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Letter No.25, 1953 May 9

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents Veramay wrote a letter about how upset she was when she read Wright’s previous letter to her. He claimed that she didn’t love him and warned her that if she didn’t see things his way then he would not write back. Veramay told Wright that it was unfair of him to expect her not to go out. She explained to him that she would not tolerate his unreasonable demands. All throughout the letter she wrote about how unfair he was being and how she could not continue to be his girlfriend if he was to be...
Dates: 1953 May 9

Letter No.26 Empty Envelope

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

Collection of letters written by Veramay Spencer to her boyfriend, US Army soldier Kenneth L. Wright. Topics discussed in letters include Veramay’s daily routine back home, her frustration of knowing Wright was so far away and the war. Also included are photographs of Wright in his military uniform and with friends.

Dates: 1953 - 1955

Letter No.24, 1953 May 6

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 10
Scope and Contents Veramay started the letter by telling Wright to take care of himself because he was in a dangerous zone where bombing was occurring. Veramay proceeded to write about everyone back home and updated Wright with what was going on with everyone. She went on to write that perhaps it wouldn’t be a good idea for her to meet him at the port when he arrived home, but she said she was afraid he would return to Riverside without seeing her. Veramay apologized if Wright had any doubts about her going...
Dates: 1953 May 6