[Letter from Victor Lauderdale to J.R Lauderdale, November 14th, 1918]

One of 14 postcards in the series: Box 1: 1917-1919 : Folder 23: Post Cards - Various available on this site.

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Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R. Lauderdale, November 14, 1918. The letter addresses the armistice ending the war and the ensuing celebrations taking place among the civilians and soldiers. Lauderdale relays information on the attitudes of the French, his intentions to explore Europe before coming home and details about his coworkers and job as a bookkeeper.

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4 p. ; 14 x 20 cm. + 1 envelope (12 x 15 cm.)

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Lauderdale, Victor November 14, 1918.

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Letter and envelope from son Victor Lauderdale to his father J.R. Lauderdale, November 14, 1918. The letter addresses the armistice ending the war and the ensuing celebrations taking place among the civilians and soldiers. Lauderdale relays information on the attitudes of the French, his intentions to explore Europe before coming home and details about his coworkers and job as a bookkeeper.

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4 p. ; 14 x 20 cm. + 1 envelope (12 x 15 cm.)

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  • Preferred Citation: Victor Lauderdale Collection (AR0229), University of North Texas Special Collections

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Victor Lauderdale Collection

Early 20th century postcards and memorabilia collected by Victor Edward Lauderdale, who served as a corporal in World War I.

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  • November 14, 1918

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Lauderdale, Victor. [Letter from Victor Lauderdale to J.R Lauderdale, November 14th, 1918], postcard, November 14, 1918; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2015972/: accessed May 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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