Letters: Hazel to Parents (10 of 13), January 2, 1945-March 28, 1945

Containers:

10.0050 - Box 1, Folder 011

Scope and content:

This folder contains letters to Bowman's parents from January 2, 1945-March 28, 1945. Letters cover her time working for the Red Cross in India, her observations and experiences in India, news from home, and interactions and letters with friends. In her letter from January 16, 1945, she includes a sketch of the Red Cross Club that she announces they will be moving from into a better space. She also included several editions of Saf Salaam, which announced Red Cross events to be published in The News of the ARC in China, India and Burma. Beginning with her letter on March 2, 1945, Bowman was moved to North Burma; in this first letter she included a sketch of the set-up of the Red Cross station. She also includes a pre-written letter, which has a blank for addressing to any recipient, which describes the social and entertainment activities of the Red Cross in March of 1945. She also included a map titled "A.G.I View of American Red Cross, China, India and Burma" which shows cartoon GIs and Red Cross workers across Asia.

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