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dc.creatorCarter, Amon Gary, 1919-1982
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-05T21:19:59Z
dc.date.available2021-02-05T21:19:59Z
dc.date.issued1943-09-06
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/43731
dc.descriptionAmon writes to his sister about daily life at prisoner of war camp.
dc.format.medium5.75x13 paper
dc.relationAmon G. Carter Papers (MS 014)
dc.rightsPrior written permission from TCU Special Collections required to use any document or photograph
dc.sourceBox 143, POW - Correspondence 1943 2 of 7 Folder, Item 021
dc.subjectCarter, Amon G., Jr.
dc.subjectPrisoners of war
dc.subjectWorld War II
dc.titleLetter re: prisoner of war
dc.typeDocument
dc.description.transcriptionDear Katrine, I am getting along fine and waiting for my second parcel. I hope it has mostly food in it. Some of the officers get a lot of chocolate and food in theirs while others don't. Also some of the packages are a lot bigger. I think the censors and the Red Cross are mixed up a little because the Germans don't prohibit food coming in tins or jars. I have received nice letters from Ray Lee, Suzanne Clery, Mr. Kriendler, Mrs. Ericson, Ben Keith, Granny, Mrs. Dinkins, Bertice, and Mrs. Burston in Houston. Sorry to hear about her husband. Since I can't write all of them, please thank them for me. I think as soon as my complete uniform is sent home from Africa, my blouse, good trousers, and so forth, it would be a good idea to send them to one of Dad's friends in London so I can have something to wear once I reach England. Would like to have report on treatment, people in similar case as we are, are receiving at home. I think people at home have wrong idea about us. Oh yes, we can receive book parcels also, so try sending some magazines. Hope you and Carl are fine. Give everyone my regards, especially the barber shop. Hope all my girlfriends aren't worrying you too much. Sure hope to be home before long. Sure hope so because I have done enough traveling. Lots of Love, Amon JR PS I am the 3rd Oldest 2nd LT here and all three of us from same outfit.


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    The Amon G. Carter Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, newspapers, scrapbooks, and artifacts. The papers document the history of Fort Worth and the Southwest, as well as Carter's personal and business interests.

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