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[Photograph of World War II African American Private]

Reverse contains illegible handwritten name of Private with "Fort Jackson 3/22/1943". Written at Fort Jackson

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[Letters from Private Richard C. Augsberger to Ardena Mae Fouts][Decimalized .01- .56]

56 letters from Private Richard C. Augsberger to his future wife Ardena Mae Fouts. Includes one newspaper clipping.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

A "Good Luck" chain letter. The letter stipulates that it and four other copies must be sent out, or the the receiver of the letter will have bad luck. It reads, "The one who breaks this chain will have bad luck. Don't keep this letter. It must be in...

GLC09569.01

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger mentions Gene Autry, a singer that he and Ardena are both fond of. He also says that he had Ardena's name tattooed onto his arm. The tattoo reads "My Darling Wife Ardena Mae." He asks Ardena to send him a picture of her if she has had one...

GLC09569.02

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is supposed to be shipped out to another camp soon. He says he got one tooth pulled and another one filled. He lets Ardena know he misses her very much and longs to hold her in his arms again. He asks that she tell her...

GLC09569.03

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena and asks how her back is doing. He tells her that he went into town yesterday and had his photo taken in a machine for her. He says that he is trying to get a furlough to come home. It would cost $62.55 for the train and...

GLC09569.04

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has arrived in England. He writes, "Boy Honey this is sure some country to see. I will really have a story to tell you when I come back." He asks her to wait for him because "remember what I told you." He signs off the...

GLC09569.05

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena and tells her how much he misses her. He writes that he was on guard today and had plenty of time to think about and plan out their future. He tells her it is late so he will close the letter for now.

GLC09569.06

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is on guard today so he has time to write. He expresses his concern for her because he has not received a letter from her for a while now. He writes of his love for her. "Ardena my Darling I do love you so much. And...

GLC09569.07

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Time 9:30. Augsberger tells Ardena that he has been working very hard and wants to tell her about the place he is in but he can't. He asks that she have patience and promises to tell her everything when he returns. He also tells her she can send all...

GLC09569.08

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena. He writes, "I wish this war was over and I was on my way home. But by the papers this war will last 4 more years." He asks Ardena to wait for him, and sends his love to her.

GLC09569.09

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that he hopes she is in the "best of health and still as beautiful as ever." He tells Ardena that he received a letter from Mabel, and learned that Chucky got shot in the leg. Augsberger says, "I guess he will probably get...

GLC09569.10

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger sends his love and asks Ardena to tell her Mom, Dad, and the children he says hello. He tells Ardena not to worry about him falling in love with "these English girls" because they don't compare to her.

GLC09569.11

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena and sends his love to her. Augsberger reports that it is raining tonight, which reminds him of the times when he and Ardena would sit in the car and listen to the rain.

GLC09569.12

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is fine and "still kicking this old world around." He reports that from what he hears, things are going pretty good over here. Therefore he says "I guess you can be getting the wedding dress out and getting it fitted...

GLC09569.13

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena if she is still working at Aeronca, a US manufacturer of engines and airplane frames that is located in Middletown, Ohio where Ardena lives. He also asks if she has been up in a plane again. He admits that he is jealous of her...

GLC09569.14

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena if Donald has made any "move passes" at her lately, and if he has Augsberger requests that Ardena tell him. He lets Ardena know that he is going to try and get transferred to the Air Corps again so that "I can really do...

GLC09569.15

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that it will soon be a year since the last time he saw her. He reminisces about the last time he was able to spend time with Ardena. Augsberger writes that "there were pressure montes [prescious moments] and I will always...

GLC09569.16

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has not written to her for a few days because he has been pretty busy lately. He says that his chance may have come at last. He writes "Tomorro I am going to take a physical exam, so keep your little fingers cross for...

GLC09569.17

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that he received her Christmas package. He says that its contents, the checker and chess game, the funny books, and the deck of cards, are swell. However he tells her "that it don't seem like Xmas without you to spend it...

GLC09569.18

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Monday Night. Augsberger thanks Ardena for including a dog tag chain in her Christmas package because he needed a new one and can't buy them over here. He expresses his loneliness and acts in a jealous manner, asking if Red is still with her.

GLC09569.19

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that Christmas is coming, and reminisces about last year's Christmas. He expresses how much he wishes he could be at home with Ardena this year. He asks if she has received the handkerchief he sent to her. Augsberger requests that...

GLC09569.20

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Christmas V-Mail. "Season's Greetings from Great Britain" is written in cursive on the v-mail next to an outline of the United Kingdom. It is signed, "All my Love Richard."

GLC09569.21

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses to Ardena how much she means to him, and says that "you are about the only thing I have to live for." He tells her about a guy here that he gets along pretty well with. He talk about their wives, and the guy's son. Augsberger...

GLC09569.22

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reminisces about last New Year's Eve with Ardena in which they kissed at the midnight show. He writes that he will never forget that night and looks forward to returning and living them over again. He send his love to Ardena and writes God...

GLC09569.23

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his desire to return to Ardena and writes of his love for her. He says in the letter that he is fine, but lonesome for her. He asks Ardena to write more often because he misses her letters.

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reminisces about how he and Ardena would have Sunday dinners together. He wishes he could be at dinner with her tonight. He writes that "As for the situation here. Everything is fine, and for myself I am fine." He asks how things are at...

GLC09569.25

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger asks Ardena how the weather is at home. He writes that it is a little chilly in the mornings where he is, and the trees have lost their leaves. However he expects that winter won't last much longer and hopefully neither will the war. He...

GLC09569.26

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger wishes that he could hold Ardena in his arms tonight. He writes that unfortunately war has torn them apart and they must endure hardships without each other. He recalls how a year ago today "I held my right hand up and I said I do...

GLC09569.27

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he loves and misses Ardena. He writes about how he wishes to see her again and then never to part. He says "you are the only one that can give me the happiness I long for so much." Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

"England" 8:15. Augsberger writes that he agrees with what Ardena said in her last letter, that they "should of run away + got married." He looks forward to starting their life together when he returns. He reports that "one of my buddies here is...

GLC09569.29

To Ardena Mae Fouts

"England" Time: 7:25 P.M. Augsberger writes there is little news to share, except that "it is very cold here and trying its best to snow." He reminisces about the cold nights they spent together when he was home. Augsberger writes "I do believe you +...

GLC09569.30

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he loves her with all his heart. He hopes this letter finds her in good health. He lets her know that he is fine, and the weather is very cold where he is. He expresses how much he misses her and tells her "Nothing can or...

GLC09569.31

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger thanks Ardena for sending him the Shortes address. He writes that "When I go to London I am going to try and if I can, see Marion + fam." He says that the weather here is very good and will be glad when summer comes. He tells Ardena that...

GLC09569.32

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he misses her and is glad that he has a picture of her to comfort him. He says he received a letter from Ruby Hall, and was very surprised. He writes, "But that just goes to show you. You don't know what is going to...

GLC09569.33

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger inquires as to how things are at home. He tells Ardena that everything here is ok. He writes "Gee Honey there isn't much to write about. What I would like to say I can't. Because of military laws so anyway it will keep till I get home." He...

GLC09569.34

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger sends a few lines to Ardena in which he professes his love for her and lets her know that he misses her dearly. He hopes that this letter finds her and her family in the best of health. He writes that he has a pretty bad cold, but "like...

GLC09569.35

To Ardena Mae Fouts

In the letter, Augsberger speaks about the first time he met Ardena. He says, "I wanted to kiss you the first time I saw you...the first time I saw you I fell in love with you." He also requests something of her. He writes, "Darling would you become...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena, and tells her how much he misses her. He says that he will not be writing as often because "I am doing a job now that keeps me on the road a lot...I will write you though as much as I possibly can." He...

GLC09569.37

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he has been on the road a lot lately, which is keeping him from writing Ardena as much as he wants to. He refers to a song that Ardena sent to him, which she sings for Richard all the time. Augsberger says he loves the song...

GLC09569.38

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he is worried because he has not heard from Ardena since a little over a week ago. He asks her to write as often as she can. He inquires if she has had any pictures taken lately, and writes, "as the British say 'get cracking'...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes "I pray to God that we will be together again soon." He reminisces about the last time he saw Ardena, at the gates of Ft. Thomas. He writes that he awaits the day when he returns and is with Ardena again. He sends his love and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is fine, but tired. He writes that he worked plenty hard today, but wishes that he had been working on their house instead of in the army. He refers to her letter in which she said someone had told her that Richard...

GLC09569.41

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he loves and misses her much. He inquires after her health and asks how things are at home. He writes that everything is still the same here. He wonders if she has received his picture yet, and asks if she had her picture...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger hopes this letter finds Ardena in good health. He tells her that he is fine, just lonesome for her. He recalls that he played the records tonight and "my Darling I could imagine you standing in front of me. Your voice is so alone. You said...

GLC09569.43

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he will try and get more pillow covers for her. He also says that "if I can get the ring you want I will but like all things, this is the army as I am part of. There is a lot of red tape." He expresses his happiness that...

GLC09569.44

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he longs for the day when they can be together again. He writes "I sure will be glad when this damn war is over. And you will be back in my arms to stay." Unfortunately, he says that he expects it will be a little longer...

GLC09569.45

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he received a letter from his mom, who let him know that Ardena was going up to the house today. He writes that he is glad that Ardena and his mom are getting along well, and says it means a lot to him. He tells Ardena...

GLC09569.46

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena, and writes that he misses her very much. He asks for her forgiveness for such a short letter because there is nothing to report. He requests that she send him a picture of herself. He sends his love and...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger says he will glad when the war is over and he can return to Ardena, which is the only thing he wants. He asks her to pray and says that God will answer their prayers. He inquires as to how everything is in Middletown, and how the weather...

GLC09569.48

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses the joy he felt when receiving Ardena's most recent letter. He writes that he is glad that she and everyone else are well. He tells Ardena "Honey I can't say the things I would like to say to you. Because all letters get censored...

GLC09569.49

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger reports that he received more letters from Ardena and tells her how happy this makes him. He also says he is glad to hear that Ardena and his mom are getting along well. He writes that "There is just one more thing I want you to do for me...

GLC09569.50

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that each passing day makes his heart ache more for her, especially knowing that she is so far away. He says that he will try and make it up to her when he returns, and give her the things "I couldn't give you when I was...

GLC09569.51

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes that he has not received a letter from Ardena's mother about him getting mad at Ardena. He says that he would not get mad at Ardena anyway because he loves her. He refers to one of Ardena's letters in which she writes about putting...

GLC09569.52

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena to wish her a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He reminisces about New Years of '42 at the midnight show with Ardena. He wishes he could be home this year with her, but hopes that by this time next year they will be...

GLC09569.53

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Letter is addressed to Mrs. Ardena Mae Augsberger. Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena and asks after her health. He wishes that he was with her tonight and he says he misses her "soft touch...sweet voice, and tender lips pressing against mine."...

GLC09569.54

To Ardena Mae Fouts [Decimalized .01-.02]

Letter to Ardena Mae Fouts and newspaper clipping of Gene Autry enclosed in envelope.

GLC09569.55

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to tell Ardena that he loves her very much. He hopes this letter finds her in the best of health. He says "As for me I am fine. I am out of bed and walking around again. So there isn't nothing to worry about." He asks how the home...

GLC09569.55.01

[Photograph of Gene Autry in uniform]

Included in the envelope is a newspaper clipping of Gene Autry smiling in uniform. The caption reads: "Doesn't Gene look wonderful as Flight Officer Autry of Air Transport Command, Dallas, Tex.?"

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Time 9:15 P.M. Augsberger sends his love to Ardena and hopes this letter finds her in the best of health. He reports that he is fine but would be a lot better if he could receive a letter from you. He wishes that "the mail service would get better as...

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[Photograph of World War II African American soldier on porch]

Photograph of a World War II African American soldier standing and saluting on a porch, possibly barracks.

GLC09570

[Letters to Louis W. Stamps] [Decimalized .01-.39]

39 letters 1 photograph and 4 newspaper clippings from Susanne "Sue" Gail Sabaroff to Louis "Lou" W. Stamps, except #16, which is from Alyee to Lou and includes photo of Alyee. Sue is a college student at Penn State and Lou is a graduate student at...

GLC09571

to Mr. Louis Stamps

Letter addressed to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, discussing her return to school at Penn State and the beginning of his graduate career at Bucknell University. She describes her preparations for leaving--shopping, doctor appointments--and...

GLC09571.01.01

[Penn State Hopes Wydman Fills QB Vacancy and Princeton to Battle Yale]

Newspaper clipping by Bill Conlin sent from Susanne Sabaroff to Loius Stamps about who will become the next quarterback for Penn State. Refers to the quarterback-naming ritual, "the Miracle of Mount Nittany," and names previous quarterbacks. It...

GLC09571.01.02

[Bucknell and On Television] [newspaper clipping]

Newspaper clipping describing the state of Bucknell's football team. Back of clipping has television schedule for football.

GLC09571.01.03

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, where she is at school. It expresses confusion about his upcoming visit and dismay at the amount of homework she has.

GLC09571.02

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She discusses his recent visit.

GLC09571.03

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, primarily describing her classes and professors. She also mentions that she is sick and comments on the Bucknell baseball team.

GLC09571.04

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She writes of her upcoming visit home, mentioning a doctor's appointment and the need to be away from her roommate. She discusses upcoming exams and homecoming.

GLC09571.05

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She refers to $5 that she borrowed from him, which she is now returning. She writes of her deep love for him, before discussing her grades and exams.

GLC09571.06

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she exclaims about being "pinned" by him and about how in love with him she is.

GLC09571.07

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, describing every aspect of her "ever growing love" for him.

GLC09571.08

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she writes about how much she misses him, her visit home, her student teaching assignment, and her grades. Includes an admonition that he "not drink too much."

GLC09571.09

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. After writing of how perfect they are for one another, she turns to the results of the presidential election and expresses her approval.

GLC09571.10

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she thanks him for his phone call, discusses travel logistics, and hopes that his parents sanction his "pinning" of her.

GLC09571.11

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. The letter includes a discussion of travel logistics and a description of her science project. She writes about how much work she has and looks forward to Thanksgiving.

GLC09571.12

to Louis Stamps

Second letter of the day to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff. It is primarily to discuss travel arrangements for her upcoming visit to Bucknell, but she also mentions her studies.

GLC09571.13

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, in which she writes about their recent telephone conversation, his upcoming visit, and her upcoming exams and finals.

GLC09571.14

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, in which she thanks him for the previous weekend, asks him about logistics for an upcoming visit, and complains about her exams. She also describes her struggles to secure better dorm housing for the next...

GLC09571.15

to Louis Stamps [Decimalized .01- .02]

Letter to Louis Stamps from Alyee, who is attending the University of Miami. As well as a photograph of Alyee with a encouraging note on the back.

GLC09571.16

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Alyee, who is attending the University of Miami. She asks if he attended a Martin Luther King, Jr. rally and tells him about the plays that she has recently seen. She refers to a planned trip of his to Miami that he has...

GLC09571.16.01

[photograph of woman, Alyee]

Photo of a woman with encouraging message on the back. Signed by Alyee.

GLC09571.16.02

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she describes an accident in an elevator that resulted in a bloody nose and an equally disastrous science exam. She also expresses her passionate love for Louis.

GLC09571.17

to Louis Stamps

Love letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. Written after they spent Thanksgiving break together, the letter contains nothing but unbridled expressions of her love for him.

GLC09571.18

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. Writing after a phone conversation with him, she seeks to reassure him in the face of academic stress and depression. She also discusses her academic schedule and her upcoming...

GLC09571.19

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, where she is undertaking correspondence courses. She refers to some major change in her plans for the future that happened over her winter break, but does not elaborate on it...

GLC09571.20

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she describes her correspondence courses, her days at home knitting and studying, and their friends' social lives. She also discusses his housing situation at Bucknell...

GLC09571.21

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she describes how driven she feels to complete her correspondence courses as thoroughly as possible and how much she is enjoying them. She expresses concern about his...

GLC09571.22

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she conducts a psychological self-assessment and confirms her commitment to graduating from Penn State. She misses Lou, and she expresses continuing concern for his...

GLC09571.23

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. She describes each of their struggles--his looming grad school finals, her correspondence courses--and asserts the importance of their supporting one another.

GLC09571.24

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. She writes about her Psychology textbooks and her studies, and she encourages him to call his mother.

GLC09571.25

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she proudly announces that she's not pregnant, apologizes for being needy and emotional, declares her love for him, and wishes him luck on his finals.

GLC09571.26

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. She is disappointed with a history grade, and she is neglecting her personal hygiene until his return on Friday.

GLC09571.27

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she writes about her grades, his sister's birthday party, and her ailing uncle.

GLC09571.28

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia, in which she decsribes an argument that she had with her mother over "becoming an independent person." She also congratulates him on his grades and mentions her own, and she...

GLC09571.29

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. She writes that she was hurt my his mother accusing her of being spoiled, and she asks about his weekend plans. She will send cookies soon.

GLC09571.30

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. She writes about a party that they are planning on attending and asks about related travel arrangements.

GLC09571.31

to Louis Stamps [Decimalized .01- .02]

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. As well as a newspaper cliping from the Associated Press.

GLC09571.32

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. She tells him how much she loves him and how bored she is at home, and she suggests that before much longer, she will be able to go back to school. She also asks him about his...

GLC09571.32.01

to Louis Stamps

Newspaper clipping by the Associated Press, dated 12 February 1965, which Susanne Sabaroff included in her 13 February letter to Louis Stamps. The articles discusses the proposed construction of a liquor store in State College, PA.

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