[Letter From Robert McNutt - March 22, 1938]

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Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities. He mentions having pictures developed, communications between himself and individuals named Mike and Elizabeth, and an electric razor he recently won.

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[1] p. ; 27 cm. + 1 envelope : col. ill. ; 13 x 20 cm.

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McNutt, Robert May 22, 1938.

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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Established in 1967, the Museum honors the 8 million Americans who served in WWII in the Pacific Theater by sharing their stories with the world. Located in Fredericksburg in the restored Nimitz "Steamboat" Hotel, the Museum partners with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve the historical resources of the era.

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Letter from Robert McNutt discussing his latest activities. He mentions having pictures developed, communications between himself and individuals named Mike and Elizabeth, and an electric razor he recently won.

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[1] p. ; 27 cm. + 1 envelope : col. ill. ; 13 x 20 cm.

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The Pearl Harbor Collection contains personal narratives, photographs, diaries, correspondence, and governmental papers that relate to men, women, children and ships present at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Robert McNutt was a sailor aboard the U.S.S. Arizona (BB-39) before the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive

The Digital Archive presents digitized collections from the Center for Pacific War Studies collections at the National Museum of the Pacific War. Collections and material are continuously being added and represent only a small portion of the archives' physical holdings.

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  • May 22, 1938

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  • May 30, 2024, 6:41 a.m.

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  • June 28, 2024, 12:27 p.m.

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McNutt, Robert. [Letter From Robert McNutt - March 22, 1938], letter, May 22, 1938; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1689071/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation.

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