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  • Collection: Daniel Klapproth World War II photographs and letters, 1939-1945

UWPMC045_l_105.pdf
Daniel mentions that he is back in Orogrande. He indicates that he might move to a new camp soon. Daniel also talks about his poor health lately.

UWPMC045_l_104.pdf
Daniel writes that he is enclosing some pictures he took in the desert. He talks about some of the work he has been doing, and also mentions that he is now smoking a pipe instead of cigarettes. He also mentions that he heading back to mechanic…

UWPMC045_l_103.pdf
Daniel mentions that he received film from home. He talks about his health and asks about his brothers. He closes by asking his mother a question.

UWPMC045_l_102.pdf
Daniel describes the weather patterns in Texas, and mentions how difficult it is to deal with. He also talks about driving to a town in Mexico and having a great time there.

UWPMC045_l_101.pdf
Daniel talks about some of the work he has been doing, and mentions how many new recruits they are getting. He speculates that the war might be over before they have finished training. He also mentions how much he misses home.

UWPMC045_l_100.pdf
Daniel talks about how busy he is now that he is back in Texas. He mentions that there is not much to do anymore. He also talks about his train ride and how filthy it was.

UWPMC045_l_099.pdf
Daniel explains that he could have gone on furlough already, but that he wanted to collect his pay first. He talks about wanting to buy a cheap car before heading home. He also mentions having a good time recently.

UWPMC045_l_098.pdf
Daniel talks about going to school again. He discusses how easy it was for him with all of his previous experience. He also mentions that his outfit was inspected by a team from Virginia. Daniel also mentions that he thinks he will not be able to…

UWPMC045_l_097.pdf
Daniel mentions that he is going to have to wait until his next furlough opportunity. He also reminds his mother that he is sending the pictures he took in Panama back home. He also asks his mother to send some of the pictures he took while he was in…

UWPMC045_l_096.pdf
Daniel talks about the spurs he sent home and explains why he is not sending money home this month.
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