In this episode we read letters that feature several mentions of Bruce's coal stove, as well as a story about a mishap on the London Underground. We hear about his friend Major Odle and welcome a special guest-- Bruce's granddaughter Megan Summerfield. Featuring Megan Summerfield. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

In this episode we read letters that feature several mentions of Bruce's coal stove, as well as a story about a mishap on the London Underground. We hear about his friend Major Odle and welcome a special guest-- Bruce's granddaughter Megan Summerfield. Featuring Megan Summerfield. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

In this episode we read letters that feature several mentions of Bruce's coal stove, as well as a story about a mishap on the London Underground. We hear about his friend Major Odle and welcome a special guest-- Bruce's granddaughter Megan Summerfield. Featuring Megan Summerfield. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

Episode 33: Major Odle- December 1943

A serial story of a WW2 B-17 pilot from Lowell, Michigan in his own words. We dive into letters written by Captain James Bruce McMahon during his time in World War 2 that he sent to his parents, siblings, and friends back home in Lowell, Michigan. His relatives will be reading his words and giving some context to what was happening in the world and in Lowell at the time he wrote these.

See the primary sources at lowellmuseum.org
Follow the Lowell Historical Museum on FB
Follow Letters Home on Instagram @lettershomelowell

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A serial story of a WW2 B-17 pilot from Lowell, Michigan in his own words. We dive into letters written by Captain James Bruce McMahon during his time in World War 2 that he sent to his parents, siblings, and friends back home in Lowell, Michigan. His relatives will be reading his words and giving some context to what was happening in the world and in Lowell at the time he wrote these. See the primary sources at lowellmuseum.org Follow the Lowell Historical Museum on FB Follow Letters Home on Instagram @lettershomelowell

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Episode 33: Major Odle- December 1943

Episode 33: Major Odle- December 1943