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Windsors Visited Wounded Soldiers

One newspaper clipping related to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visiting a military hospital in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

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[Financial document belonging to House Beautiful Blinds]

One financial document sent from House Beautiful Blinds. Details costs and money owed.

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Germany Learned Nothing from the World War

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Germany Learned Nothing from the World War." Pertains Germany's involvement during World War I.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary dated Saturday Afternoon. Relays sympathy that Lynn may be shipped off to fight abroad. Mentions U.S.O., her husband, and updates about daily life.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of family and friends.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of family, friends, her health and other knews. Thanks her for photographs. Responds to news about Roberta's mother's health.

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Parking Ticket Costly Eating

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Parking Ticket Costly Eating." Pertains to Frank Bobowicz, a 50-year-old motorist, who ate his parking ticket during a court hearing. (similar to GLC09953.005)

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Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Housewife Learns Seed Potatoes Lack 'Seeds'." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer. Below this article is another entitled, "Awarded 'E'" which pertains to Dahlstrom Metallic Door Co. receiving an E award for...

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Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Seed Potatoes Returned - Not a Seed in Them." Pertains to Jack Brisboise a potato farmer.

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One Crisis Eased

One newspaper clipping printing of a poem entitled, "One Crisis Eased." Pertains to a diaper shortage following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Harold. Advises her on how to encourage Lynn if he is drafted.

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to Roberta

One blank telegram printed by Western Union. Reverse side prints text codes for each message.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of family and friends. Expresses frustration that she has not been able to find a job.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mary. Relays updates of travelling to family, her husband's training and other news.

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Sans Gravy

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Sans Gravy." Pertains to Frank Bobowicz, a 50-year-old motorist, who ate his parking ticket during a court hearing. (similar to GLC09953.004)

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to Bobby

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Relays details of their evening.

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Rubber from Bones

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Rubber from Bones." Pertains to a chemist, Ralph A. Stark who invented a subsitute for rubber called neoflex.

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R.A.F. Pilots Eyeing Hitler's Mountain Home

One newspaper clipping printing of a poem entitled, "R.A.F. Pilots Eyeing Hitler's Mountain Home." Pertains to the unlikelihood that the Royal Air Force will receive orders to bomb Adolf Hitler's home in Berchetsgaden. Also details different...

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to Bobby

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Details marching duties and how much he likes her.

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to Children

One letter addressed to Lynn and Roberta Knapp from Ella J. Knapp, Lynn's mother. Expresses anxiety about Lynn serving abroad.

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to Kids

One letter addressed to Lynn and Roberta Knapp from Ella J. Knapp, Lynn's mother. Expresses anxiety about Lynn serving abroad. Mentions Lynn's possible foot condition.

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[Letters belonging to Lynn J. Knapp, n.d., 1939-1945]

Collection of items belonging to Lynn J. Knapp dated 1939-1945. Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, financial documents and personal documents. Majority of newspaper clippings contain political cartoons and updates of military servicemen...

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Wants Air Force to Hunt Sheep

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Wants Air Force to Hunt Sheep." Pertains to a farm herder named Harry Mallis, who requested the assistance of the U.S. Army to help him locate 1,800 sheep, which he lost.

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Windsor Silence Divorce Reports

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Windsor Silence Divorce Reports." Pertains to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor denoucing divorce rumors.

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to Bobbie

One letter addressed to Barbara Knapp from "Smoky" dated November 2, 1939. Contacts her to introduce themselves as a coffee salesperson. Compliments her on her business savvy.

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to Smoky

One letter addressed to Smoky from Barbara Knapp dated November 20, 1939. Briefs them on the family blinds business.

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One Way To Make Money While in the Army

One newspaper clipping entitled, "One Way To Make Money While in the Army." Pertains to soldiers from Camp Shelby purchasing a taxi driver's car for $450.

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to Bobby

One telegram addressed to Roberta Knapp from Lynn Knapp. Mentions that he received her message and if she could wire him $30.

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1918

One newspaper clipping entitled, "1918." Details different events that took place during World War I.

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1918

One newspaper clipping entitled, "1918." Details different events that took place during World War I.

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Albany

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Albany." Pertains to air raid warden, John Hoben, deemed as "Best dressed air warden." Mentions that Hoben took most of his fashion cues from the British wardens.

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New York Taxis War Casualty Ranking With 2-Inch Sirloin

One newspaper clipping entitled, "New York Taxis War Casualty Ranking With 2-Inch Sirloin." Pertains to taxi ridership in New York City during the war.

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With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam

One newspaper clipping entitled, "With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam." Lists the names of enlisted men who had been promoted, treated for injuries, gone on furlough and completed basic training throughout the world.

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Quins Christen Five Ships Without Hitch At Lake Superior Launchings

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Quins Christen Five Ships Without Hitch At Lake Superior Launchings." Pertains to the Dionne quintuplets christening a fleet of ships and the event that held in their honhor.

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[Newspaper clipping related to soldier's transportation]

One newspaper clipping referring to transportation process for soldiers.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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Spawn at Camp Lee

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Spawn at Camp Lee." Announces the transfer of Private Robert Spawn at the Quartermaster Corps at Camp Lee.

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[Letter written on diary pages addressed to Lynn J. Knapp]

One letter addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from Roberta Knapp. Pertains to family matters, exercise routines, and other matters. Written over a course of three days.

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'My God ! I Forgot Gertrude!' Is Street Car Anecdote Title

One newspaper clipping entitled, "'My God ! I Forgot Gertrude!' Is Street Car Anecdote Title." Pertains to a driving mishap committed by an all-female run street car.

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to Birdie

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from an unknown sender. Relays updates about themselves and expresses sympathy that her husband Lynn will be shipping off soon, as it affects the family business.

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to Roberta and Lynn

One letter addressed to Roberta and Lynn Knapp from Mary. Pertains to updates of her husband serving abroad, family updates and expressing hope that Lynn will not have to serve.

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Ruth W. Shue Bride of Kurt Riedel

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Ruth W. Shue Bride of Kurt Riedel." Announces the marriage of Ruth Willis Shue to Kurt Riedel.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being, family members, her gardens and other news about neighbors.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends. Mentions that her husband and someone else are discussing the war.

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Factory Building Sold to Stevens

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Our Men in Service" Pertains to promotions, transfers and enlistment of military servicemen. Of particular note is reference to Lynn Knapp arriving in London.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being, family members, her gardens and other news about neighbors. Alludes that Walde, possibly Roberta's sibling, may want to help with the family business.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends. Mentions the death of a family friend.

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Quigley Home From Iceland

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Quigley Home From Iceland." Pertains to Robert Quigley returning home on furlough from Iceland.

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[Newspaper clipping related to local couple]

One newspaper clipping related to Nelson L. Holton and Valerie Holton visiting with her mother Mary Cummings.

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[Postcard with directions and financial tally]

One postcard that details travelling itinerary. On reverse side is a tally of cost for wine.

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to Roberta and Lynn

One letter addressed to Roberta and Lynn Knapp from Mary. Pertains to updates of her husband serving abroad, family updates and inquires about Lynn's health.

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Moral Sheep

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Moral Sheep." Printing of a joke with a punchline related to Sky Ranger aircrafts.

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Albany

One newspaper clipping related to Japanese battle flag captured by the U.S. Marine Corps.

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to Bobby

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Responds to news related to Lynn.

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to Bobby

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from W.K. dated Saturday, July 17. Refers to her having a cold.

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to Lynn

One letter addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from Roberta Knapp. Mentions her opinion of people who pretend as if there isn't a war.

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Heroic Seabees

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Heroic Seabees." Details duties of the naval branch, Seabees otherwise known as construction battalions.

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Worth It

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Worth It." Pertains to a technical representative from General Electric flying in and out of the desert in the Middle East. A second article entitled, "Library has 'Mourning.'" Details the New York...

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Soldier's Engagement Waters Pals' Mouths

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Soldier's Engagement Waters Pals' Mouths." Details a romantic relationship between an American staff sergeant and an Australian socialist.

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Albany

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Adolf Laments Lot Of His Soldiers On Russian Front." Pertains to a radio broadcast from Berlin where Adolf Hitler spoke regarding the difficulties that the German soldiers had encountered during the...

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Step Right Up

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Step Right Up." Pertains to a 4-foot rattlesnake that was killed on a highway.

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[Image of motor ship, Kungsholm]

One newspaper clipping printing an image of Swedish-American motorship Kungsholm that was seized in New York by the United States.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays how she is feeling, updates from the family and anxiety about the war.

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to Fritzie

One letter addressed to Fritzie from Gladys. Pertains to a recent doctor's visit, family, and other news.

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MacFadden Divorce Suit Dismissed

One newspaper clipping entitled, "MacFadden Divorce Suit Dismissed." Pertains to the divorce precedings of Bernarr MacFadden and Mary Williamson MacFadden. Details physical abuse committed by the wife.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Expresses concern that Roberta has a case of grippe.

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[Note from Hotel Petersburg clerk]

One note signed from a clerk at a hotel, notifying the sender that the hotel is aware they feel ill and offer any service necessary. Dated July 14.

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Mother Goose in Swing Time

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Mother Goose in Swing Time." Prints a three riddles related to current eveents.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being, family members, her gardens and other news about neighbors. Mentions that Lynn's bed had broken.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends. Inquires about Lynn's the quality of the bed while he serves in the army.

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[Articles related to local news in New York and Tennesee]

One newspaper clipping detailing the use of radio robots to monitor floods created by the Tennesee Valley Authority and delivery of rationing sheets throughout Schenectady, New York. Reverse side contains information on a chicken shortage.

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[Cartoon illustrated by Mary Gibson]

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon depicting a hairdresser working with a customer.

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to Bobby

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Mushy. Expresses how much he loves her and misses her.

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to Lynn

One letter addressed to Lynn J. Knapp from Roberta Knapp. Pertains to her family, the family business and inquiring how he is doing.

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Loveday Now in Persia

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Loveday Now in Persia." Reports that Corporal Robert W. Loveday returned to the United States from Persia (present day Iran).

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1918

One newspaper clipping entitled, "1918." Details different events that took place during World War I.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings dated Friday night. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Five Identical Ships: Five Identical Sponsors." Pertains to the Dionne quintuplets, five identical sisters from Canada.

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[Excerpted pages from prayer book]

Two pages of prayer excerpted from a book.

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[Roberta Cullings and Lynn J. Knapp's wedding invitation]

One wedding inviation for the marriage of Roberta M. Cullings and Lynn J. Knapp on August 1.

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to Bobby

One postcard addressed to Roberta Knapp from Smokie. Inquires about the best address to reach her at.

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'Fine Skiing' Reported Near Lake Placid

One newspaper clipping entitled, "'Fine Skiing' Reported Near Lake Placid." Relays a ski report.

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Tunisia Wounded Tell of Nazi Girl Gunner

One newspaper clipping of an article entitled, "Tunisia Wounded Tell of Nazi Girl Gunners." Pertains to female Nazi bombers being involved in a skirmish with American soldiers in Tunisia.

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No Clues for the Axis

One newspaper clipping entitled, "No Clues for the Axis." Contains quotes from Leo F. Wood's, a petty office, letter to his girlfriend.

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Albany

One newspaper clipping of a curtain business annoucing that they were their factory was closing due to the war.

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Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Hearing Average of 3 Divorce Actions Daily." Pertains to a rise in divorce as a result of women entering the workforce.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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Concede Privates Who Stole Plane Did Good Flying Job

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Concede Privates Who Stole Plane Did Good Flying Job." Pertains to the arrest of privates Ronald Voyles and Thomas McDonald who flew undetected over Southern California aircraft system. They had escaped from the...

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Advanced to Court Marital

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Advanced to Court Marital." Item is an excerpt from the Navy Yard Bulletin.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends.

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Not Pleasure Driving For Horse to Ride Car.

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Not Pleasure Driving For Horse to Ride Car." Pertains to 12-yea-old boy who purchased a pony and was legally allowed to take it home by car.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays how she is feeling and updates from the family.

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[List of enlisted servicemen's addresses]

One page of addresses of enlisted servicemen. Top of the page contains stanzas from a poem that begins, "Its tital is --'A Little Talk.'"

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[Article related to Charlie Chaplina and Oona O'Neill marrying]

One newspaper clipping related to the marriage of 54-year-old Charlie Chaplin to 18-year-old Oona O'Neill.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays updates about her well-being and about family members.

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[Birthday card from Gladys, George and Frances]

One birthday card sent from Gladys, George and Frances. Contains illustrations of a Scottish terrier wearing a kilt.

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Factory Building Sold to Stevens

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Factory Building Sold to Stevens." Pertains to Frederick Mills Pocketbook Company converting to a venetian blind factory. Sold to Wilbur Stevens.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from her mother. Relays details of going to eat dinner in the city.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings. Relays updates related to the family and friends. Mentions that family were coming to visit.

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