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to John M. Pemberton

Two letters from Kay Pemberton dated November 16 and 21, 1957 to her husband John M. Pemberton. One ten-paged letter dated Monday, November 16, 1957 regarding a postcard received that reminded her of their trip to Hong Kong, men who came by the house...

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to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Kadena, November 17, 1957 addressed to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details chores to be completed on the base which consisted of cleaning and surveillance. Gives rundown of a 15-hour schedule leading up to a 10...

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to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Monday, November 18, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her day as wandering "aimlessly." Notes that the price of a flight with American Airlines costs $112.31, her concern for their dog, Ching-ching...

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to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat...

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to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Okinawa, November 20, 1957, addressed to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Writes about typhoon "Lola" missing them, a storm that carried winds travelling up to 225 mph, encountering Colonel Timmons, an old acquaintance from Hong Kong...

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to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 21, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Expresses her excitement at receiving a phone call from him. Describes interaction with friends and neighbors, shopping and purchasing a winter coat...

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to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Thursday, November 23, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Thanking him for three phone calls she received from him which contributed to her joyful mood. Notifies him that he will likely be stationed out longer...

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to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Okinawa, November 23, 1957, to his wife, Kay Pemberton. Describes a theft that took place in his room on a night he and his roommates were out drinking. Also mentions people shopping at the postal exchange before Christmas.

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to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Sunday, November 24, 1957, from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her social life and personal time at home. Expresses excitement that he would be home in eleven days. Details how she spends her days watching...

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to Kay Pemberton

One letter dated Sunday, November 30, 1957, to Kay Pemberton from her husband, John M. Pemberton. Details base responsibilities; taking down the temporary sites and moving it for long amounts of time. Expresses excitement regarding returning home...

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Tuskegee Army Air Field Presents Roger Musical Extravaganza

A program for "Roger" a "Musical Extravaganza" performed by members of the Tuskegee Army Air Field. James T. Williams is listed as one of the co-writers and Choral Director-Production Supervisor. Page three contains a brief synopsis of the play...

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Marines Beat Japanese Back in Wild Battle

A clipping from the Honolulu Advertiser with aerial views of Iwo Jima after a battle. Includes a small section of an article from the first page of the newspaper [not included].

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Bombs Over Iwo Jima

A clipping of a photograph and caption of bombs over Iwo Jima.

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The Horrible Monster

A clipping of a photograph of the crew of "The Horrible Monster" and a photo of Major Bill Lopez and other soldiers in the 7th Army Air Force Special Service.

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Kelley's Cobra

A clipping of a photograph of Kelley's Cobra, which looks to be a B-24 Liberator.

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[The Chamber Maid's Impossible Landing]

A magazine clipping of the wreck of the plane the Chamber Maid. The captions read, "The Chamber Maid was going into its bombing run over Iwo Jima when the Zeros hit. Eleven men flew 650 impossible miles back to their home base and cheated death with...

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On the Deck to Chichi

A magazine clipping of a photo of a solider looking out of a hole in a plane. The caption reads "a 1000-pounder from a plane in its own squadron ripped this hole, landed inside the ship. Waist Gunner Cpl Vince Sutter thought suddenly: 'The damn thing...

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The Bombardier Pays Off

A clipping from the New York Herald Tribune talking about the position of a bombardier. Small article on a captured Nazi General on the back.

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Already Pocked

A clipping from a magazine of a bombing target. The caption reads "already pocked by hundreds of bomb hits, Iwo Jima rocks again under massive Dec. 7 strike, the heaviest of the Pacific war."

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Pressure Points

A page out of "Brief" talking about the pressure points in the Pacific Front as well as a group of soliders flying B-25s. It includes pictures of planes, islands, and soliders.

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Waterspouts

A clipping of "Waterspouts from Liberator's 50-cal. guns make a pattern around small boat at right, as low-flying 7th AAF planes strafes shipping in Bonins." Same clipping as GLC09620.229.02.

Continuation of "Pressure Points" article (GLC09620.228)...

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Waterspouts

A clipping of just the photo "Waterspouts from Liberator's 50-cal. guns make a pattern around small boat at right, as low-flying 7th AAF planes strafes shipping in Bonins." that has been cut off. Sama clipping as GLC09620.229.01.

Continuation of...

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Davis Closing Order Leaves Future in Doubt

A clipping of a photo showing the Suribachi volcano, a Japanese stronghold.

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Davis Closing Order Leaves Future in Doubt

A photo of the Liberator "Lil Audrey" with two heavyweight champions.

Statistics for the 100 missions flown are painted on the plane.

The date of the clipping was found on Newspapers.com.

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Davis Closing Order Leaves Future in Doubt

A clipping of a photo that shows a plane exploding while another flies.

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