Letters Home

Letters Home

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 26: A Mission to Emden- September 1943

Episode 26: A Mission to Emden- September 1943

In this episode, we read Bruce's description of his base in Thurleigh and some letters he wrote to his siblings. We also get information about one of Bruce’s first missions to Emden, Germany, courtesy...

30 Tammi 202537min

Episode 25: Thurleigh AirField- September 1943

Episode 25: Thurleigh AirField- September 1943

This is the first episode where we read Bruce's letters from overseas, specifically Thurleigh AirField in England. We also learn about V-mail and WRENS and get an update on the Detroit Tigers 1943 sea...

23 Tammi 202526min

Episode 24: Back from Leave- August 1943

Episode 24: Back from Leave- August 1943

Bruce is back from leave and so are we! This episode features the last letters Bruce wrote before heading to Europe, which reveal some big news about what he did when he was home. We also learn a lot ...

16 Tammi 202542min

Episode 23: Getting Ready for Leave- June 1943

Episode 23: Getting Ready for Leave- June 1943

In June 1943, Bruce gets ready for his first trip back home to Lowell in over a year. We also learn about Lowell author Glendon Swarthout and his connection to Bruce and Bruce's future wife "Marg A." ...

26 Joulu 202428min

Episode 22: Instructing in Dalhart- May 1943

Episode 22: Instructing in Dalhart- May 1943

In this episode, we read a letter where Bruce describes one of his missions in detail, we learn about a night out in Amarillo, and learn about Lowell's most famous author, Glendon Swarthout, and his c...

19 Joulu 202437min

Episode 21: Spring Celebrations- May 1943

Episode 21: Spring Celebrations- May 1943

It's springtime in Blythe, California as Bruce celebrates Easter and his 28th birthday. He also transfers to Dalhart, Texas where we learn Bruce’s predictions for the end of the war, and get our first...

12 Joulu 202437min

Episode 20: Bruce Misses Home- April 1943

Episode 20: Bruce Misses Home- April 1943

We are joined by two special guests in this episode-- Bruce's granddaughter Amy Lozen, and Amy's son Jack, Bruce's great-grandson. We also read a sentimental letter Bruce wrote to Frank and learn abou...

5 Joulu 202431min

Episode 19: Bruce's Reflections on the Army- April 1943

Episode 19: Bruce's Reflections on the Army- April 1943

In this episode, Bruce thinks he knows his plans for his future in the service, but isn't sure. He also writes a very reflective letter after hearing of the death of Hoyt Phelps from Lowell, who came ...

21 Marras 202427min

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