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Another Kansan Special
August 10, 17 and 20, 1944: Dad writes a few relatively short handwritten letters home, noting that he is “very short of words.” Summer is starting to wane at Topeka Army Air Base as “The days around here are warm and the cool evenings are a wonderful relief.” As he is writing the letter on … Continue reading
Categories: Dad's Letters Home, Topeka Army Air Base
Tags: Furlough, Kansas Weather, War Letters
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Expecting a Little Too Much
March 21 and 24, 1944: Two letters home to Albany from Dad while stationed at Topeka Army Air Base with the 21st Bomb Wing. The weather in Topeka on the first full day of spring is varying widely. Dad gives his impressions of a U.S.O. show that was held on base, and he updates the … Continue reading
Categories: Dad's Letters Home, Topeka Army Air Base
Tags: 21st Bomb Wing, Kansas Weather, Topeka Army Air Base, USO
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