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Tagged With: Draft Deferments

The Best Has Happened

April 20 and 24, 1944: Anna writes two letters to her brothers from the home front in Albany, NY. The baby is just getting over being sick and work is being done to get the upstairs apartment ready for the new tenants. The baby continues to grow and amuse the family with her antics and … Continue reading »

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Nothing is Safe Anymore

March 17 & 20, 1944. Anna writes two letters to her brothers. Mama is finally getting her false teeth made, Easter is on its way, the upstairs renters are moving out, and Anna is facing the prospect that Eddie may be drafted as a result of new laws under consideration. Anna writes that “mama has … Continue reading »

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