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Harold L. Frankhauser, Incoming Letters Regarding the World War II Home Front, 1942/1946

0.4 Linear Feet Summary: 5 in. (1 document case)
Letters and greeting cards received by Harold L. Frankhauser of Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1942-1946 while serving the U.S. Navy in a medical detachment on the USS Chilton (APA-38) during World War II. The letters are from family and friends in Parkersburg, friends in the armed forces, and girl friends, reflecting a diverse range of home front experiences. There is an extensive series of letters from Lillian Tosker of New York, whom Harold Frankhauser married, which include numerous references to sentiment, as well as aspects of daily city life, such as transportation, employment, and entertainment. There are references to popular culture in the letters, including movies, big bands, vocalists, and sporting events. There are two photographs that include, presumably, Harold L. Frankhauser with his parents. Harold Lee Frankhauser was born in West Virginia on May 20, 1921.
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Harold L. Frankhauser, Incoming Letters Regarding the World War II Home Front, 1942/1946 0.4 Linear Feet Summary: 5 in. (1 document case)

Frankhauser, Harold L.
Letters and greeting cards received by Harold L. Frankhauser of Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1942-1946 while serving the U.S. Navy in a medical detachment on the USS Chilton (APA-38) during World War II. The letters are from family and friends in Parkersburg, friends in the armed forces, and girl friends, reflecting a diverse range of home front experiences. There is an extensive series of letters from Lillian Tosker of New York, whom Harold Frankhauser married, which include numerous references to sentiment, as well as aspects of daily city life, such as transportation, employment, and entertainment. There are references to popular culture in the letters, including movies, big bands, vocalists, and sporting events. There are two photographs that include, presumably, Harold L. Frankhauser with his parents. Harold Lee Frankhauser was born in West Virginia on May 20, 1921.

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