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to Gella Hecht

Addressed to "O'ma," his step-grandmother. Thanks her for a generous check. Writes briefly about the difficult classes, and drills that last from 5 AM to 5:30PM. Compares the weather to New York City in the middle of the season. Tells her the food is...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Dropping a line to say all goes well. The work is "tough as hell," and "instruction is far from good." He hasn't been off post, as he's been on guard duty, studying, or preparing for a big parade. Thanks Dad and Bee for...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A hasty letter as he has a lot of work to do for class tomorrow. Grateful for the pictures his father sent. Sending a picture book of Ellington along with his letter so his family can check it out. Hopes to go to Houston on...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Tough week with tests and two big parades and it's warmer. He was made the Squadron Supply Sgt. and is now in charge of the supply room and shoe repairs. The job comes with a lot of benefits, including his own room. Bob...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the pictures he just received. Writes that he just got out of the hospital for treatments for his sun burn. Curses the Texas sun for burning him.

The date is written as "Monday Night" but "Letters in a Box"...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note to say he was "as red as a lobster" from a day trip to the beach. It was a good break from the routine of training.

"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 4, 1943.
Postcard image is "Beach Front...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and Don Stone.

Addressed to "All." Brief note stating he went to the beach again in Galveston, but remembered to put on Skol [sunscreen] so he wouldn't "crisp again."

"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943.
Postcard image is "Galveston's...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note as he has a math test tomorrow, but wanted to answer a few questions. He did recieve the photos sent, and hopes to get one taken of himself soon. Has gone swimming a few times, but not lately due to all the studying...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." "Busy as heck with tests." Completed two classes with flying colors and now has time to focus more on physics, which lasts as long as preflight training. Mentions that he is jealous that Don got to go home for a few days...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note from Galveston saying he's getting some relaxation in, and while it isn't much, it's "fun for a change." Written in pencil.

The postcard is not dated, except for a post office stamp. "Letters in a Box" notes the...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note asking Jacob Stone to purchase gifts for Bob's brothers, Jimmy and Barry on his and Don's behalf. Enclosed two slips of paper congratulating each boy on graduating. He offers to pay his father back, and apologizes as...

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to Jim Stone

Addressed to "Jim." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and GLC09620.029.03.

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to Barry Marks

Addressed to "Barry." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and .02.

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A letter focusing on his father's birthday. There was a slight change to the date, but he wanted to make sure his father knew he would celebrating in spirit and hopes that the next year will be happier than this past one.

The...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Jim, and Barry." He owes everyone a letter as he hasn't been able to write. His classes are finished, and he did well above average. They don't mean too much, as the real scores come in during Advanced Training. Briefly walks...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." He is very annoyed. He and Don were supposed to meet in Dallas, but Don never showed up. He risked being picked up by an M.P. [Military Police] as he couldn't get a pass to travel outside the 50 mile radius. There were no rooms...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." He is incredibly happy as he is going on to Advanced Training. He was surprised to hear he was "car commander" and in charge of forty others. They are leaving this afternoon to a destination unknown.

Post-Script: Sent his class...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and family and friends

Addressed to "All." Stepped off for a break in Fort Worth, Texas. Writes that he will arrive at Advanced this afternoon.

Postcard is an image of "Texas Christian Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas."

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Stepped off for a lunch break, nothing much in the town, but it's good to get off the train.

Postcard is an image of "Downtown Street Scene, Wichita Falls, Texas."

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Unexpectedly held in Wichita Falls for a few hours. The trip has been pleasant, and the fellows he is in charge of are "most cooperative." They stopped for breakfast in Fort Worth, and stopped for lunch in Wichita Falls.

The...

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Aviation Cadet Detachment Army Air Forces Bombardier School, Childress, Texas

Card authorizing Robert L. Stone to leave Post, but not exceed a distance of 25 miles without written permission. Card is a faded olive green, with black type, Bob's name, and the Commandant of Cadet's signature, T.R. Mason.

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and Jim Stone

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, and Jim." Starts the letter with a brief about his location. Childress is a small "church-run," dry town where they can't buy beer. Open-Post means nothing, as there is nothing in town. Says it's flat, dusty, unbearably...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, and Barry." A lengthy letter detailing the fifteen-hour work days they are subjected to. They are in class for most of the day, with lunch and dinner breaks, and an hour to themselves from 9:30-10:30 PM. The work is...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, and Barry." A lengthy letter catching everyone up on the past month at Childress. They get up at 5:00AM and work until 9:30PM. They've begun flying in "AT-11" twin engine planes, and he flew a "zero-zero mission."...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, and Barry." A lengthy letter catching everyone up on the past month at Childress. They get up at 5:00AM and work until 9:30PM. They've begun flying in "AT-11" twin engine planes, and he flew a "zero-zero mission."...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." It was great to talk to his father last night, phone calls are tough to get through. He writes about dropping his first bomb, and the swell instructors flying with him. The weather is bearable in flight, unlike down on the ground...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." It was great to talk to his father last night, phone calls are tough to get through. He writes about dropping his first bomb, and the swell instructors flying with him. The weather is bearable in flight, unlike down on the ground...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." It was great to talk to his father last night, phone calls are tough to get through. He writes about dropping his first bomb, and the swell instructors flying with him. The weather is bearable in flight, unlike down on the ground...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Writes a quick "thank you" for a generous check from his father. Dropped two more bombs since he last wrote, and passed his "64" [physical], even though his eyes were considerably weaker this time around. Training is exhausting...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Thanks them both for the thermos as he is now "the envy of my flight," as he can drink something while on a mission. He's flown "double missions three days," with a four-hour navigation flight. This week five more "kids"...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Ken Marks, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Ken, and Barry." He is still plugging along with training, even as they now get up at 4:20AM and are flying by 6:00AM. His class is now at seventy men when they started with one hundred and five. Six more weeks and...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, Ken Marks, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Ken, and Barry." He is still plugging along with training, even as they now get up at 4:20AM and are flying by 6:00AM. His class is now at seventy men when they started with one hundred and five. Six more weeks and...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He is looking forward to "maneuvers" tomorrow. This is where they'll live and fly in combat conditions, including wearing gas masks, as they drop gas on the men to help prepare them. They were issued "those heavy leather...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He is looking forward to "maneuvers" tomorrow. This is where they'll live and fly in combat conditions, including wearing gas masks, as they drop gas on the men to help prepare them. They were issued "those heavy leather...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Bob Stone, Jim Stone, Barry Marks, and Ken Marks and anyone else who is around

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Bob, Jim, Barry, Ken, and anyone else who is around." Nothing much to report from the "northwestern sector." Talks about five professors of Spanish who alternate days, including "Captain Eduardo Nile-Silva from the U. of...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, and Barry." He finished up with "maneuvers," and he is mighty glad to be back after spending six days in "the wilds of West Texas." He and thirteen others flew out in a B-18 bomber plane, they landed and began their...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Asks Bee to send him all of his winter clothes, that he had sent back in Ellington. He writes that his "screwy" schedule is a "darn good one" that gives them a lot of free time. Their days now start at 10:30AM and go to 3...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Ken Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, and Ken (if he's still home)." Writes that Ken and Bunny are "darn lucky kids," and he wishes he could've been there in person. They've had a tough break on the weather, and haven't been able to fly. However, to the class'...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He writes that he is twelve days away from "those coveted wings." Tried to call home this morning, but didn't make it through. Finished up ground school, and they've been flying from 6PM-1AM this week, and don't get off...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He writes that it was "swell to talk with you and Ken" and encloses his new schedule starting at 1:30AM with the reveille until "taps and to bed" at 6:00PM. They have this schedule so they can have all of their bombs dropped in...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone.

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Acknowledges the big event yesterday, and he wishes he could've been home for it. He writes that he's graduating in a week and a day, and everyone is a wreck from their night flights. They caught up on their bombing, and...

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[Envelope]

Addressed to "Lt. Comdr. J.C. Stone." An empty envelope that contained two leather pamphlets that are later in the collection. (INSERT THEIR GLC NUMBERS)

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Honorable Discharge and Enlisted Record of Robert L. Stone

Robert Stone's Honorable Discharge from the army after his graduation from Childress Army Air Field in Childress, Texas. Signed by H.A. Holmstrom, Lt. Col. Air Corps, Executive. Copied on the back is Robert's enlisted record.

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Honorable Discharge and Enlisted Record of Robert L. Stone

Copy of Robert L. Stone's enlisted record and signed by Robert C. Stokes, a 1st lieuntenant in the Air Corps. Contains his service and brief medical record.

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Honorable Discharge and Enlisted Record of Robert L. Stone

Copy of Robert Stone's Honorable Discharge from the army after his graduation from Childress Army Air Field in Childress, Texas. It is signed by H.A. Holmstrom, Lt. Col. Air Corps, Executive.

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Certificate of Service for Robert L. Stone

This is a negative copy of Robert Stone's Certificate of Service given at Fort Dix after his service in the war. It is signed by Major H.C. Ward.

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Temporary Appointment

Document from "Headquarters, Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command," naming Robert L. Stone a Second Lieutnenant for the Army of the United States. Signed by J.E. McCord, Lieutenant Colonel, and Assistant Adjutant General.

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Just left Des Moines [Iowa], and didn't get a lot of sleep. Writes how wonderful his "10 short days" were at home. While he did not do much, he was happy to see everyone. He is pulling into Omaha [Nebraska], and hopes to...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Just arrived in "Salt Lake" [City, Utah], after a scare where four "fellows" were bumped off the plane to make room for more gas due to bad weather. It was a rough trip, but they made it to a "very beautiful place." This...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Still no word on when he will be "crewed up," and now everyone is required to be on post by 1AM. They have them in school from 8-5PM and it's a "complete farce." After class they head to town for a good meal, and a movie or...

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