Herb Lerner World War II Letters to Ruth Lerner
Aug 28, 1942-Sep 10, 1945, inclusive
Lerner, Herb, 1915-1972
Harris-Lerner, Rosalie (Role: Donor)
The collection consists of hundreds of almost daily World War II letters (Aug 28, 1942-Sep 10, 1945) from Herb Lerner to his wife Ruth Lerner, also a Communist and an activist in the fur workers union (Joint Board, Fur, Leather & Machine Workers Union). The letters contain domestic and international political commentary reflective of Lerner's Communist politics, and personal remarks, notably expressions of love and concern for his wife.
Tamiment staff, 2010. Edited to correct subject headings and notes, 2010.
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Letters (from U.S.), Aug 28, 1942-Feb 20, 1943
1, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from North Africa), Feb 23, 1943-Jul 9, 1943
1, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy: Sicily), Jul 1, 1943-Oct 19, 143
1, Folder: 3 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy), Oct 30, 1943-Dec 27, 1943
1, Folder: 4 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy), Jan 1, 1944-Feb 29, 1944
1, Folder: 5 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy: Anzio Beachhead), Mar 1, 1944-May31, 1944
1, Folder: 6 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy), Jun 2, 1944-Aug 30, 1944
1, Folder: 7 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy), Sep 1, 1944-Dec 31, 1944
1, Folder: 8 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy), Jan 3, 1943-May 31, 1945
2, Folder: 1 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)
Letters (from Italy), Jun 1, 1945-Sep 10, 1945
2, Folder: 2 (Material Type: Mixed Materials)