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[Paper Name Plate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina]

One paper nameplate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina dated 1969.

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To Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters written within a two day period that were sent in the same envelope.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He informs Joyce to tell
Carl that it is difficult being away from your loved ones. He writes that he wishes he could spell better so he could express all he...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 15, 1969. He writes that he is a "CQ Runner" and is responsible for passing messages at Fort Dix. He will be returning home on the fourth week of his training. He writes...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that all of the men in his camp are writing to their "girls." They are also in the process of shining their shoes. Rich asks Joyce not to go out every...

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Joyce Robinson sent in the same envelope From the 14th through the 16th.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that he is in basic training. Updates that he is Private E1 in the second platoon in Company A, 6th Battalion, 3rd Battery Brigade. He is expected to be...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robison from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 16, 1969. He writes that his platoon
was working for seventeen hours. He will be taking a truck-driving test on June 19 at 5:30 am. He mentions that he must also take a gun...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated une 26, 1969. He writes he is happy to have spoken to Joyce and will call her again on Monday night. He asks her if they can get married when he comes home. DiChristina informs...

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter and American Airlines boarding pass.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 7, 1969. He writes that his troop is
"camping" with no light, hot water, or bathroom facilities. It has been raining all day and night, and they marched for two hours. He...

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American Airlines boarding pass

American Airlines boarding pass, Flight 433 04. On the back there is a note stating, "Home on Pass July 4-6"

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. Included with the letter is a Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. He writes from his tent. It is "hot as hell" and 4:30 in the morning. He reports that his troop marched five miles to a site where they shot their guns. They...

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Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey

One price list and order form from the Exchange Photo Shop dated July 8, 1969. The option for a regular package is circled.

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina with a newspaper horoscope clipping dated July 16, 1969.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina writes that he shot 42 on the rifle test and that he "will get a metal [sic] Baby I will." He mentions how hot the weather is and that he received the picture she sent him...

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Newspaper Clipping

One newspaper clipping containing horoscopes. The Libra and Capricorn are circled in pen.

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to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to her schoolwork
and Richard's basic training. She mentions her expected trip to visit Richard at Fort Dix. Relays that she will stop at her Uncle Bob's...

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to Richard DiChristina [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters sent in the same envelope from July 30- August 1st.

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to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to visiting Richard's mother, updates on family members and attending a performance of Romeo and Juliet. She mentions she visited Richard's mother and...

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to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated August 1, 1969. Pertains to family updates and details on her upcoming trip to visit him. Joyce writes that there is a bus strike preventing her from getting their airline...

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to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters sent in one envelope letters are dated from December 2nd to January 3rd.

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated December 2, 1969. Pertains to his guard duty in the Viet Cong. He writes that they were marching for three to four hours today. DiChristina wishes he could come home to marry...

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to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson to Richard J. DiChristina dated December 3, 1969. Pertains to missing her during the holidays and financial matters. His squad has now stopped for water on their march. He mentions to Joyce that he would like...

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