V-Mail Letter from Herbert Wilken, written by Ethel (Zolz) Wilken to Alfred Wilken, 1943

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Name/Title

V-Mail Letter from Herbert Wilken, written by Ethel (Zolz) Wilken to Alfred Wilken, 1943

Entry/Object ID

2024.1.11

Scope and Content

In this letter dated 08/30/1943, Ethel informs Alfred of local news including that fall is in the air, family events, gas rationing (she longs for a vacation but can’t take one due to no gas being available), and other events. It touches her that these letters mean to much to Alfred, he recently stated of feeling so close to the family even though the distance is great. Mentions Churchill and ‘Eleanor’, including Churchill’s visits to Hyde Park.

Collection

William H. Wilken Collection

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wilken, Alfred William, Wilken, Herbert, Wilken, Ethel (Zotz)

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