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John H. Worcester to Martha Worcester

Gives details of their latest move, complains about mosquitos and mentions that Charles, their brother, is ill. Written at Fort Clinch.

GLC03974.13

John H. Worcester to his father

Mentions money and the fact that he and his brother Charles might get to come home soon. Written at Fort Clinch.

GLC03974.14

Nathan M. Ames to John H. Worcester

Discusses prisoners of war.

GLC03974.15

John H. Worcester to Carolina Worcester

Talks about newly enlisted men and leaves of absence.

GLC03974.16

John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

GLC03974.17

John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Sends his love home and gives an update on the health of their brother Charles.

GLC03974.18

John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Mentions rations, military duties and his brother's health.

GLC03974.19

John H. Worcester to Abby Worcester

Appears to be a continuation of his previous letter, GLC03974.19. Writes about his hopes for the future.

GLC03974.20

[Letter from E. Riddell to Mr Worcester informing him of the death of his son]

Describes how John. H. Worcester was injured in battle, captured, but then died of his wounds.

GLC03974.21

[Letter to Mr Worcester giving further details of his son's death]

GLC03974.22

[Note to John N. Worcester and family explaining plans for a tribute to his recently deceased son]

GLC03974.23

[Certificate of transported goods, sent to John N. Worcester]

GLC03974.24

Nathan M. Ames to John N. Worcester

Writes that he has heard of the death of Worcester's son, John, and sends his commiserations.

GLC03974.25

[To Mr. and Mrs. Worcester]

Writes to Mr. and Mrs. Day expressing sympathy for the death of their son, John. Writes, "Another name has been added to the martyrs who have falled for our country."

GLC03974.26

H. Boyston to John N. Worcester

Gives details about his son John's body and also mentions the current state of his other son Charles, then in hospital.

GLC03974.27

Obituary for John H. Worcester

Notice of the death of Worcester in battle together with a poem.

GLC03974.28

Ann S. Abear to Mr and Mrs Worcester

Letter from John H. Worcester's former landlady to his parents, sending her sympathies on the news of his death. Includes rousing support for the cause of the Union and liberty.

GLC03974.29

William Moore to Lieutenant Henderson

Request that the recipient defend him in an upcoming trial. The charges against him include neglect of duty and falling asleep on watch.

GLC03974.30

[Provision return for Captain Nathan M. Ames]

GLC03974.31

[Meeting to discuss how to commemorate the life of John H. Worcester conducted by his fellow soldiers]

GLC03974.32

A. K. Potter to John N. Worcester

Sends apologies for not being able to attend the funeral of Worcester's son John due to ill health.

GLC03974.33

[Virginia Song]

Song about hatred for the Union, pride in the decision to fight, and a refusal to be reconstructed.

GLC03974.34

[Business Card]

A business card naming Robert L. Stone as a Lieutenant, Air Corps, Army of the United States.

GLC09620.201.01

[Business Card]

A business card showing Robert L. Stone as a Lieutenant, Air Corps, Army of the United States. Same as GLC09620.201.01.

GLC09620.201.02

[Membership Card]

An Agana Air Base Officer's Club card noting that Robert L. Stone is a member.

GLC09620.202

[The Collings Foundation B-24 Liberator Fundraiser]

A small booklet with a picture of a B-24 liberator in color with the history of the program and contribution categories.

A post-it note with the collection notes "Program from an air show Bob and I [Sheila Stone] attended in Punta Gorda, FL in the...

GLC09620.203

to Sheila Stone

Printed email from Jane Rosen thanking Sheila Stone for the donation of "Letters in a Box." Jane Rosen works for the Imperial War Museums.

GLC09620.204

["Letters in a Box" beginnings]

Document detailing how the book of Robert Stone's letters, "Letters in a Box," came to be, starting with an oral history interview done by Otis Baker.

GLC09620.205

[Sample page]

A sample page from "Letters in a Box" with the book's introduction.

GLC09620.206

[Sample pages]

Background history on Robert L. Stone and the oral history transcript by Otis Baker. It briefly explains a B-24 plane and how the Norden bombsight was operated.

GLC09620.207

[Application for Commission]

A typed document that states Robert Stone's civilian and military experience and awards.

GLC09620.208

Robert L. Stone Dates

A typed document that includes the highlights of Robert L. Stone's dates from May 1942 to December 1945.

GLC09620.209

["Letters in a Box" research]

Typed document with additional information on the veterans of World War II and the 431st Bomb Squadron, 11th Group.

GLC09620.210

["Letters in a Box" proposal pages]

The prelimary proposal and sample pages for "Letters in a Box."

GLC09620.211

Calendars for the years 1943-1945

Calendars used to date letters and objects for "Letters in a Box."

GLC09620.212

U.S. Army Air Forces Diploma

Robert L. Stone's diploma from the Seventh Air Force Gunnery School given at Hickem Field in Hawaii. Has official gold seal with a faded yellow and purple ribbon.

Signed by Harold E. Kratzer, Captain and Air Corps Executive and Louis E. Boutwell...

GLC09620.214

to Sheila Stone

A printed photograph of landing boats moving toward the shore, and the island of Iwo Jima. On the back it shows men and supplies hiding in fox holes.

GLC09620.215

Blow-out Sends Car Over Bank Two Are Hurt

Robert Stone, 16, and Jack Nathan, 23, were in an accident when their right rear tire blew out. Robert Stone suffered from a broken femur and Jack Nathan had a lacerated foot.

Mounted Dimensions: 19.2 x 10.2 cm

GLC09620.216.01

Blow-out Sends Car Over Bank Two Are Hurt

An image of the car after the accident where Robert L. Stone and Jack Nathan were injured.

Mounted Dimensions: 17.1 x 18.4 cm

GLC09620.216.02

Marines Beat Japanese Back in Wild Battle

A clipping from the Honolulu Advertiser with aerial views of Iwo Jima after a battle. Includes a small section of an article from the first page of the newspaper [not included].

GLC09620.217

Bombs Over Iwo Jima

A clipping of a photograph and caption of bombs over Iwo Jima.

GLC09620.218

The Battle as I Saw it

A clipping from a magazine describing Comdr. Amos Townsend Hathway's experiences as the Captain of the Destroyer USS Heerman for the US Navy.

Article continued in GLC09620.219.02.

GLC09620.219.01

The Battle as I Saw it

A clipping from a magazine describing Comdr. Amos Townsend Hathway's experiences as the Captain of the Destroyer USS Heerman for the US Navy.

Article began on GLC09620.219.01.

GLC09620.219.02

Bombs Over Yap

A clipping of a photo of planes flying over an island. The caption reads "Circling for the bomb run of their first attack on Yap Aug. 20, Liberators of the 7th AAF hit the Jap base with 40 tons of bombs. The strike extends the current field of action...

GLC09620.220

The Horrible Monster

A clipping of a photograph of the crew of "The Horrible Monster" and a photo of Major Bill Lopez and other soldiers in the 7th Army Air Force Special Service.

GLC09620.221

Kelley's Cobra

A clipping of a photograph of Kelley's Cobra, which looks to be a B-24 Liberator.

GLC09620.222

Berry's Bombers

A clipping of a photograph of Berry's Bombers plane with a portion of the story on the second page. Talks briefly about the 7th Army Air Force history.

GLC09620.223

[The Chamber Maid's Impossible Landing]

A magazine clipping of the wreck of the plane the Chamber Maid. The captions read, "The Chamber Maid was going into its bombing run over Iwo Jima when the Zeros hit. Eleven men flew 650 impossible miles back to their home base and cheated death with...

GLC09620.224

On the Deck to Chichi

A magazine clipping of a photo of a solider looking out of a hole in a plane. The caption reads "a 1000-pounder from a plane in its own squadron ripped this hole, landed inside the ship. Waist Gunner Cpl Vince Sutter thought suddenly: 'The damn thing...

GLC09620.225

The Bombardier Pays Off

A clipping from the New York Herald Tribune talking about the position of a bombardier. Small article on a captured Nazi General on the back.

GLC09620.226