HomeMy WebLinkAboutLetter to Elias Vivero from Brian Carusella Mr. Elias Vivero
209 San Jacinto Ave
Bryan, TX 77803
December 11, 2007
Dear Mr. Vivero,
My name is Brian Carusella, and I am in the process of writing a book. The central theme of the book is the
type of improvised radio receiver constructed by some servicemen during World War II using odds and
ends and salvaged components. The book is larger in mope and will span several decades, but these
"foxhole receivers" are the unifying thread.
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a few articles about these in newspapers T
and magazines across the country. One i fl„
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(see attached) and featured Pfc. Elias
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are the same Elias Vivero. If not, please r a
accept my apologies. If you are, I would ti r v 4d ,..
be very interested in hearing from you. If
you remember anything at all about the SCRAP PILE RADIO— Elementary bat serviceable, this °Fa:hale Radio;' fah
radio, events, what ou heard on it, or if toned on1 of as old Hoar hhda a bent safer, pin and we read, werks.
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there is anything else you would Like to 4ralotttg Command, have comtrnctad sae "ap -' cr,tat sets d tid them
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include, I would love to hear about it. I I bunk is asleep. Pfc. Elias Vivere fIeft) and Pfc. Hud Butler (right) are pictured
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am enclosing a stamped envelope if you the process of tuning in their favorite pregraro.
wish to reply; also I am including my telephone number and email address below if you prefer to reply that
way. If you would like, I could call you for a brief interview.
I am very sincere about this book, and will present it in a fair and respectful light. If you have any
questions about me personally, or if you would like a list of references, please let me know. I look forward
to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for any assistance you may be able to offer!
Best Regards,
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Brian Carusella
1001 Winston St.
Dallas, Texas 75208
832 - 276 -5478
bcarusella @sbcglobal.net
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