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Correspondence about Wehner, circa 1918-1942

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 2

Contents

Letter, H. Whitcomb Nicolson to Mrs. F. W. Wehner, September 21, 1918. The letter notifies the Wehner family that Joseph is missing in action. Two (2) pages; typed transcription included. Note: Page one of this letter is currently on display in the World War I Gallery of the Personal Courage Wing.

Letter, War Department to Mrs. F. W. Wehner, March 5, 1919. Letter from the War Department noting the enclosure of the death certificate for Joseph Wehner. Two (2) pages.

Letter, American Red Cross, National Headquarters to Wehner family, undated. Expresses sympathy and includes two (2) copies of a photograph of Joseph Wehner's grave, taken by the Graves Registration Service.

Letter, W. C. Posten to Albert Wehner, April 5, 1942. Posten writes to Albert Wehner about his brother Joseph (Posten attended Phillips Exeter Academy with Joseph), and about a new book being published which contains a chapter about Joseph Wehner and Frank Luke during World War I. One (1) page; envelope included.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1918-1942

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 0.25 Cubic Feet (1 2-inch letter size document box and 2 oversize folders)

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874


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