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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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