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Hamas, Alex (Second World War correspondence)
2017.173.w.r
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Description
This collection contains sixteen correspondence from Corporal Alex Hamas, United States Army to his then fiancée Mary Louise
Kucan during the Second World War. Also included are one photograph of Hamas, one certificate of enrollment to the World War
II Registry of Rememberances, and one biography written by Mrs. Hamas.
Background
Corporal Alex Hamas (pronounced HAY-miss), United States Army (7/25/1922 - 4/19/2004) was born and lived his entire life in
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Taylor Allderdice High School and later two years at the University of Pittsburgh.
Extent
.04 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.