Letter from Jerome Epstein, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Epstein, dated December 2, 1945

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C0262B001F005L012

Title

Letter from Jerome Epstein, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Epstein, dated December 2, 1945

Creator

Epstein, Jerome, Jr.

Description

Letter written by Jerome Epstein, Jr. while serving at Memphis, TN after World War II discussing Chanukah, Army life, and family and hometown news.

Date

Extent

2 pages

Coverage

World War, 1939-1945

Subject

Source

Jerome Epstein Papers #C0262, Box 1 Folder 5

Publisher

George Mason University Libraries

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Copyright not held by George Mason University Libraries. Restricted to personal, non-commercial use only. For permission to publish, contact Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

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C0262B001F005L012
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Dec. 2, 1945
Dear Mother and Dad,
It was good to talk to you yesterday. However, I’m afraid I didn’t have much news to tell you. Once one gets settled, life in the Army goes on in a steady and regular pace with little deviation.
I was surprised to learn that Chanukah comes so early this year. It usually falls during Christmas week, doesn’t it?
I am at the USO now, having just come from the movies. Saw Alice Faye in “Fallen Angel.” In the past few days I have also seen “What Next, Corporal Hargrove” and “Too Young to Know,” – both excellent comedies.
I understand the discharge score is now 50 points or 3 ½ years of service. I figure I will be in about 4 more months yet. However, they could possibly speed things up, but

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I’m not counting on it.
It is certainly a terrible thing about Mildred Altschul. The certainty of something like like [sic] is so horrible. Man has a long way to go in medicine. Has she ever been told the truth about the supposed operation?
I wasn’t too surprised to hear about Elizabeth and Sam, Jr.
The Navy has taken over the town tonight. Everything is jammed.
Glad to hear I made some buys in Italy. It was a wonderful experience. I’m glad I had it now.
Not much else to write about. Love to both of you.
Lovingly,
Jerome, Jr.

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