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Category: 1944 Letters

‘Make Up Your Minds About How Long Vince Was Home’

March 19, 2012

Babe also recalls a story from his youth about his family bought jelly for the glasses it came in, but the story takes a weird turn. … More ‘Make Up Your Minds About How Long Vince Was Home’

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An Angry Letter About Something His Parents Want to Know

March 15, 2012

When you consider how long it takes a letter to arrive, and a reply to return, it makes the tone of this letter from Babe that much more painful. Everyone must harbor hard feelings for quite some time. … More An Angry Letter About Something His Parents Want to Know

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About Babe’s Cousin Gevena: ‘Ma, That Kid Has Brains’

March 14, 2012

Babe refers to a cousin, whom I got to know when I was a youngster: my first cousin once-removed, Gevena LePre. … More About Babe’s Cousin Gevena: ‘Ma, That Kid Has Brains’

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Pictures, Please: ‘We Are Dying to See What You Look Like Now’

March 13, 2012

Plus, Babe laments his inability to find anyplace to swim–and he remembers “the old times” at Crooked Path. … More Pictures, Please: ‘We Are Dying to See What You Look Like Now’

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Taking the Time to Scold His Brother for Poor Grammar

March 12, 2012

“If he doesn’t show considerable improvement in his grammar, I shall have to write to Miss Drum and tell her to push him a little better.” … More Taking the Time to Scold His Brother for Poor Grammar

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Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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