Box 2

Scope and Contents From the Series: In January of 1944 John arrived at the Marine Corps Air Station in El Centro, California. This series of letters consists of detailed accounts of John and other marines attempting to get back on base in time for check-in. With John and Irene both in California, the early letters of this series consist of planning weekends together and recalling previous their previous meetings. John admits his love for Irene in these letters and is now willing to get engaged. However, John understands the...