Letter from Maida Riggs to Riggs family, December 7, 1944

Letter describes Maida's jaundice relapse and her transfer to a new facility where she is considered a semi-permanent patient. She also describes getting to know a GI, a visit from Ruthie and Jean, her boredom and desire to regain her sense of humor, a newborn baby that was delivered across the hall, and her frustration at getting despite making conscious efforts to be healthy. Letter is written on the American Red Cross Form 539A stationery.

Place

France

Extent

4 p.

Language

English

Subject(s)

Jaundice

World War, 1939-1945--Hospitals

World War, 1939-1945

World War, 1939-1945--War work--Red Cross

World War, 1939-1945--Women

creator(s)

Riggs, Maida L.

recipient(s)

Riggs family

Genre

Correspondence

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