Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, June 7, 1942

Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated June 7, 1942. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry, A.P.O. #1, Fort Benning, Georgia, dated June 8, 1942. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes after receiving her latest letter and dreaming that it would arrive that day. He also writes about his experience on Guard Duty, the health benefits of Army training, and the recent movie he saw starring Spencer Tracy. Please note, a portion of this letter contains language that is harmful and offensive and should be viewed with awareness and racial and cultural sensitivity.

World War II

1942-06-07

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

RHC-93_Olexa_1942-06-07

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