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to Mamma

2 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 2, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Describes weather, meals and Filipino women.

GLC09954.298

to Mamma

5 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 5, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions that he would be sending an article he wrote about serving overseas.

GLC09954.299

to Mamma

8 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 8, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions discharge point system and responds to news from home about friends and family.

GLC09954.300

to Mamma

15 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 15, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather, and observing Filipino women.

GLC09954.301

to Mamma

18 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 18, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines.

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to Mamma

22 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 22, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather, and receiving religious reading materials.

GLC09954.303

to Mamma

26 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 26, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather, and attending a Protestant service.

GLC09954.304

to Mamma

29 June 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 29, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather, reading the bible, receiving religious materials and observing Filipino children in the...

GLC09954.305

to Mamma

3 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 3, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions sending photographs of where is stationed, description of local Filipinos, and what other men are planning...

GLC09954.306

to Mamma

6 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 6, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions dysentry and updates from the base.

GLC09954.307

to Mamma

10 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 10, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions local Filipinos and responds to news of the farm crops.

GLC09954.308

to Mamma

13 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 13, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and bible study.

GLC09954.309

to Mamma

19 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 19, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions himself and another man who are both growing tomato plants.

GLC09954.310

to Mamma

16 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 16, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, the weather and news from home received.

GLC09954.311

to Mamma

22 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 22, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and bible discussion.

GLC09954.312

to Mamma

30 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 30, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and sharing religious pamphlets with the local Filipino women.

GLC09954.313

to Mamma

15 August 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 15, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions the Potsdam declaration and everyone' reaction to the end of the war. Notes that he and other men have...

GLC09954.314

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

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

to Bonner

7 October 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated October 7, 1943. Related to receiving money, and provides updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.005

to Bonner

24 September 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated September 24, 1943. Related to updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.008

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.

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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...

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