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Bonman Letters

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0891

Content Description

This collection consists of a series of letters written by Private John Robert "Jack" Bonman (1925-2012) to his parents, Edith and Adolph, and sister, Gay, during his deployment in World War II (1944-1946). It also includes a typed reminiscence titled "The Reluctant Warrior" written by Bonman much later in his life.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1944-1946

Extent

.5 Cubic Feet (document box)

Language of Materials

English

Title
MS 891 Bonman Letters
Author
Angie Davis
Date
8/12/2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Idaho State Archives Manuscript Collections Repository

Contact:
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Boise ID 83712
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