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.orgFollow the Lowell Historical Museum on FBFollow Letters Home on Instagram @lettershomelowell

Letters Home is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Letters Home, a history show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  Episode 57: Epilogue

  Oct 9, 202546 minS4

  <p>This is our final episode! We don't read any letters, but we reminisce about our favorite memories of recording the podcast, we talk about unsolved mysteries, and we give an update about what happened to Bruce and his family in the years immediately following the war.</p><p>Thank you for listening to Letters Home! Our episodes will remain on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and the Lowell Historical Museum website and Youtube channel. If you’re listening now, go back and start it over! The digitized versions of Bruce’s letters will also remain at the Lowell Historical Museum website so y...

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  Letters Home

  Episode 56: The Last Letters- September 1945

  Oct 2, 202546 minS0

  <p>We read Bruce’s final letters in this penultimate episode! He’s waiting to be discharged and looking toward the future. </p><p><br></p><p>Original music by Roger MacNaughton</p>

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  Episode #6

  Episode 55: The End of the War- Aug-Sept 1945

  Sep 18, 202537 minS4

  <p>The end of the war is here! Japan surrenders and Bruce awaits his next move. And waits, and waits...</p><p><br></p><p>Original music by Roger MacNaughton.</p>

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  Episode #5

  Episode 54: Baby Marta- July-August 1945

  Sep 11, 202544 minS4

  <p>Bruce is back in Dallas after a leave home to see the birth of his daughter-- Mary Marta McMahon. We also learn that Frank is taking flying lessons with Lowell's Hedge Hoppers Club, Bruce is contemplating what he's going to do after the war, and the United States drops two atomic bombs on Japan.</p><p><br></p><p>Original music by Roger MacNaughton.</p>

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  Episode #5

  Episode 53: Love Field, Dallas- May-June 1945

  Sep 4, 202530 minS4

  <p>Bruce tries to settle into his final stop in the Air Corps-- Love Field in Dallas, Texas. He reveals more of his feelings about his time in England, and not-so-patiently waits for his first child to arrive. We also answer more listener questions!</p><p><br></p><p>Original music by Roger MacNaughton.</p>

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