James Francis McNamara Miscellaneous World War II Papers
These consist of about 20 pieces and are miscellaneous in nature. Among them is an insurance policy from the War Damage Corporation dated 1942; a copy of an army news letter titled "Sukiyaaki 16", undated but late 1950 or early 1951, and labeled as being the last issue; three or four envelopes, some of which bear the "Free" mark others stamped as being "passed by Naval Censor"; a letter written by his daughter on June 26, 1945 a letter addressed to Mr. McNamara from Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, dated Nov 10, 1945 extending best wishes upon the formers returning to civilian life; and a V-Mall" Christmas greeting (V Mail was the term used for letters which were photocopied and reduced in size in order to transport mall more easily and cheaper and thus help the war effort.)
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