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Samples of V-Mail (Victory Mail) from the Bromiley Family, undated MISC MSS 345

Samples of V-Mail (Victory Mail) from the Bromiley Family, undated

MISC MSS 345

Summary Information

Abstract
The Samples of V-Mail (Victory Mail) from the Bromiley Family Collection contains descriptions and photocopied examples of v-mail.
Collection Title
Samples of V-Mail (Victory Mail) from the Bromiley Family
Date of Materials
undated
Creator
Bromiley Family
Call Number
MISC MSS 345
Amount
0.01 cubic feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Box
MISC 67
Folder
3
Repository
La Crosse Public Library Archives

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Samples of V-Mail (Victory Mail) from the Bromiley, MISC MSS 345, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI

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Historical Note

V-mail, short for victory mail, was a mail process used by the United States during World War II (WWII) to allow civilians and soldiers stationed abroad to securely and cheaply correspond. To reduce the cost of sending a letter through the military postal system, v-mail would be censored, then copied to film, and then printed back onto paper upon arriving at its destination. V-mail was sent at no cost to the soldiers, and postage for civilians was three cents.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

La Crosse Public Library Archives 2016 December

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La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
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Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Acquisitions Information

(Accession no. 2016.148) Donated by Jack Bromiley, November 2016

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Controlled Access Headings

Personal Name(s)

  • Bromiley, Jack

Subject(s)

  • Military correspondence
  • World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel

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