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In this letter, dated January 19, 1942, from Julia F. Begley, teacher at the Hearst Day Adult Americanization Class, addressed "TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN," Begley describes the attendance of interned German national Richard Auras's attendance and keen interest in his work. She describes his attitude toward America and American principles as "of the finest."
Auras was arrested on December 8, 1941 by the US government under the Alien Enemy Act of 1798 and interned at Fort Lincoln, south of Bismarck, ND.
See also:
Petition and Affidavit By Curt Benedict for Release of Richard Auras from Internment, August 1946
Letter from Richard Auras to William Langer Regarding Internment Status Decision, January 27, 1946
Date of Work
1-19-1942
Keywords
Ellis Island, German, Germany, Fort Lincoln, Internment, Richard Auras, World War II, WWII
Organizations Referenced
Hearst Day Adult Americanization Class, San Francisco Unified School District
People Referenced
Julia F. Begley, Richard Auras
Recommended Citation
Begley, Julia F., "Letter from Julia F. Begley "To Whom It May Concern" Regarding Richard Auras, January 19, 1942" (1942). William Langer Papers. 97.
https://commons.und.edu/langer-papers/97