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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Attempted to place a call but there was a long delay. He just wanted to talk to his parents. Writes about Don's most recent letter as he settles in with a new outfit. Mentions the long letter he wrote yesterday before...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is very happy that his father is at "Alderbrook," and says he deserves the rest and relaxation. Nothing new to report. He hasn't flown with his new crew yet due to a sore throat. He notes they're "swell," regardless. He...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Writes that he's glad "Alderbrook" was a huge success and that the "Navy situation has come to a head," as his father can truly get a break. As he mentioned on the phone, "not for repeition," he'll be leaving March Field to...

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[Envelope]

Addressed to "Lt. Comdr. J.C. Stone." It is an empty envelope from March Field, CA.

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[to family]

Addressed "Love to all." A brief postcard to let everyone know a letter is coming. He is in Sparta briefly for a beer and music.

A post-it note in the collection notes the postcard was written on June 10, 1944, matching the postmark stamp.

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes that he'll call them again at the end of next week, before he ships out. They've had miserable weather, but they're still flying. They have one or two more flights to complete all of their minimums. He talks about...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell" to talk with his parents, but disappointing when he could not reach Don Stone. He went to a picnic yesterday and played bridge. He ran a few errands and plans on taking Ronnie and Doug Drake out for a steak...

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to Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Bee." A brief note, letting her know that he sent several things home, and they should probably be camphored and put in his closet.

The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 25, 1944.

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes "things are really buzzin." He enclosed a couple of reciepts, GLC09620.103.02-.04, as they had to get rid of some clothes, letters, and notes from bombardier school that he should've destroyed. He asks that it all...

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Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 8376, postage was 95 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance. Includes a purple stamp containing the date of purchase.

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Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 6354, postage was 174 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance.

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Uniform Express Receipt

A Railway Express Agency Uniform Express Receipt for a thirty-one pound bag. It cost Robert Sone $4.50 to ship it back to New York City. Printed on transfer paper.

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to Brig. Gen. Edward Greenbaum

Addressed to "Eddie." He just got back to March Field after being grounded at Fresno. Thanks him for his letter, and began arranging time to visit him, as long as he has the time to "squeeze a meal in."

The letter is dated "Wednesday." "Letters in...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief note to say hello as he travels north.

Postcard image is "Lake of the woods, showing Mt. McLoughlin, near Klamth Falls, Oregon." "Letters in a Box" notes the postcard was written on June 29, 1944.

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to Brig. Gen. Edward Greenbaum

Addressed to "Eddie." He's disappointed that he could not meet Eddie. He asks to give him a ring if Eddie is ever in the area. He called the hotel and woke up a person, so he tells Eddie to explain to the man that it was "one of your ruffian nephews...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A birthday card for his father's 50th. He wishes he could be there to celebrate. Writes that his father is a "swell gent" and a "mighty tough" example to live up to. He only wishes that he'll be as successful as his father.

The...

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[Envelope]

Addressed to "Lt. Comdr. J. C. Stone." It is an empty envelope with a faded postmark that says "Jul."

A post-it note that came with the collection notes it contained a letter for Jacob Stone's 50th birthday, however GLC0920.110 already has an...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Jim Stone

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, and Jim." It was great to talk to his parents last night especially as his unit recieved an unexpected pass to "Frisco." It was a "rotten trip" up, but they were in an antique train. Due to censorship, his whereabouts are now...

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

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry + Ken." Says this is a tough letter to write due to "rigid restrictions." The ship he is on is overcrowded, and the poor enlisted men are packed in like sardines. The first day was "really rugged" and 75% were...

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

Addressed to "All." He just finished a long letter, GLC09620.113, and thought to send a V-Mail to see which one got to his family first. The trip has been rather dull on their way to an unknown destination. He's hoping to have mail waiting for him...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note to send his new permanent address.

The V-mail letter is dated as "July 12, 1944."

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

Addressed to "All." He finally arrived in the "beautiful Hawaiian Islands." He stayed aboard the ship the first night and they were taken to base by trucks the following morning. The base is a small landing strip surrounded by mountains and jungles...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note stating that he forgot to ask about his watch that he sent home before he left Seattle. He would like his father to have it fixed for him. He still hasn't received any mail, so he hopes they've gotten his many letters...

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

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, + Jim." All goes well at "Pineapple Paradise." He's flown several times, only short missions so far. Life isn't too bad, except there's very little entertainment. They get a pass every two weeks or so, and most people go...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Everyone's mail came through and they each received fifteen to twenty letters. He was disappointed when he didn't have one from Pam, but found out that she had a "brain concussion" and can't write quite yet. He was able to...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He hasn't received any letters to his new APO, so he's wondering if his parents have received his letters. He is worried about Pam, but asks that his parents keep him posted on her health. They've flown a lot and his plane...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." The mail is coming through a little better and it takes about ten days for mail to get from the east coast. He sent a package home yesterday with his favorite sweaters, made by Pam, and a couple pairs of socks. He has the...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Everything is fine with him. He just started the 7th Air Force Gunnery School, which lasts about a month. They go to classes from 7:45AM-5PM, with a break for lunch. The classes are a little boring, but it's "good cheap life...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone.

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." The first week of classes is over and they have a day off to spend at the beach. There's a "lovely officers club" right on the beach with an "attractive snack bar" and other perks. He found a college register as well and...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." There's litttle news from their "wayward son." The work is well worth it for the schooling, even if it's boring. Life is better here than the base they were at. The food is excellent and they have a beautiful officers club...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Life is very routine as they finished classwork and have been on the range. Next week will be a course in "air to air firing." He's been living and eating like a king, but he knows it will come to end soon enough. He writes...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." He thanks them for keeping their "pens in action," as he received a lot of mail from his family. He doesn't want to stop living like a human being. He keeps bumping into friends from college and from school. He received a letter...

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

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, Barry, + Ken." He apologizes for the lapse of mail, but he is now the "proud possessor of a very impressive diploma" as school sped up massively, but he's done. He is now flying all the time, and the next time he...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "All." He apologizes for not writing lately, but he has been flying a lot. Recently, to Johnston Island and to Midway, which was an eleven-hour mission. He thanks them for writing constantly, and lauds Bee on her gossip skills. He's not...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He's excited about the news of Don's promotion, but hesitant with his eagerness to go overseas rather than into O.C.S. [Officer Candidate School] which would be perfect for Don. He wrote his feelings to his brother, but asks his...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been flying very little, but next week he will be able jump back in. He and other crew members grew lazy and indifferent, but now they want to get their missions in and go home if they're lucky enough to do so. He...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He thanks them for their various letters written anywhere from a month to six days ago. He catches up with his father about news from home and asks if his parents received a letter and a card where he asked them to order...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He finished up his training missions and will be heading to "destination unknown." He writes that his family can follow his whereabouts by reading about the "7th AAF Liberators in the daily papers." He asks that his parents...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note with a change of address. It is not exact, but he will confirm his address once he knows it.

The letter is dated as "Oct 2nd." "Letters in a Box" dates the letter as October 2, 1944.

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is officially "down under" and includes his new address. He asks that they let Don Stone and Jim Stone know his new address as well.

The letter is dated as "October 8, 1944, Kwajalein, Marshalls." "Letters in a Box"...

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

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, et al." After three months in Oahu, they are finally "down under." The base is "kinda makeshift" as the island took a pounding from the U.S. Air Force. The men of the squadron all seem great, and they range from "old...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All is well, if a little dull. The squadron went on a raid, but his crew stayed back. He walked around the atoll, but "it's just a flat coral atoll with no plant life of any sort, any more," due to earlier bombing. He...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is still waiting for his first mission. Actress Betty Hutton put on a show but had to cut it short as she got sick, probably due to the "sultry weather." He really does not like this weather as it is sweltering and...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He wanted to get a letter to them as soon as he could with his new APO. He hasn't received any mail for three weeks from his family and hopes his various trunks, letters, and packages have arrived and their mail simply hasn...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He finally has time to write as they just finished moving. He can't disclose the name of the island he is on, but it is rough living. They didn't have mosquito nets the first night and were "almost carried away." They're...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He flew his first mission and it was no "tea party," but he ought to get through thirty-nine more. He and others from camp have been trying to make their area more livable, so they built tables, racks, and shelves from old...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A big batch of mail just caught up to him and he now has nineteen letters dating back to September. He's happy to hear his packages arrived safely. Life is the same at base camp, and he admits to not being cut out for this...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Big news as he ran into Barry Marks' outfit and he's stationed only a few miles away. "If that doesn't prove it's a small world, I'll eat my hat." He visited with Barry and his tent-mates who all complained about the "rotten...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He just wrote his parents a long letter, but wanted to tell them that he and Barry had lunch. He took them for a bite to eat, and everyone ate better than they had in a while. He gave Barry and his friends a tour of a ship...

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to Mildred Hilson and Edwin Hilson

Addressed to "Mildred + Eddie." He's intended to write them for some time, but he always seems to be busy "usually fixing up some contraption in his tent," or on a mission. He's flown a couple of missions so far and they haven't been too rough. His...

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