Name/Title
Letter from John Zipp Sr., to John Zipp Jr. and EnvelopeEntry/Object ID
2005.9.79Scope and Content
2005.9.79A Letter from John Zipp Sr., to John Zipp Jr.
Written on The Sara Sota Hotel, Sarasota, Fla. letterhead.
Two sheets of paper, both with letterhead. Folded into thirds.
Outlined as a formal letter with a greeting of "My dear son John:."
The first paragraph states he was glad to receive the letter from Jan. 10th which was the anniversary of his father's death.
References are made in the hope that Frank may get a military deferment extended and the rejection of Fritz. Art's mother is in the hospital. He wrote Glady's about the childrens' shoes. Purchasing shirts through Frank. John has a recent birthday and Jimmy has one on the 23rd, he was sent a book and war savings stamps...relayed wanting to stay with Schimmels Oil of Orange which they have had for sometime.
Signed..
With love to all, I remain,
As always,
Pa
W 8.5" x H 11"
2005.9.79B Envelope with return address of The Sara Sota Hotel. Air Mail written above namd. Addressed to Mr. John Zipp Jr., / 602 Dover Center Road, / Bay Village, Ohio.
Postmark Jan 15 / 430PM / 1944. 1941 Postage Stamp, 6 Cent Red and Pink Vintage WWII Era Air Plane
Envelope was torn open on the right side.
W 9.25" x H 4.125"Collection
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