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Date Created
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

Report from Syracuse

circa 1939-1945

Church of Christ (Syracuse, N.Y.)

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Church of Christ. Reports on various people who have joined and efforts to proselytize.

GLC09954.002
Collection Item
Envelope

[National Bellas Hess mail order envelope]

circa 1939-1945

National Bellas Hess

One envelope printed by National Bellas Hess.

GLC09954.006
Collection Item
Postcard

to Anna

circa 1939-1945

Bertha, fl. 1939-1945

One postcard addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Bertha wishing her and her family a Merry Christmas.

GLC09954.009
Collection Item
Telegram

to Mrs. J.M. Benson

circa 1939-1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One telegram addressed to Anna Petty Benson (Mrs. J.M. Benson) from Eris B. Benson. Assures that he is safe.

GLC09954.004
Collection Item
Pamphlet

The Divine Creed

circa 1939-1945

Southern, Paul, fl. 1939-1945

One copy of "The Divine Creed" written by Paul Southern.

GLC09954.007
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

circa 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that they are on alert that day.

GLC09954.023
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

circa 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions reasons for not requesting a transfer.

GLC09954.029
Collection Item
Header Record

[Benson family collection, 1939-1945]

1939-1945

Benson family

Collection of 314 items belonging to the Benson family dated 1939-1945. Consists of correspondence, religious printings, prayer books, postcards and official documents. Benson primarily corresponds with his family who are located in Tallassee...

GLC09954
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Will

circa 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson. Thanks her for a pamphlet. Mentions letters received from friends.

GLC09954.030
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mom

February 6, 1939

Bertha, fl. 1939-1945

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from James Mervin Benson dated February 6, 1939. Relays updates of weather, work and invitation received to visit Alabama (seen on reverse side of letter). Reverse side contains a typewritten letter dated...

GLC09954.010
Collection Item
Autograph document

[Scrap notes of biblical passages]

circa 1943

One sheet of notes listing eight biblical passages.

GLC09954.142
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Bonner

circa September 17, 1940-1945

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson related to updates from home. Signed as Mrs. J.M. Benson.

GLC09954.003
Collection Item
Newspaper clipping

Father Divine Has Rival

circa 1944

One article entitled, "Father Divine Has Rival." Related to the African American bishop C.M. Grace who was reported to become more popular than Father Divine. Article refers to the United House of Prayer for All People as a cult.

GLC09954.220
Collection Item
Envelope

[Envelope addressed to Mrs. J.M. Benson]

20 June 1941

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson.

GLC09954.011
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Lilly

16 September 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Lillie Mae Benson from T. Wade Benson dated September 16, 1942. Letter written from the front lines. Pertains to corresponding with family and friends.

GLC09954.015
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

29 September 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Atlanta.

GLC09954.016
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Lilly

5 October 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Lillie Mae Benson from T. Wade Benson dated October 5, 1942. Pertains to corresponding with family and friends, his health, and daily life while stationed in California.

GLC09954.017
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

26 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 26, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions taking a radio test.

GLC09954.018
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

28 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 28, 1942. Pertains to going on furlough and inquires about the farm.

GLC09954.019
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

12 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 12, 1942. Requests blue grain for sore throat and mentions that he may not be able to go on furlough.

GLC09954.020
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

13 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 13, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions not sleeping well.

GLC09954.021
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

14 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 14, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby.

GLC09954.022
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mama

November 15, 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 15, 1942. Pertains to corresponding with family and friends, his health, and daily life while stationed in California. Mentions Thanksgiving dinner.

GLC09954.025
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

16 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 16, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions finances.

GLC09954.026
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Will

16 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 16, 1942. Inquires about her husband serving abroad and her children.

GLC09954.024
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

17 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 17, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Refers to the family farm as "Benson plantation."

GLC09954.027
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

18 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 18, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions possibility of going on furlough for three days.

GLC09954.028
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Waymon

20 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Waymon Edwin Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 20, 1942. Inquires about hunting and asks him to help their mother with recruiting.

GLC09954.031
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

21 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 21, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that he will need to visit the dentist when he is on furlough.

GLC09954.032
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

November 22, 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 22, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Hattiesburg. Mentions possibly looking into transferring.

GLC09954.035
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

23 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that Grand Ole Opry will be at their camp.

GLC09954.034
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mama

23 November 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in California. Mentions that he has a cold.

GLC09954.033
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

23 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions his opinion of men's behavior at the camp.

GLC09954.036
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

24 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 24, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions a rumor that they may be sent to Texas.

GLC09954.037
Collection Item
Postcard

to Mrs. Fred Hughey

24 November 1942

Smith, Eugene S., fl. 1942

One postcard addressed to Willie Faye Hughey from Eugene S. Smith dated November 24, 1942. Pertains to a subscription with National Christian magazine.

GLC09954.038
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

25 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 25, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby.

GLC09954.039
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mama

November 26, 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 26, 1942. Pertains to travelling home.

GLC09954.040
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

27 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 27, 1942. Pertains to daily duties and mentions possibility of being transferred to the air force.

GLC09954.042
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

28 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 28, 1942. Pertains to visiting Hattiesburg on a day pass to get his teeth filled.

GLC09954.043
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Anna and family

28 November 1942

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from a sender that signs their name as "D.S." dated November 28, 1942. Inquires about family members and mentions having a cold.

GLC09954.041
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

29 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 29, 1942. Mentions continued efforts to get a pass to visit.

GLC09954.044
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

30 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 30, 1942. Mentions receiving payment, and news about updates of the farm from his siblings.

GLC09954.045
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Ann

December 1, 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 1, 1942. Inquires about bonds and if she and their brother have been able to sing.

GLC09954.048
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Will

December 1, 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 1, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions difficulty in attaining a day pass.

GLC09954.046
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mama

December 1, 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated December 1, 1942. Pertains to finances and listening to radio programs.

GLC09954.049
Collection Item
Greeting Card

[Christmas card to the Benson family]

December 1942

Whitsett, Nancy, fl. 1942

One greeting card addressed to the Benson family from Nancy Whitsett. Wishes the family a Merry Christmas.

GLC09954.052
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

December 1, 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 1, 1942. Responding to letters received from family members.

GLC09954.047
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Mamma

2 December 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 2, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

GLC09954.050
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

3 December 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 3, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions writing letters to family members.

GLC09954.051
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

4 December 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 4, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

GLC09954.054

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