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Bracelet: World War II Souvenir (Italy)

Description: Aluminum bracelet formed as 1 large and six small oval plaques joined by flattened links. Large plaque with engraved images of eagles framing a view of the bay of Naples, inscribed "NAPLES". Other links with engraved views of various locations in Italy and one with a view of a camel and a palm tree labeled "AFRICA". One link with date 1944.
Date: 1944
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[Letter from Carolyn R. Itri to Private Nicholas C. Soviero, August 9th, 1944]

Description: A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter opens with Carolyn thanking Nicolas for a mystery textile that he sent home to her as a gift and how she wishes she could have seen the places that he is sending her the gifts from with him. She goes on to tell him about visiting friends and how it reminded her of when she saw him last. Written August 9th and Posted August 11th.
Date: August 9, 1944
Creator: Itri, Carolyn R.
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[Letter from Letter from Carolyn R. Itri to Nicholas C. Soviero, July 3, 1944]

Description: A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter reads, "My darling sweetheart, Well, I got three letters from you today". The letter continues with questions on how he likes Italy, an Italian family he visited, the weather surrounding the fourth of July, sleeping habits and how she cant wait to learn them and be warm in bed, and lastly details about photo negatives and family activities. The letter closes "Please take care of yourself & again I repeat. … more
Date: July 3, 1944
Creator: Itri, Carolyn R.
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[Typed version: Letter from Carolyn R. Itri to Private Nicholas C. Soviero, August 9th, 1944]

Description: Typed version: A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter opens with Carolyn thanking Nicolas for a mystery textile that he sent home to her as a gift and how she wishes she could have seen the places that he is sending her the gifts from with him. She goes on to tell him about visiting friends and how it reminded her of when she saw him last. Written August 9th and Posted August 11th.
Date: August 9, 1944
Creator: Itri, Carolyn R.
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[Typed version: Letter from Letter from Carolyn R. Itri to Nicholas C. Soviero, July 3, 1944]

Description: Typed version: A love letter from Carolyn R. Itri to her future husband, Nicholas C. Soviero. The letter reads, "My darling sweetheart, Well, I got three letters from you today". The letter continues with questions on how he likes Italy, an Italian family he visited, the weather surrounding the fourth of July, sleeping habits and how she cant wait to learn them and be warm in bed, and lastly details about photo negatives and family activities. The letter closes "Please take care of yourself & a… more
Date: July 3, 1944
Creator: Itri, Carolyn R.
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