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Title
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GLC09120.035: Sidney Diamond to Estelle Spero, June 12, 1942.
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Subject
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World War II;
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Description
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Describes a seven mile hike that his platoon had completed before supper. Discusses the process of "blood typing" that the army carries out, stamping each soldier's blood type onto his identification tag, enabling hasty blood transfusions should the need arise. Describes the effects of the chemical phosgene. Mentions a discussion that had arisen that morning regarding gas-proof chambers, and that he is being considered as possible officer training material Received June 12 1942
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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 12, 1942
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Relation
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GLC09120
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Extent
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6 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