V-Mail Letter sent by Herbert Wilken, artwork by his son Bill Wilken, to Alfred Wilken, 1944

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Name/Title

V-Mail Letter sent by Herbert Wilken, artwork by his son Bill Wilken, to Alfred Wilken, 1944

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.9

Scope and Content

This is a fun, handwritten note written 04/04/1944, with illustrations by Bill Wilkin, wishing Alfred to a happy birthday and inviting Alfred to Bill’s birthday party on Sunday . It is signed by Bill Wilken (aka William Herbert Wilkin), Herbert’s son, and includes an adult’s handwriting.

Collection

William H. Wilken Collection

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wilken, Alfred William, Wilken, Herbert, Wilken, William Herbert

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Background on Victory Mail