written correspondences to Vincent Clark. The letter and postcard, written by Harry Giddings, describe
the need to catch up after a long time without talking, the beauty of Hawaii, the military's campaign in the Philippines,
and the desire to return home soon. The v-mail, written by Frank Cate, describes his vacation in Italy after the conclusion
of the War in Europe and congratulating Vincent on the upcoming birth of his son.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Correspondence -- World War, 1939-1945
World War (1939-1945)
World War (1939-1945) -- Victory in Europe Day (VE Day)
World War (1939-1945) -- Philippines.
Series 2, Ephemera
Physical Description: .08 Linear Feet(1 folder)
Language of Material: English.
This series contains three photographs concerning Technician Fifth Grade Harry L. Giddings. The first is a photo of Giddings
in military uniform, showing just his face; the back of the picture is labeled "dad's army friend - Harry Gidding". The second
is a photo of Giddings in military uniform, embracing a smiling woman; the back of the picture is labeled ""Harry Giddings
and Girl Friend in Hawaii. Harry killed on Okinawa awfter wars end by demolition debris". The third is a photo of Giddings
gravestone, which reads "Harry L. Giddings, Tec5 49 Field Arty 7 Div, World War II, Sept 7 1914 - July 22 1945".