Letters: Mom to Hazel (13 of 14), August 3, 1945-September 28, 1945

Containers:

Box 10.0050 - Box 2, Folder 013

Scope and content:

This folder contains letters sent to Hazel Bowman by her mother while she was working for the Red Cross in India. Her mother mainly talks about everyday matters and gives updates on family and friends at home and away from town. Her August 10th letter included an earlier letter of hers from July 29th, as well as several forwarded letters; of note is her resigned reaction to the impending end of war with Japan and the letter from Elsie discussing Jack's missing in action case. Her August 12, 1945, letter discussed how they were waiting by the radio for news on the war's end. Her August 16, 1945, letter discussed the surrender of the Japanese. Her August 23, 1945, discussed the British action in India during the war. Her letter from September 16, 1945, discussed damage from a recent hurricane. Her September 24, 1945, letter was a typed account of Red Cross women working overseas, but it is unsigned; the author discusses the challenges facing a Red Cross women, namely the low spirits of American GIs and sexual advances from soldiers. She also criticized the men and American culture for its prejudices. She also included newspaper clippings which included materials like cartoons, news about the Red Cross, and a profile of Hazel.

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