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Title
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GLC09120.038: Sidney Diamond to Estelle Spero, June 17, 1942.
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Subject
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World War II;
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Description
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Allays Estelle's fears regarding the use of mustard and lewisite gases in the war effort. Letter written while Sidney is on guard duty, and he mentions that an important feature of this job is keeping the white soldiers out of the "Negro" section. Recalls an incident that occurred at Fort Dix when armed black malcontents were shot at by white M.P.s. Discusses the racial tension that exists in the segregated army.
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Creator
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Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
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Source
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The Gilder Lehman Institute of American History (Collection)
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Date
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June 17, 1942
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Relation
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GLC09120
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Extent
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14 p. ; 18.5 x 27 cm.
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Language
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English
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Type
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Autograph letter signed