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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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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 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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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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53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up

One newspaper clipping entitled, "53 Motorists Given Summonses By OPA Men During Weekend Check-Up." Pertains to a driving ban of motorists in Albany. Provides details of investigation conducted by local authorities.

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American Dialogues

One newspaper clipping entitled, "American Dialogues." Pertains to women wearing stockings.

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to Roberta

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

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The Diary of 1943 Vacationist

One newspaper clipping entitled, "The Diary of 1943 Vacationist." Contains a five-day diary of an enlisted soldier.

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[Money receipt belonging to Lynn Knapp]

One money receipt made out to Lynn Knapp for $3.

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to Roberta

One letter addressed to Roberta Knapp from Flora Cullings dated Thursday evening, June 6th. Relays updates related to the family and friends. Wishes her a happy birthday.

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