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Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

16 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 16, 1944. Pertains to responding to 20 letters that he received all at once. Describes local people by their race and the environment. Also mentions conversion and baptism.

GLC09954.223
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Typed letter signed

to Mamma

17 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 17, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions currency, recreational activity and observing local people of the area.

GLC09954.224
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Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

23 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 23, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions receiving letters. Recounts a letter from his friend James who also serves as a preacher at the Church of...

GLC09954.227
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Typed letter signed

to Mamma

24 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 24, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions drinking coconut water for the first time and describes the local children and women.

GLC09954.228
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Typed letter signed

to Eugene S. Smith

24 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated August 24, 1944. Pertains to a Baptist church member converting to the Church of Christ.

GLC09954.229
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Typed letter signed

to Mamma

29 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 29, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions a local Papuan man whom Benson believed wanted a cigarette. Describes the local children and women. Asks for...

GLC09954.230
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Mamma

27 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 27, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions the weather, receiving the "Firm Foundation," the local Papuans, and church donations.

GLC09954.231
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Typed letter signed

to Brother Turner

30 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Rex Turner from Eris B. Benson dated August 30, 1944. Relays that he would be donating money to him to attend the Montgomery Bible College.

GLC09954.233
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Typed letter signed

to Mamma

8 September 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 8, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions that he encloses several photographs. Responds to news of Jimmie Clay (likely a preacher from Church of...

GLC09954.234
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Mamma

3 September 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 3, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions wanting to attend school again in 1945, finances and receiving the Gospel Broadcast.

GLC09954.235
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

10 September 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 10, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.236
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Autograph letter signed

to Daddy and Mamma

16 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to James Mervin and Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 16, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.240
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

21 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 21, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.241
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V-Mail

to Will

23 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One v-mail addressed to Lillie Faye Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated October 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.242
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

23 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.243
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

28 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 28, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.245
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

4 November 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 4, 1944. Pertains to letters received by Anna that he would like to be kept, and receiving visitors where he is stationed.

GLC09954.248
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Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

9 December 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1944. Pertains to care packages, the weather and his health.

GLC09954.252
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

19 December 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions receiving Christmas cards and a ribbon for "good conduct."

GLC09954.254
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Mamma

22 December 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Responds to details from previous letters. Mentions his assignments, weather and who he is corresponding with.

GLC09954.255
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Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

30 December 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 30, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions reading Christian publications, making donations to different causes and organizations and buying...

GLC09954.256
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

1 January 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 1, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions being promoted to Private First Class, and receiving visits from James Jones, whom Eris knew from...

GLC09954.257
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

January 10, 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 10, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions photographs, religious bulletins, and other updates.

GLC09954.258
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

to Mamma

January 12, 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 12, 1945. Responds to news from home. Mentions air raids.

GLC09954.259
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

January 22, 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 22, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions his health and updates of camp. Notes of a boy who woke up everyone while he barked to keep a mouse from...

GLC09954.260

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