Box 4253.003

Scope and Contents This collections consists of 48 letters written to Joseph and Marie Vorel of Berwyn, Cook County, Illinois, by Joseph Jr., “Joie,” and Robert “Bobby” Vorel, and to Joie Vorel, from his brother, Bobby Vorel while they were both in the military during World War II. 37 of the letters in the collection are written by Bobby to either his parents or his brother and describe the various locations where he is stationed. Also, in almost every letter, he asks his parents to send packages of food and...