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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.

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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."...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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to Olivia Brown

One letter addressed to Olivia Brown from Gerald Brown dated September 21, 1943. Expresses missing her and their child noted as "lil Pinkie." Gives updates from training and hopes to see them soon.

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to Florence Rinker

One letter addressed to Florence Rinker from Willard Taylor dated October 1, 1943. Asks if she could visit him and gives updates on friends of his. Written at Fort Jackson

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to Tony Yuliano

One letter addressed to Tony Yuliano from Rose Slunski dated February 8, 1944. Thanks him for her Valentine's Day card and expresses that she wishes she had sent him a Christmas card earlier.

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to Bob

One letter addressed to Bob from Frank Perkins dated March 7, 1944. Gives updates on weather at his base where he is stationed, expresses remorse that Bob was not able to keep a job. Written on Sioux Falls Technical School stationery.

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to Mrs. N. [Kostohuyz]

One letter addressed to Mrs. N. [Kostohuyz] from Frank J. [Kostohuyz] dated March 14, 1944. Expresses that he has received her letters and had enclosed $100 for her to put in the bank.

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to Mrs. Ted Mondyke

One letter addressed to Mrs. Ted Mondyke from Ted Mondyke dated June 4, 1944. Expresses how much he misses her and gives update on the weather.

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to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal

One letter addressed to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal from Walton A. Hitterdal dated June 4, 1944. States that since he can't send his father a Father's Day card that he wanted to say " I just think I'm the luckiest guy in the world to have such a swell dad...

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to Mrs. Earl Swergard

One letter addressed to Mrs. Earl Swergard from Eugene Bell dated England, July 8, 1944. Thanks for her previous letter and gives update of the weather.

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to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore from Vito Vittuci dated July 9, 1944. Announces that he has made lieutenant and gives updates on other members at his station. Sends questions inquiring after family and friends.

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to Mrs. Winfield Willis

One letter addressed to Mrs. Winfield Willis from Frank J. Crawford dated July 26, 1944. Mentions meeting a soldier who is from Delaware and familiar with acquaintances of his. Also that he had a dentist appointment recently.

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister Jean Baron dated August 15, 1944. Inquires if he had received a package of a harmonica, watch, bag, or cookies yet. Notes how long it takes for him to receive mail. Gives updates of family...

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to Florence Rinker

One letter addressed to Florence Rinker from Willard Taylor dated September 25, 1944. Asks if she will be visiting Richmond soon and mentions that his grandmother had passed last time he visited. Written at Fort Jackson

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to Loretta A. Sullivan

One letter addressed to Loretta A. Sullivan from Thomas J. Perkoski dated October 21, 1944. Writes about missing a recently discharged friend, Lieutenant O'Brien. Finds it difficult to work without his companionship. Mentions a party that is being...

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Red dated. States that he was discharged because of a torn ligament. Also mentions seeing a boxing match featuring Joe Louis; gives updates on family members and opinion on what attracts girls.

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to Marie Eiden

One letter addressed to Marie Eiden from A. W. Peopler dated December 27, 1944. Writes about missing her and gives updates on life on the base.

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to Jane Robertson

One letter addressed to Jane Robertson from Luthene G. Kimball dated 1945. Expresses his thoughts on their engagement. States that women's biological difference is the reason why they are so difficult to understand. Notifies her when he will be...

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to Edward Jobtanski

One letter addressed to Edward Jobtanski from Betty Sztoba dated January 23, 1945. Announces the marriage of mutual acquaintances. Gives him words of encouragement about his love life and updates on friends and family.

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Arthur Kandall dated January 27, 1945. Describes the camera he purchased for Peteja's family. Mentions heartbreak for a friend, Julia, and other tasks he's accomplished for Peteja's father and nephew.

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to Mrs. William H. Heyer

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 2, 1945. States how much mail he has received and is expecting to answer her letters soon. A second letter is attached dated August 13 from Richard Heyer addressed to Rachel...

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to Rachel Heyer

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 23, 1945. Inquires about the family's health and recounts her past health issues. Gives opinion on whether they will have children in the future.

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to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister, Julia Peteja dated April 11, 1945. Gives updates on Elizabeth, New Jersey and mentions that there is a curfew in place. Explains the job opportunities available to women such as working as...

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to Larry

One letter addressed to Larry from Jack dated June 5, 1945. Written on United States Navy stationery. Gives updates on his training and weight. Also advises him to stay in school. Asks for $25.

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[Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 8, 1945. Requests the addresses of mutual friends. Explains what he does at the navy station. Gives a rundown of his duties on base such as cleaning and pressing clothes.

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[Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 10, 1945. Pertains to photographs he had sent in a previous letter and states that he will send more if they like.

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to Rachel Heyer

One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated June 30, 1945. Describes missing her and gives updates of life at the base.

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to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed from Noel C. Reed dated August 25, 1945. Explains that most of the troops in France have started making their way back to the United States.

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to Howard

One letter addressed to Howard from Edgar Miller dated September 4, 1945. Inquires if he knows any rumors about redeployment and gives costs on cameras.

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to Aunt Libby & Parker

One letter addressed to Aunt Libby and Parker from Richard dated September 10, 1945. Thanks her for the photographs of themselves and his girlfriend, Florence. Looks forward to the day he is out of the Army. States plans for her to either find an...

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to Ruth Fairchild

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated September 14, 1945. Gives an update of his duties on the base with a schedule of his daily activities. Inquires about the family.

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 17, 1945. Gives updates of the family; where the family members are working, visiting Greenburg, having a ham barbecue. Also states that they heard on the radio that the...

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 18, 1945. Gives updates of the family, the weather and what they had done for the day. Sends him best wishes and a safe return soon.

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 19, 1945. Gives updates regarding the family's health, mutual acquaintances whose enlistments are being extended. Signed by "Mom, Dad, sis, and Don, sissy boy."

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 21, 1945. Gives updates related to the family's health and day-to-day activities, attending a party at Margaret Brush's furniture store, wishes that he will be home by...

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 24, 1945. Gives updates related to day-to-day activities such as attending services at Carnegie Lecture Hall in Pittsburgh, PA, and her children Louise and Bobby.

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated September 26, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions watching a movie, "Marriage is a Private Affair." Wishes him to return safely and not to be shipped off to Tokyo...

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 30, 1945. Gives updates on day-to-day activities; attending church, eating a bad hamburger with Louise, and returning to work

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to Ruth Fairchild

One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on his work. Expresses that he misses her and wishes to return home soon.

Enclosed with a two-paged newspaper clipping from the "Newport Navalog," related to Navy...

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated October 2, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions the family's reaction to his photograph that he sent. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances and expresses happiness...

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to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; sharing his portrait with family and friends, anticipating his arrival home and her current work schedule.

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to Richard Singer

One letter addressed to Richard Singer from his mother dated November 16, 1945. Mentions going back to work, a shop employee's son who could not pass the test to join the Navy or the Marines, and gives updates on the weather.

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