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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 29, 1942. Mentions continued efforts to get a pass to visit.

GLC09954.044

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 30, 1942. Mentions receiving payment, and news about updates of the farm from his siblings.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 2, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 3, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions writing letters to family members.

GLC09954.051

[Christmas card to the Benson family]

One greeting card addressed to the Benson family from Nancy Whitsett. Wishes the family a Merry Christmas.

GLC09954.052

[Envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 5, 1942.

GLC09954.053

to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 4, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

GLC09954.054

to Daddy

One envelope addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 4, 1942. Inquires about gas rations and the farm.

GLC09954.055

to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 5, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Inquires about the farm.

GLC09954.056

to Twa

One letter from Punko to Twa dated February 18, 1943.

GLC09996.001

to Robert Dyer

One letter from Stacey to Robert Dyer dated February 22, 1943.

GLC09996.002

to Robert Dyer

One letter from Jimguo to Robert Dyer dated February 24, 1943.

GLC09996.003

to Mamma

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 15, 1942. Pertains to travelling to Hattiesburg for the day.

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to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated February 25, 1943.

GLC09996.004

to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 5, 1943.

GLC09996.009

to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 13, 1943. Written on Hollywood Music Co. letterhead.

GLC09996.010

to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 19, 1943. Written on Hollywood Music Co. letterhead.

GLC09996.011

to Robert Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert Dyer dated April 22, 1943. Written on Hollywood Music Co. letterhead.

GLC09996.012

to Whom it may concern

One letter from Horence B. Gauehe to Whom it may concern dated May 5, 1943. A recommendation letter for Robert Dyer from his employer.

GLC09996.013.01

to John Elmer and Lula Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to John Elmer and Lula Dyer dated October 20, 1943.

GLC09996.013.02

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Mac to Robert E. Dyer dated May 29, 1943.

GLC09996.014

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Mrs. George W. Milliken to Robert E. Dyer dated June 1, 1943.

GLC09996.015

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from John Elmer and Lula Dyer to Robert E. Dyer dated June 9, 1943.

GLC09996.016

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated June 23, 1943.

GLC09996.017

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated December 20, 1942. Pertains to visiting Los Angeles, California.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 20, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he may not be able to return that weekend due to training duties.

GLC09954.067

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 22, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he is receiving more responsibility.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 23, 1942. Pertains to finances, and news of a family friend's death.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 24, 1942. Pertains to discussing with a lieutenant how things are back home.

GLC09954.071

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 1, 1943. Inquires about the farm, work, Christmas and who is marrying whom in the town.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 3, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Believes the men he is serving with are becoming more corrupt.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 4, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he sang from the hymnal book the previous evening.

GLC09954.078

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 5, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions correspondence, travelling and mailings.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 6, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi.

GLC09954.080

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Mac to Robert E. Dyer dated July 18, 1943.

GLC09996.018

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Robert Ratcliffe to Robert E. Dyer dated July 20, 1943.

GLC09996.019

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated July 21, 1943.

GLC09996.020

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated July 22, 1943.

GLC09996.021

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Robert E. Dyer dated July 26, 1943.

GLC09996.022

to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Robert Ratcliffe to Robert E. Dyer dated July 30, 1943.

GLC09996.023

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 4, 1943.

GLC09996.024

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 5, 1943.

GLC09996.025

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 6, 1943.

GLC09996.026

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 7, 1943.

GLC09996.027

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 8, 1943.

GLC09996.028

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 8, 1943. Second letter on August 8th.

GLC09996.029

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 10, 1943.

GLC09996.030

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 13, 1943.

GLC09996.031

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 15, 1943.

GLC09996.032

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 16, 1943.

GLC09996.033

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 18, 1943.

GLC09996.034

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 19, 1943.

GLC09996.035

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 20, 1943.

GLC09996.036

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 21, 1943. Written on United States Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.037

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 23, 1943. Written on United States Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.038

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 28, 1943. Written on United States Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.039.01

[Affidavit of Dependency]

One blank document form entitled Affidavit of Dependency sent by Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer with a letter dated August 28, 1943.

GLC09996.039.02

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 29, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Kenneth H. Boatman to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 3, 1943.

GLC09996.041

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 4, 1943.

GLC09996.042.01

to John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to John Elmer Dyer dated September 4, 1943.

GLC09996.042.02

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 6, 1943.

GLC09996.043

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 8, 1943.

GLC09996.044

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 12, 1943.

GLC09996.045

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 13, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

GLC09996.046

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 17, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of a soldier standing guard duty as an officer walks by ducks flying overhead. The second image is the officeer startled by a "Bang."...

GLC09996.047

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 19, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

GLC09996.048

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 20, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

GLC09996.049

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 23, 1943.

GLC09996.050

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 10, 1943. Pertains to being stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions gambling in the barracks.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 11, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions receiving religious pamphlets.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 12, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he received news that one of the older men serving are likely to be discharged.

GLC09954.083

to Mamma

One letter addressed to E. Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 14, 1943. Responds to a letter where E. describes their progress in typing class.

GLC09954.084

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 15, 1943. Pertains to being stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions sending a portrait at Christmas.

GLC09954.085

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 15, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions working towards aiding older men to be discharged.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 18, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions duties and practicing court reporting shorthand.

GLC09954.087

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 19, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions weather and corresponding with Eugene Smith.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 21, 1943. Pertains to being stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions weather and receiving a letter from Eugene Smith asking for subscriptions.

GLC09954.089

Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Let not your hearts be troubled...

One handwritten copy of the a prayer written by Eris B. Benson dated January 22, 1943.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions having colic and receiving religious writings.

GLC09954.091

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Mentions finances and possibility of a transfer.

GLC09954.092

to Will

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he thinks that the war will end that year.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 25, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions the discharge of an old man that he regularly shaved.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 26, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Refers to the men he serves with as "contemptible," "cut-throats," and "rogues."

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to Daddy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 26, 1943. Pertains to the weather, their current colonel going on leave for school, and returning home.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 30, 1943. Pertains to moving in between stations and the process.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated February 17, 1943. Pertains to religious readings and a mutual friend getting married.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 17, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions promotions and corresponding with friends.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 18, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions Eugene Smith contacting him for a subscription to religious readings.

GLC09954.100

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 19, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions subscribing to religious readings and becoming accustomed to the differences between...

GLC09954.101

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 20, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions choir singing.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 21, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions reading and responding to news from home regarding the death of a friend.

GLC09954.103

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 25, 1943. Pertains to his brother, Waymon enlisting.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 26, 1943. Pertains to Hitler claiming that Jesus Christ would be returning. Benson refers to it as a "false belief."

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 27, 1943. Pertains to the possibility of travelling to the field to record orders in shorthand.

GLC09954.106

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 28, 1943. Pertains to reading the bible.

GLC09954.107

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 1, 1943. Pertains to transcribing in the court and possibility of being transferred to a different company.

GLC09954.108

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 7, 1943. Pertains to reading the bible. Mentions reading the book of Joshua.

GLC09954.109

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 8, 1943. Pertains to meeting another service member who belongs to the Church of Christ.

GLC09954.110

[Envelope addressed to Anna Peyton Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 14, 1943.

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