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Wyman Taylor Letters, 1953 0.25 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

15 handwritten letters from Wyman Taylor, Jr. to his wife during the Korean War. Taylor was stationed in Korea with the Army. The correspondence is arranged chronologically. Taylor discusses his various duties, including equipment cleaning and serving as a rifleman for a blast team. The letters mainly detail Taylor's loneliness and desire for his wife. In August 1953, Taylor's daughter Dawn is born in Detroit. Topic include finances, budgetary matters, and paying off debts. Taylor also discusses material goods sent home: a Korean painting, a letter opener, and a Japanese "itching" (or etching). He also asks for supplies: pen refills, watch repair, buttons, and a small calendar to keep track of the days.

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