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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that she is glad Nancy is back to school after the weekend. She mentions she received a letter from Edna and that Morris "got his rating" and is working towards his next one. She also relays that Morris is working on his...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that she hopes Nancy's flu is better and sends her money (not included) for her meals at school. Nancy's mother mentions her work where Mrs. Casey spent the day. She states that "nothing went right." Nancy's mother sends Nancy...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to Nancy about the weather and their family and friends. She writes that she is watching television and mentions Roy who will be going to Alexandria for a basketball game. Nancy's mother closes by mentioning that Roy Taormina...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to Nancy about the weather and their family's goings-on. She mentions Tillie (Te Te) is having trouble with her leg. Nancy's grandmother and mother are still sewing Nancy's dress. She remarks that Nancy's grandfather visits...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes about the weather and that she has finished sewing Nancy's dress. She relays Monday's activities and the things she bought in town. She mentions Nancy's mother was tired and not well after having gone "across the river."...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to let Nancy know that Stevie is going to the Grace King High School prom and that he has picked up Bobby's route to earn money for the date. She mentions Joey would like her to visit him.

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that "everybody is well" and that she was missed over the weekend. She mentions she went shopping with Nancy's mother. She informs Nancy that the Troub wedding has been cancelled and that Edna is coming home in June. Nancy...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes, dated Monday, that Mr. Brown is willing to give Nancy her job again for when she returns home from school. Her mother mentions she may see "The Women" with Shirley. She also encloses money (not included) for Nancy.

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes, dated Saturday evening, that she tried to reach her at school but was unsuccessful. She mentions that Nancy's dress has arrived at home, that they have been invited to another wedding, and that they also received an invitation...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that her grandfather is under care for his pains, probably at a hospital, but that he looks good. She mentions "they took his smokes away" and for Nancy to not work too hard and to take care of herself. She also warns her...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that her grandfather is "getting along, sometimes good, sometimes bad." Her mother mentions she has been visiting the hospital where he is a patient three times a day in addition to going to work so her time has been limited...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that she brought her grandmother to the doctor's as she "was not feeling good at all." Nancy's mother mentions the affairs she is attending to regarding the passing of Nancy's grandfather. She spent a full day at the Veteran's...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes of her husband's passing and her loneliness. She is trying to stay busy as she knows Nancy's mother worries about her. She misses Nancy and tells her to take care of herself.

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Betrothal Revealed

Newspaper wedding engagement announcement for Betty Ann Aloisio and Robert Louis Vega. Wedding is planned for December 5 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help church. Betty Ann attended Southeastern Louisiana University and Louisiana State University. Mr...

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Dear Folks

One undated letter from Teddy Starkey to his family. He outlines his plans to visit a congregational church at Essex Junction that night and how those plans were derailed by a quarantine going into effect. "we can't leave camp now until further...

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Mrs. Rosa Starkey

One letter from Teddy Starkey to Rosa Starkey dated June circa 1917-1918. He reports on the quarantine that he has been under. It was lifted the day before and the men were allowed to leave after getting their mouths, noses, and throats sprayed twice...

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to Nancy Anderson

One letter addressed to "Luv" from Garaudy dated April 11, 1969. He reports that they are expecting an attack from the V.C., who were amassing an offense. Garaudy also mentions the injuries and deaths of 4 Korean soldiers. He remarks that he does not...

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Correspondence between S.J. Basile to Jennie Mosca [Decimalized .01 -.03]

Collection of three items dated May 14, 1944 belonging to Sergeant S.J. Basile. Items are a love letter from Basile to Mosca sent from New Guinea, a photograph and photo negative portrait.

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to Nancy Anderson

One letter addressed to Nancy Anderson from Ellis H. Garaudy dated August 26, 1969. Pertains to feeling homesick, Nancy's upcoming birthday, promotion to sergeant and news about the area where he is stationed. Refers to the Pleiku area as quiet and...

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[Letters belonging to William E. Johnson, 1965-1976] [Decimalized .01-.39]

Collection of personal correspondence belonging to William E. Johnson dated 1965-1976. Consists of 40 letters received primarily by his wife, Roseann Goodford related to the Vietnam War while aboard the USS Rogers. Includes topics related to war...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated May 5, 1965. Roseann forwards to Bill a copy of a letter (see GLC09606.01.02) from Bobi that Roseann received from her mother. Roseann concludes by writing that she will address...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from Bobi dated April 28, 1965. Pertains to Roseann's engagement to Bill, his military service, Bobi's pregnancy and her husband Vince. Bobi asks if Bill has received his commission. Expresses concern that Vince may...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 6, 1965. Writes to Bill, jesting but disappointed that she had not received any mail from him since he has been in California. She had "tore upstairs after work" only to find "Nothing...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 7, 1965. She mentions to Bill her errands including picking up "pictures...from Berkly [sic], and then home (Marion's) and to the dentist." She writes that she would like to know how...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 10, 1965. Refers to him as "Red-Eyes." She describes the photographs of the two of them she received in the mail. Wishes they had images from the first time they met. Mentions...

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to Bill (my Love)

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Rebecca dated February 18, 1966. She mentions that he received a statement and an interest credit from the Navy Federal Credit Union. Details working at the University Mechanical and Engineering...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated April 15, 1966. Pertains to finances for their car to be fixed, filing taxes and other life updates. She comments on the cost of the repairs and the joy from "dragging with other cars."...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 5, 1966. Pertains to delays on signing on the house due to red tape delaying the lawyers. She states she is mentally exhausted and that she longs to see Bill again, "to reach out and...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 21, 1966. Pertains to spending the evening with coworker, Sally. The evening consisted of two moves at the drive-in: "Darling" and "Cat Ballou." Roseann writes that she misses Bill...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 23, 1966. Pertains to her dental health and her concern that she will not get a raise from her job at University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors. She describes her recent dental...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 25, 1966. Pertains to receiving a raise at work; Bill moving to Long Beach; and other updates. Mentions meeting Joyce Tonti over a phone call whose husband is a "career" in the service...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 28, 1966. Describes feeling lazy watching television in the morning. She has been thinking of only Bill and has been endlessly looking at photographs of him. Upon reflection, she...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 31, 1966. Gives updates on mutual friends who have been sent into service. She is looking forward to having their "drinking buddies back." Roseann mentions Lucy [sic] Johnson...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 1, 1966. Pertains to her emotional state. When she thinks of "us...everything sweet just flows through me and I cry." She mentions their friend Betty Lapore who has recently had a...

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to Bill (Love)

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 8, 1966. Pertains to an evening out which involved dinner and bingo. She writes she missed the second Charlie Brown special. A commercial, directed by her brother Jack, was to air...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 10, 1966. Enclosed with a self-portrait photograph. Makes comments on her appearance. She discusses working with prints and the exposure to ammonia at work. Roseann relays that all...

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to Bill (Love)

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 15, 1966. Gives updates on family and friends; mentions an insurance claim on an expected package for Bill; and a reverse service charge from Union Park. She mentions watching a TV...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 22, 1966. Pertains to her work, a visit to Admiral Kidd's, wedding presents for another couple and a birthday present for Bill. She mentions that it should be expected that she will...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated June 22, 1966. Pertains to ordering air mail stationery for Bill, delay of letters from her and updates on family and friends. Her father was visiting her at the time of her writing the...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated June 23, 1966. Mentions receiving his previous three letters. Notes that she celebrated her birthday with her mother, Elaine, and Don. Roseann reflects on her age and that "life's been...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated June 27, 1966. Writes that her mother will
be sending a package with food via airmail to him. Gives updates on family and friends. Rich, according to his girlfriend Mary
O'Connell...

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to Bill (Lover)

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated July 5, 1966. Pertains to Bill's return home, Roseann taking a civil service test and their one-year anniversary. She teases him about their one-year anniversary by suggesting
a...

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to Bill (Love)

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann Johnson dated July 15, 1966. Mentions watching two films; one by Jacques Tati and another entitled, "A Married Woman," which made no sense to her. States that "Lolita" is playing in a week. She...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 14, 1976. He discusses work and his class which is comprised of eighty people. His roommates are Phil Ashbaker and Dwayne Tinker, and they have all been studying late into the...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 18, 1976. Mentions watching the Super Bowl football game and National Hockey League Rangers game. Includes details on the weather and his diet. He and Dwayne Tinker
ate breakfast...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 25, 1976. Bill is watching a hockey game as he writes to Roseann. He writes about going to Mass with his mother and Norm in the morning and then to visit his Aunt Minnie. Aunt...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Pertains to the "Selling Skills" program is enrolled in. He remarks that his and Roseann's stock has earned them one hundred dollars and suggests it may be best to sell...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Mentions the cost of food, comparing his cooking to Roseann's, and watching hockey. Explains that the selling skills program for the securities industry that he has...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 29, 1976. Bill writes briefly that he only has two more weeks left in school, yet to him it seems "like an eternity." He asks Roseann if she received a card at work today and signs...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 30, 1976. Bill writes concerning his possible purchase of a car. He comments that he feels guilty spending money solely on himself. He has forwarded "survival pay" (not included)...

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