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Letter about Leona's Engagement
Leona tells Maxine about Link and the new engagement ring she's sporting. She writes about the upcoming Christmas party and inquires about gifts.
Letter from Accra
Leona writes to her sister regarding a trip taken to the "floral gardens" 23 miles from camp.
Special Orders No. 147
These orders dictate the transfer and transportation of the WACs attached to the 1202d Army Air Forces Base Unit to the 1400 Army Air Forces Base Unit in London, England.
Letter while on furlough
Leona writes Maxine to say she left out the details on her telegram, but hopes that they can meet up while she's on furlough as she will surely be assigned overseas soon.
Lost WACS Sought Off Ivory Coast: Air and Sea Units Press Hunt for Plane with 18 Off Africa
Article from the Philadelphia Bulletin outlining the crash of an Army Transport Command plane traveling from Accra to Roberts Field in Liberia.
18 WACS Missing on African Flight
Article from the New York Times about the 18 WACs missing on a flight from Africa. The article highlights the service of Pfc. Frieda Friend specifically.
18 Missing WACS Embarked at ATC
Article from Miami, Florida about how 18 of the missing WACs embarked on their overseas tour of duty from Miami. The article goes into a little more detail about Cpl. Velma Holden, Pvt. Helen Rozzelle, Pvt. Wilma Liles, Pvt. Rose Brohinsky…
Enroute to overseas assignment
Leona Seyfert writes her sister while stopped over at Miami Beach, Florida, awaiting overseas transport to Accra. She writes that they stopped briefly in Washington, D.C. and she saw the Capitol.
Enroute to Basic Training
Leona Seyfert drops her sister a quick note while traveling to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia for basic training.
