Joseph Mirota was an avid letter writer during his three plus years in the 10th Special Services Company, U. S. Army during WWII. From his first day upon arriving at Fort Dix, New Jersey on August 24, 1942 through his final departure for home from San Francisco, California on December 26, 1945, Joseph wrote letters … Continue reading Joseph E. Mirota – The WWII letters
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Year In Review – 2017 – Dedicated to My Siblings
This year we have found out so much about our Irish and Polish roots here at Genealogy Sisters. Since I'm the youngest of the family, the memories my siblings share are priceless. This year is dedicated to my sister and my two brothers. Three of our four grandparents emigrated from Europe to the United States. … Continue reading Year In Review – 2017 – Dedicated to My Siblings
Drake Business School, New Jersey – Mary Mirota – 1936
Mary Mirota earned a secretarial degree from the Drake College of Business, Plainfield, New Jersey after taking classes in the 1930s. Mary ran this newspaper ad in her local newspaper, The Courier News, during the month of June 1936, looking for employment. Drake Business College was founded in 1883 in New Jersey, and had at … Continue reading Drake Business School, New Jersey – Mary Mirota – 1936