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Bernice Quarles correspondence, 1942-1945.
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Title:
Bernice Quarles correspondence, 1942-1945Creator/Contributor:
Quarles, Bernice, 1920-1996, creator, correspondent.Abstract:
Contains correspondence (over 100 letters) sent to Miss Bernice Quarles in Oakland, California from family members and friends,
some of whom are soldiers serving overseas during World War II. Letters reflect the concerns of ordinary African-Americans
during the World War II era. Includes a newspaper clipping photograph of Cpl. John Lee Harvey. Letters originate from states
throughout the southern United States.
Date:
1942 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caAfrican Americans -- California -- Oakland -- Correspondence
African American soldiers -- Southern States -- Correspondence
African American soldiers
African Americans
Quarles, Bernice -- 1920-1996 -- Correspondence
Quarles family -- Correspondence
Quarles family
Note:
Purchase from Bolerium Books ; 2010.
Bernice Quarles Lovely (born December 6, 1920 in Texas ; died November 1, 1996 in Alameda County, California) was a resident
of Oakland, California. She married Alvin J. Lovely on October 26, 1974 in Alameda County.
Bernice Quarles correspondence, BANC MSS 2010/139, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.
In English.
Type:
Personal correspondence.Physical Description:
print
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Language:
English