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[Note about Frank Craft]

One undated note stating that Frank Craft had visited with them for a week and that he would be travelling back to California.

GLC09903.06

[Collection of letters belonging to military servicemen, 1942-1945] [Decimalized .01-.50]

Collection of letters belonging to military servicemen dated 1942 to 1945. Consists of 50 items primarily sent between the servicemen and their family.

GLC09903

to Charlie

One typed document addressed to Charlie from Robert Hall dated October 6, 1942. Describes having appendicitis, having to change his diet, a recent car crash he was in and needing a position. Encloses a poem entitled, "A Letter to Mr. Woolworth."...

GLC09903.01

to Mrs. Russell Hough

One letter addressed to Mrs. Russell Hough from Reaney dated April 4, 1943. Discusses a two-week basic training at Camp Campbell, Kentucky; gives advice on gardening; responds to family updates and asks about her health. Written at Camp Campbell.

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to Olivia Brown

One letter dated July 1, 1943 addressed to Olivia Brown from Gerald Brown. Details military training and mentions sending money to her.

GLC09903.03

to Jimmie

One letter addressed to Jimmie dated August 6, 1943. Describes military training and organizing his unit, the general vibe of the naval base, preparing guns and knives for battle. Encloses an article by Roga Conant.

GLC09903.04

to Chuckie

Two letters addressed to Charles M. Allaben from Charles and Ruth E.C., dated August 7 and August 8, 1943. The first letter from Charles describes training in the military and welcomes him to the navy. The second letter is from Ruth E.C. who...

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to Gerald Brown

One letter addressed to Gerald Brown from his mother dated August 3, 1943. Encourages him to continue working hard through his basic training. Asks if her estimates for when he will be available to go on furlough is correct.

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to Leburne S. Gunter

One v-mail addressed to Leburne S. Gunter from Jack K. Buchanan dated September 16,1943. States that he found his address from the Red Cross reintroducing himself from a previous stint together.

GLC09903.08

to Mrs. Earl J. Swergard

One typed letter addressed to Mrs. Earl Swergard from Emory Swergard dated September 20, 1943. Defends his statement from a previous letter about not wanting to go home, also describes the night life in Tampa as well as his two friends Kersey and...

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