Scope and Contents From the Collection: This is a nearly complete collection of letters from Melvin G. Thompson to his wife, Hope, while he was serving in World War II. Also included are a letter to Melvin Thompson from his mother, a few “vmail” letters, and a couple telegrams to his wife, likely written to assuage her fears for his safety. In addition to the correspondence, the collection includes two scrapbook pages with pictures of Melvin G. Thompson, and two editions of the 83rd Division newspaper.Melvin Thompson's...

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Materials include four unmatched letter envelopes; a notice of change of address; two pages from a scrapbook, including three small photos of Thompson, a news clipping and a cartoon; and two editions of the 83rd Division Thunderbolt, the unit newspaper, showing the 83rd Division meeting the Russians on May 5, 1945 and the 83rd holding the only Elbe River bridgehead on April 28, 1945.