11 May 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell to talk to them the other day." It's great to be living like a human being and they had a "mighty wet party" and he thanks his father for treating the crew. He and the crew are at the rest camp devouring fresh food, milk, and relaxing. All is well with him, and he hopes to see his parents in early June.

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15 May 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Bunny Marks.

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, + Bunny." A friend of his brought a big stack of mail from the Mariana Islands and he was surprised to find they heard about his fortieth mission indirectly. He wrote about ten letters at the same time, so hopefully his parents will receive their letter shortly. He thanks Bunny for her sweet letter. All goes well, and he's gaining weight with every meal. Milk is a real treat after a year of only water and GI coffee. He should be home in about ten days if all goes well. Most of them are sent to the mainland by boat rather than plane.

GLC09620.181

5 June 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Typed document signed

Title: General Orders No. 67

General Orders No. 67 awarding Robert L. Stone the Distinguished Flying Cross. It was awarded for displaying "extraoridinary heroism" and for dropping 100% of the bombs in the target area on January 21, 1945. It lists the men of their crew and others. There are pages missing from the full brief.

GLC09620.182

14 July 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Life is extremely dull in Camp Davis, a German prisoner of war camp in North Carolina. He was put on a list to have an administrative job, but he doesn't have any experience. He hopes he won't be sent for a refresher course before getting assigned to a non-combat job. He doesn't understand why the army is holding on to everyone. He hopes to call tomorrow on his father's birthday and thanks them for a "perfectly swell" leave at home. The letter is dated "Camp Davis, Saturday 14th, 1945." A post-it note that came with the collection notes the letter was written…

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17 July 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He enclosed a newspaper clipping about the closing of of Fort Davis, GLC09620.232, to show his complaints were "well founded." He will hear about his assignment by the end of the week most likely, and he hopes he'll be at a redistribution or separation center. He does not want to go to Texas. He hopes his parents have a great time at Alderbrook.

GLC09620.184

20 July 1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Nothing is definite for his future assignment. His interviewing officer placed a few calls to get him assigned at a redistribution center and they're holding him rather than sending him straight to Texas. He writes that he is incredibly lucky to have met a good man in the army. The camp is closing and they aren't taking any more people. He won a duplicate bridge tournament and received a free meal for two in town. He took a pilot friend of his. He'll let his parents know as soon as he is assigned and hopes they are catching a lot of trout.

GLC09620.185

8 August 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Typed document signed

Title: Fort Dix Officers' Club Card

A Fort Dix Officers' Club Card. A small card to certify Robert L. Stone was a regular member and entitled to privelges and benefits. Signed by the secretary/treasurer, J.R. Gracey. No. 13099

GLC09620.186

21 September 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Award of Merit

Army Service Forces gave Robert L. Stone an Award of Merit for outstanding performance at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Signed by T.E. Terry, Colonel, FA, Executive Officer and Madison Pearson, Brigadier General, USA Commanding.

GLC09620.187

27 September 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document

Title: Luncheon Menu and Guest List

A luncheon menu in honor of Brigadier General, Madison Pearson at Camp Edge, Fort Dix, New Jersey. It includes a short speech by Lewis B. Ballatyne, Brigaidier General, NJNG, Commanding, New Jersey State Guard. A post-it note included in the collection notes that "Bob is listed as a guest on the back page. At this time he was an aide to Brigadier General Madison Pearson in Fort Dix, 1945."

GLC09620.188

9 December 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Typed document signed

Title: General Order

A brief General Order announcing Robert L. Stone's appointment as "Aide-de-Camp to Major General Leland S. Hobbs, United States Army." Signed by Melvin W. Reed, Major, AGD, Adjutant.

GLC09620.189

24 December 1945

Elkins, Pop, fl. 1945

Telegram

Title: to Robert L. Stone

A telegram from Pop Elkins wishing Bob a Happy New Year and remembering that this time last year they were on a raid over Iwo Jima.

GLC09620.190

29 December 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Typed document signed

Title: Separation Qualification Record

A record of Robert L. Stone's military service and training. It is signed by Robert L. Stone and W.W. Von Schlichten, "MAJ. AGD." Contains handwritten notes by Bob Stone.

GLC09620.191

26 August 1946

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Presidential Appointment

A military record detailing Robert L. Stone's particulars as he was separated from service. This is a carbon copy of the original along with GLC09620.194.02, a negative copy.

GLC09620.194.01

26 August 1946

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Presidential Appointment

A military record detailing Robert L. Stone's particulars as he was being separated from service. This is a copy in the negative of GLC09620.194.01.

GLC09620.194.02

26 August 1946

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Certificate of Service

A Certificate of Service for Robert L. Stone who served in the Army of the United States from October 23, 1943 to August 26, 1946. It details his service record. Signed by the Commanding Officer, H.C. Ward on page 1 and by Edel V. Sattre, "Capt Wac Asst Adj."

GLC09620.195

29 August 1946

United States. Army Air Forces

Printed document signed

Title: Separation Qualification Record

A separation qualification record from the Army of the United States. It contains a summary of military occupations, education, and decorations. It is signed by J.P. Finley, Capt. AC.

GLC09620.196

1943

Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries

Poster

Title: [This Nation]

A blue poster featuring a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt from his message to Congress January 7, 1943. The quote reads, "... the state of the nation is good the heart of this nation is sound the spirit of this nation is strong the faith of this nation is eternal." The poster is OWI poster No. 40 and the printing office number is O-507621

GLC09653.01

1942

Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries

Poster

Title: Homemakers War Guide

This poster is an all-round guide for homemakers to help in the war effort. It is broken down into four sections, plan, conserve, salvage and air raid protection. Each section contains instructions and helpful hints on what to do. The plan section includes what to include in a healthy meal, how to plan meals with the current rationing, and ways to use your spare time. The conserve section includes hints such as, getting the "Victory Food Specials" and how to clean household items. It also promotes ways to save fuel, and suggestions to mend clothes instead of buying new items. The salvage…

GLC09653.02

1942

War Production Board, Bureau of Industrial Conservation

Poster

Title: Win With Tin

This poster features four pictures with captions separated by orange lines. The topic is saving tin cans, and the images walk you through the steps. The steps are to soak off the label and clean the can well, cut off both ends and flatten the can, store the ends within the flattened can, and give in bulk to an authorized collector. This poster has the number O-496069 on the bottom center.

GLC09653.04

1941

Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management

Poster

Title: America Calling

This poster features the Civilian Defense logo in the center and says "America Calling Take your place in Civilian Defense Consult your Nearest Defense Council." This poster has the number O-423671 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.05

February 19, 1943

Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information

Poster

Title: Brotherhood Week

This poster features a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning the spirit of brotherhood. The quote reads, "We are fighting for the right of men to live together as members of one family rather than as masters and slaves. We are fighting that the spirit of brotherhood which we prize in this country may be practiced here and by free men everywhere. It is our promise to extend such brotherhood earthwide which gives hope to all the world. The war makes the appeal of Brotherhood Week stronger than ever." This poster is OWI poster No. 33, and has the number 505560-O-GPO. Brotherhood week took…

GLC09653.06

1943

United States. Office of War Information. Division of Public Inquiries.

Poster

Title: The Atlantic Charter

All-lettered poster in black & white. Text of the Atlantic Charter of August 14, 1941, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Title and heading at top. Two columns of text below in italics.

GLC09653.07

1814

Thomas, Moses, fl. 1813-1819

Magazine

Title: The Analectic Magazine, containing Selections from Foreign Reviews and Magazines, of such Articles as are most valuable, curious, or entertaining.

This is a bound volume of a monthly magazine called the Analectic Magazine. Each issue contains reviews, original works, and poetry. Some issues contain domestic or foreign literary, or scientific information. The first printing of the Star - Spangled Banner is found on page 433, and contains the four verses. The inside front cover of the book has a book plate with the name of Justin Turner, and a image of Lincoln Jefferson and Washington on top of a copy of the declaration. There is also written on the end papers in the front of the book "Lawson S Watts Oct- 1842 Skip Wales No 3 Amanuensis…

GLC09661

11 September 1895

Manchester, Marietta, fl. 1895-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Mother and Father

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. She mentions seeing the Aleutian Islands after many days at sea, and says a few days later they started to see the coast of Japan. She mentions many volcanos and says she was told that they do not worry about earthquakes when there is smoke. She also describes the "natives" who row out to the boats to help with bringing in cargo as there are no wharves in Japan. Manchester says the Japanese wear little clothes and it shocked them all, but they got used to seeing it. She went to Yokohama for the day and thought…

GLC09585.01

12 September 1895

Manchester, Marietta, fl. 1895-1896

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Wallace and Clara

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. In this letter Manchester writes about her journey to Japan and along the coast. She mentions seeing whales and porpoise. She mentions the native's lack of clothing, and says it is a common sight for children to be running around naked. She also mentions the Dr. telling her to stay out of the sun as it grows hotter for fear of sunstroke. She discusses their stay at Kobe, and says there is a longer description in a letter home, and to get Pa to let her read it. (GLC09585.01) she also mentions learning about…

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