Letters
- Containers:
- Box 2, Folder 5
- Scope and content:
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Letters from William Key Howard to Frances Robb. Writes of his quartermaster in San Bernardino, California being disbanded and of his transfer to Ft. Lewis near Seatle, Washington, expects to be assigned to medical duty. At Ft. Lewis he must go through basic training again and eight weeks of technical training. Describes his training experiences including a film entitled "The Colored Soldier", discusses race and the military. Anticipates his furlough at the end of training. Mentions many AWOLs and unit break ups- so the Army increased furloughs to raise moral. Mentions camp life at Ft. Lewis and his plans to visit Tokoma and Seattle, he prefers Seattle. Responds to news about his family and friends back home, mentions Robert Robb's illness many times, Robb had a blood clot and was bedridden.
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