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Application for National Service Life Insurance
9 August 1943
Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
One application for National Service Life Insurance dated August 9, 1943 belonging to Eris B. Benson. Lists his parents as the beneficiaries.
GLC09954.012
to Bonner
15 September 1943
Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974
One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated September 15, 1943. Related to updates of friends, their farm and the church.
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to Mamma
29 September 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Atlanta.
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26 October 1942
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.
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28 October 1942
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.
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12 November 1942
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.
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13 November 1942
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.
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14 November 1942
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
circa 1942
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.
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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.
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16 November 1942
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.
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17 November 1942
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."
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18 November 1942
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
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.
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21 November 1942
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.
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23 November 1942
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.
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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.
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November 22, 1942
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.
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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.
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24 November 1942
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.
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25 November 1942
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.
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November 26, 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated November 26, 1942. Pertains to travelling home.
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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.
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27 November 1942
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.
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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.
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29 November 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 29, 1942. Mentions continued efforts to get a pass to visit.
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30 November 1942
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.
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2 December 1942
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.
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3 December 1942
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.
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[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.
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[Envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson]
5 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 5, 1942.
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4 December 1942
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.
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One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 5, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Inquires about the farm.
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6 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 6, 1942. Pertains to bus schedules departing for Hattiesburg.
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7 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 7, 1942. Pertains to attaining a day pass and travel plans.
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8 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 8, 1942. Pertains to possibly transferring, the weather and missing the family.
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15 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 15, 1942. Pertains to travelling to Hattiesburg for the day.
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16 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 16, 1942. Pertains to being transferred to a new barrack and a promotion.
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17 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 17, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.
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One postcard addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated December 8, 1942. Relays that his health has improved and travelled to Santa Monica, California for the night.
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18 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 18, 1942. Pertains to finances and war bonds.
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20 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated December 20, 1942. Pertains to visiting Los Angeles, California.
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One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 20, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he may not be able to return that weekend due to training duties.
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22 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 22, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he is receiving more responsibility.
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23 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 23, 1942. Pertains to finances, and news of a family friend's death.
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24 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 24, 1942. Pertains to discussing with a lieutenant how things are back home.
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27 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 27, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions duties.
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29 December 1942
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions aiding a lieutenant search for a missing rifle.
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9 December 1942
One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1942.
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3 January 1943
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 3, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Believes the men he is serving with are becoming more corrupt.
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