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The Saturday Evening Post (June 3, 1944)

Pages of a publication entitled, "The Saturday Evening Post."

GLC09954.315

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 1, 1943. Pertains to daily life, baptisms, and updates on the farm.

GLC09954.125

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 5, 1943. Pertains to daily life. Notifies him that a family friend has enrolled in the Navy. Notes that she hasn't heard from his brother T.Wade in a week.

GLC09954.128

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Byron and Hubert dated July 6, 1943. Pertains to activites in their local church and their family.

GLC09954.129

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Marion Benson dated July 6, 1943. Relays that five payments for their car have been made.

GLC09954.130

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Marion Benson dated July 7, 1943. Relays that he has written to his brother, Waymon. Describes a family barbecue that was held back home.

GLC09954.131

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 8, 1943. Pertains to crops, receiving letters and reading the bible.

GLC09954.132

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from George Gurganus dated July 12, 1943. Thanks him for his recent donation to the church.

GLC09954.137

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated July 11, 1943. Pertains to their friendship and their faith.

GLC09954.138

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Lillie and Hubert Byron dated July 12, 1943. Pertains to updates of their church.

GLC09954.140

to Whom It May Concern

One letter addressed to H.L. Benson from Eris Benson objecting to being trained to fight in combat rather than working through pacifist positions. Claims that it would be against his faith to kill. Envelope is addressed to H.L. Benson but letter is...

GLC09954.143

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 12, 1943. Pertains to updates of the farm, a friend visiting who became too inebriated for her to enjoy the company of, and about their local church.

GLC09954.144

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Eugene S. Smith dated July 14, 1943. Pertains to the church's campaign to raise money on the 16th.

GLC09954.145

Broadcast Subscription Blank

One blank form entitled, "Broadcast Subscription Blank." Contains several lines to include separate entries of monthly subscriptions to monthly broadcast.

GLC09954.146

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 15, 1943. Pertains to updates of the farm, the weather, and bible study, finances.

GLC09954.147

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated July 17, 1943. Pertains to crops on the farm. States that he has a "good thing going with the army." Item is likely a response to GLC09954.143.

GLC09954.149

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 19, 1943. Pertains to updates of the farm, the weather, and his brother's Hubert's sermon the previous Sunday.

GLC09954.150

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 29, 1943. Provides updates of family members and their local church.

GLC09954.157

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 23, 1943. Provides the address for Murray W. Duke.

GLC09954.152

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 22, 1943. Pertains to working on the farm, canning vegetables with Lillie, and updates of their family and friends.

GLC09954.153

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Mervin Benson dated July 23, 1943. Pertains to a recent church service. Details how much in donations the received and whom he baptized.

GLC09954.154

[Envelope addressed to Eris Benson]

One envelope addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated July 22, 1943.

GLC09954.155

[Church of Christ packet]

One packet of church materials addressed to Eris Benson from George Gurganus dated August 9, 1943. Contains a typed letter, financial report and a photograph of members of the church.

GLC09954.158

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from George Gurganus dated August 9, 1943. Pertains to their campaign efforts for donations and new members.

GLC09954.158.01

Syracuse Account Disbursements

One list of finances used by the Syracuse Church of Christ. Also prints the amount of money used and received for their campaign to raise funds.

GLC09954.158.02

Christian Workers, The Church of Christ

One folio of a photograph entitled, "Christian Workers, The Church of Christ." Inset is an image of church volunteers. Folio has printed each person's name and where they are from.

GLC09954.158.03

Ten Reasons Why the Church of Christ Is Worth Investigating

One postcard detailing reasons why to join the Church of Christ.

GLC09954.158.04

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Henry W. Smith dated August 11, 1943. Pertains to their campaign efforts for donations for their preachers.

GLC09954.159

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated August 16, 1943. Provides updates of family members and their local church. Notes that she has not heard from his brother, T. Wade in some time.

GLC09954.161

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Marion Benson dated August 16, 1943. Pertains to finances, family and living in Texas.

GLC09954.163

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Mervin Benson dated August 19, 1943. Pertains to updates of family members and friends.

GLC09954.166

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated August 20, 1943. Pertains to life at their family home. States that the house feels empty with most of the siblings off at war.

GLC09954.167

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated August 22, 1943. Inquires about Eris's making an acquiantance with new military officers that Brinson knows. Also mentions Bible scriptures.

GLC09954.168

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Eugene S. Smith dated August 27, 1943. Pertains to requesting donations for their gospel radio equipment. Refers to it as "Lord's business."

GLC09954.169

[Tax documents belonging to Eris B. Benson]

One collection of items belonging to Eris B. Benson dated August 28, 1943. Pertains to tax documents to be filled out by Benson. Includes a blank form, table for tax esimates, letter from the secretary of Treasure regarding paying taxes, declaration...

GLC09954.170

to Miss Benson

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from J.A. Ulio, Major General, dated August 28, 1943. Notifies him that the document is confirming his application for refund of reimbursement deduction.

GLC09954.170.01

[Copy of a blank 1040-ES]

One blank form of a 1040-ES with instructions to fill it out. Reverse side contains a table for instructions on the Victory Tax Exemption created for married couples.

GLC09954.170.02

to Federal Income Tax Payers

One letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr., Secretary of the Treasury, providing instructions on how and when to file claims for a tax return.

GLC09954.170.03

[Copy of a blank 1040-ES]

One blank form of a 1040-ES for 1943. Reverse side contains instructions for farmers filing taxes.

GLC09954.170.04

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 1, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Europe (inferred from his mention that he is paid in Dutch money). Describes people in local village.

GLC09954.171

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 6, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Europe (inferred from his mention that he is paid in Dutch money). Mentions meals and the gospel broadcast.

GLC09954.172

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 6, 1943. Mentions working on the farm and their latest crops.

GLC09954.173

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 9, 1943. Pertains to news about brothers serving in the military, finances, and their local church sermons.

GLC09954.176

Class "A" Pay Reservation Plan

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from J.H. Rees dated September 9, 1943. Pertains to Benson's inquiry on war bonds. Provides of when the benefits will be ready.

GLC09954.177

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 13, 1943. Pertains to news about brothers serving in the military, life on the farm, church and other updates of family friends.

GLC09954.179

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 20, 1943. Pertains to the weather, family life on the farm, updates on friends and a family barbecue.

GLC09954.180

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Mervin Benson dated September 24, 1943. Pertains to assissting Eris with something, news of their families and other updates.

GLC09954.181

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated September 27, 1943. Mentions having a cold, response to Eris finishing manouever training, and the weather.

GLC09954.183

[Razor included in letter from Brinson Alderman]

One razor included with letter sent from Brinson Alderman to Eris Benson.

GLC09954.183.01

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated September 27, 1943. Pertains to weather, updates on family members, and finances.

GLC09954.184

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 28, 1943. Pertains to news of family members serving in the military and updates of home.

GLC09954.186

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated October 1, 1943. Pertains to news of family members serving in the military, family members who need medicine and day to day life on the farm.

GLC09954.187

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated October 5, 1943. Pertains to news of family members serving in the military, and asks him to pray for their upcoming church meeting. Also mentions a family friend who drinks too much...

GLC09954.189

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert, Byron and Lillie Mae Benson dated October 8, 1943. Pertains to a birthday party they attended recently for Barbara. Hopes that he can be discharged from the military soon.

GLC09954.190

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated October 11, 1943. Pertains to working on the farm crops, updates of family and friends, and inquires if he would like the Gospel Broadcast subscription sent to him.

GLC09954.192

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated October 11, 1943. Responds to the news of being demoted. Relays updates on church, updates of his siblings, and friends.

GLC09954.193

to Bonner

One envelope addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated October 11, 1943.

GLC09954.194

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 10, 1943. Pertains to life while stationed in Virginia. Pertains to receiving letters and his belief that people who married during the war aren't likely to last long.

GLC09954.195

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated Netherlands East Indies, January 6, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Pertains to scholarships for men discharged from the army, a fellow Christian who has been...

GLC09954.197

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated Netherlands East Indies, January 18, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Relays that he may be catching a cold. Responds to news of friends and family, news of the...

GLC09954.199

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 5, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in California. Mentions discussing religion with the other men.

GLC09954.200

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 10, 1944. Pertains to life practicing his faith on base and receiving letters from family.

GLC09954.201

to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 24, 1944. Pertains to reading bible sermons, requesting eye drops and the weather.

GLC09954.202

to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 8, 1944. Pertains to life practicing his faith on base, weather, and singing gospel songs with the other men.

GLC09954.203

to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 12, 1944. Pertains to baptizing one of the men who were transferred and preaching.

GLC09954.204

to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 14, 1944. Pertains to discussing love with a bible study group. States that he is enclosing a letter of a young soldier who recently...

GLC09954.205

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 22, 1944. Pertains to his latest preaching topics and receiving religious reading materials.

GLC09954.206

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 28, 1944. Pertains to his baptizing, weather, receiving letters, reflections of other preachers and reading.

GLC09954.208

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 8, 1944. Pertains to his latest preaching topics and receiving religious reading materials.

GLC09954.211

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 12, 1944. Pertains to his his most recent sermon on "The Sinless Christ," and reflections on different bible versions. Mentions exchange rate of currency in New Guinea.

GLC09954.212

to Brother Smith

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to their local chapter of Church of Christ at their camp. Details the amount they are donating. Requests for the gospel broadcast to be sent as well as reading...

GLC09954.213

to Mamma

Two items addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Consists of a letter and a notecard with the "Sinless Christ" typewritten on to the card.

GLC09954.214

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to a soldier who was recently baptized, and requests for her to keep an attached notecard for him which outlines a sermon.

GLC09954.214.01

The Sinless Christ

One notecard entitled, "The Sinless Christ." Contains phrases and bible passages.

GLC09954.214.02

to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 16, 1944. Pertains to divisions in the church between Eugene Smith and another preacher by the name of Wallace.

GLC09954.215

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 16, 1944. Responding to details from his mother's letters. Recalls how he and his brother Waymon used to enjoy playing on wagons. Also mentions church donations, sermons and a...

GLC09954.216

to Will

One v-mail addressed to Willie Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 19, 1944. Responds to details of a letter sent earlier by her and inquires about the farm.

GLC09954.218

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

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 24, 1944.

GLC09954.219

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 4, 1944. Pertains to turning 23 years old and he celebrated. Mentions finances.

GLC09954.221

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 5, 1944. Pertains to reading, writing more often and the weather. Mentions that he sending photographs of New Guinea.

GLC09954.222

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Eugene S. Smith

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Brother Turner

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Aden Petty dated September 18, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.237

to Brother Benson

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Mable Shoemaker dated September 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.238

to Brother Benson

One letter addressed to Brother Benson from Edith Armentrout dated September 25, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

GLC09954.239

to Daddy and Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Will

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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

to Mamma

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