Bascom Walden Sparkman Letters to Wife Eleanor, August 1944-December 1944
- Containers:
- 18.0019 - Box 1, Folder 003
- Scope and content:
This folder contains sixty-three letters which begin shortly before Operation Dragoon, the invasion of Southern France, through to the border of Germany. An August 30 letter mentions trading with the local French for produce. Of note, a September 7 letter discusses French women who collaborated and having their heads shaved. The September 10 letter discusses Walden having mailed the German grain sack piece and its use which is contained in this collection. A November 8 letter discusses sending home collectibles including a bible found by Sparkman at Cassino that belonged to another soldier.
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
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- Location of this collection:
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