In this episode we go through two of Bruce’s letters in depth, and in the process we learn about Bruce’s siblings, life in Santa Ana, and reminisce about old Ledger ads for Hattie Scott’s. We're joined by Dale Kropf, our Lowell historian, and Susan Teunis, Bruce's middle daughter. Susan solves a family mystery for us and reads a letter.
 
Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

In this episode we go through two of Bruce’s letters in depth, and in the process we learn about Bruce’s siblings, life in Santa Ana, and reminisce about old Ledger ads for Hattie Scott’s. We're joined by Dale Kropf, our Lowell historian, and Susan Teunis, Bruce's middle daughter. Susan solves a family mystery for us and reads a letter. Original music by Roger MacNaughton.

Episode 4: Father's Day- June, 1942

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 4: Father's Day- June, 1942

Episode 4: Father's Day- June, 1942