18 January 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated Netherlands East Indies, January 18, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Indonesia. Relays that he may be catching a cold. Responds to news of friends and family, news of the farm, critique of the local chaplain's sermon and listening to a radio broadcast of a scary story.

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5 April 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 5, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in California. Mentions discussing religion with the other men.

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December 21, 1934

Flatso, fl. 1934

Greeting Card

Title: to Dexter Kelpe

One greeting card sent to Dexter Kelpe by Flatso dated December 21, 1934. Features a child reading a book seated next to a Christmas tree. A notation on the front of the card reads, "The Hon. Dex Kelpe at the tender age of '3'." The inside of the card reads, "Santa's a good old scout look what he's scattered about books balls and sailboats too i hope he'll be just as good to you Merry Christmas."

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December 22, 1934

Melton, fl. 1934

Greeting Card

Title: to Dexter Kelpe

One greeting card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Kelpe by the Meltons dated December 21, 1934. Features a man and a woman in holiday clothing holding envelopes the card reads, Greetings." When opened the text changes to read, "Greetings and Greetings to you may be sent but you won't receive another that's more sincerely meant! Merry Christmas!"

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10 April 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 10, 1944. Pertains to life practicing his faith on base and receiving letters from family.

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24 April 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, April 24, 1944. Pertains to reading bible sermons, requesting eye drops and the weather.

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8 May 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 8, 1944. Pertains to life practicing his faith on base, weather, and singing gospel songs with the other men.

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12 May 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 12, 1944. Pertains to baptizing one of the men who were transferred and preaching.

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14 May 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 14, 1944. Pertains to discussing love with a bible study group. States that he is enclosing a letter of a young soldier who recently found religion. Inquires about the church in Tallassee.

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22 May 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 22, 1944. Pertains to his latest preaching topics and receiving religious reading materials.

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28 May 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, May 28, 1944. Pertains to his baptizing, weather, receiving letters, reflections of other preachers and reading.

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8 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 8, 1944. Pertains to his latest preaching topics and receiving religious reading materials.

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12 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 12, 1944. Pertains to his his most recent sermon on "The Sinless Christ," and reflections on different bible versions. Mentions exchange rate of currency in New Guinea.

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13 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Brother Smith

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to their local chapter of Church of Christ at their camp. Details the amount they are donating. Requests for the gospel broadcast to be sent as well as reading materials.

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13 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Header Record

Title: to Mamma

Two items addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Consists of a letter and a notecard with the "Sinless Christ" typewritten on to the card.

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13 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to a soldier who was recently baptized, and requests for her to keep an attached notecard for him which outlines a sermon.

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13 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed note

Title: The Sinless Christ

One notecard entitled, "The Sinless Christ." Contains phrases and bible passages.

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16 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 16, 1944. Pertains to divisions in the church between Eugene Smith and another preacher by the name of Wallace.

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16 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 16, 1944. Responding to details from his mother's letters. Recalls how he and his brother Waymon used to enjoy playing on wagons. Also mentions church donations, sermons and a ribbon that the military servicemen have to wear.

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19 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Will

One v-mail addressed to Willie Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 19, 1944. Responds to details of a letter sent earlier by her and inquires about the farm.

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4 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 4, 1944. Pertains to turning 23 years old and he celebrated. Mentions finances.

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5 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 5, 1944. Pertains to reading, writing more often and the weather. Mentions that he sending photographs of New Guinea.

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16 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 16, 1944. Pertains to responding to 20 letters that he received all at once. Describes local people by their race and the environment. Also mentions conversion and baptism.

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17 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 17, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions currency, recreational activity and observing local people of the area.

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23 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 23, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions receiving letters. Recounts a letter from his friend James who also serves as a preacher at the Church of Christ.

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