Letter from Jerome Epstein, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Epstein, dated December 2, 1945
Item
Identifier
C0262B001F005L012
Title
Letter from Jerome Epstein, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Epstein, dated December 2, 1945 See all items with this value
Creator
Epstein, Jerome, Jr. See all items with this value
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. See all items with this value
Date
12/2/1945 See all items with this value
Extent
2 pages
Coverage
World War, 1939-1945
Subject
Military See all items with this value
Memphis (Tennessee) See all items with this value
Source
Jerome Epstein Papers #C0262, Box 1 Folder 5 See all items with this value
Publisher
George Mason University Libraries
Rights
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.
Transcription
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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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
Image 2:
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.
