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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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to Mamma

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Enlisted Man's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service dated March 28, 1943.

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Officer's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service for three days dated April 24, 1943.

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Officer's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service dated April 24, 1943.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 21, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 27, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions her visiting, finances, corresponding with his brother, Bonner, and the weather.

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to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 26, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

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to Daddy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated May 19, 1943. Relays that he will not be able to write for two weeks. Inquires about watermelons growing on the farm.

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to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

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to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed Eris B. Benson from W.B. Alderman dated May 31, 1943. Reflects on Benson's military service and "God's will" during the war. Remarks on Benson's description of the men he is serving with.

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to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated June 24, 1943. Pertains to updates of his siblings, the farm, and advising him to read the bible when he feels frustrated.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 23, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One note from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 29, 1943. Note regarding a allotment and if they can continue it or to stop it if it interferes with his father's job.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 25, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 2, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 3, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Samuel C. Gist to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 7, 1943. Regarding Robert E. Dyer being assigned to the 52nd College Training Detachment, Army Air Corps, Butler University, Indiana. He hopes and recommends that they visit and...

GLC09996.055

Dixie Doodle [Vol. 3 (June 25, 1943)]

One copy of Dixie Doodle dated June 25, 1943. Pertains to local news related to the local regiment and church services.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated June 28, 1943. Pertains to updates of his siblings and the farm.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Kenneth H. Boatman to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 17, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Kenneth H. Boatman to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 26, 1943.

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to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Marion Benson dated June 25, 1943. Pertains to baptism, faith and whether or not Eris is perceived as a "pawn of Satan."

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 28, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 31, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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$889,156 Needed In 2 Days to Meet Goal In United War Fund Drive

One newspaper clipping titled "$889,156 Needed In 2 Days to Meet Goal In United War Fund Drive" sent in a letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 7, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 14, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One empty envelope sent by Frank Roos to Lula and John Elmer Dyer postmarked November 21, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 21, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 27, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 28, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter Frank Roos to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated November 30, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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Capt. Gist Leaves Butler Detachment

One newspaper clipping entitled "Capt. Gist Leaves Butler Detachment" sent by Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer with a letter dated December 12, 1943. Regarding Captain Gist's transfer to Boca Raton, Florida.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Kenneth H. Boatman to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 13, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

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

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated December 26, 1943. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 5, 1944. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery. Mentions he has left Butler and is currently traveling to Texas. Postmarked at San Antonio Texas on January 6, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 6, 1944. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 10, 1944. Written on stationery featuring a man falling from the sky reading a manual with "Instructions For Emergency Parachute Jump" across the front a caption to the image...

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 15, 1944. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 18, 1944. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 19, 1944. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 20, 1944. Written on stationery featuring a man in an airplane simulation machine with the caption "I don't get time to write- There's a dizzy round of activity here."

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 22, 1944. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One note from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer sent with a letter dated January 22, 1944. Written on American Red Cross stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 23, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 24, 1944. Written on stationery featuring three airmen playing dice with a plane in the background. A caption reads, "I haven't written lately- I've had to study so much to get...

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 25, 1944. Written on stationery featuring three airmen following a path with a airfield in the background. A caption reads, "I haven't written lately as I've been touring- (I've...

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 27, 1944. Written on stationery featuring two planes one looks to be shooting guns and another has black smoke coming from its tail. A caption reads, "It's not like other games...

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 28, 1944. Written on United States Army Air Force stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated January 30, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 4, 1944. Written on blue Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 6, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 7, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 11, 1944. Written on blue Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 14, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 16, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated February 25, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Frank Roos to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 3, 1944.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 15, 1944.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 16, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 19, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 20, 1944.

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Back Home For Keeps

One newspaper clipping sent by Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer postmarked March 22, 1944. Features an image of an airman and a blond woman wrapped up in each other's arms and staring at each other. There is an annotation in pen that reads, "Us Someday...

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[Under the clock]

One newspaper clipping sent by Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer postmarked March 22, 1944. Features a cartoon of a crowd of people under a clock the caption reads, "Sometimes it's even worse. Everybody always says they will meet under the clock." An...

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 22, 1944. Written on Army Air Forces stationery.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 22, 1944.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 23, 1944.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 24, 1944.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated March 23, 1944.

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to Robert E. Dyer

One letter from Joan Pietry to Robert E. Dyer dated March 26, 1944.

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Engraving of Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russell

One engraving of Rachael Wriothesley, Lady Russell dated 1836. Bust portrait of Wriothesley based on the painting by Samuel Cooper.

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Engraving of Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury

One engraving of Charles Talbot, Duke of Shrewsbury dated 1836. Half portrait of Talbot based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.

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Engraving of John First Lord Somers

One engraving of John First Lord Somers dated 1836. Half portrait of Somers.

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To Wield the Gavel in the Senate.

One image of Vice President Harry S. Truman in the Senate Chamber. Truman is handed the gavel by U.S. Representative Kenneth McKellar.

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Engraving of Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford

One engraving of Robert Harley, Earl of Oxford dated 1836. Half portrait of Harley based on a painting by Godfrey Kneller.

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Engraving of William First Earl of Craven

One engraving of William First Earl of Craven dated 1836. Half portrait of Craven based on a painting by Gerrit Von Honthorst.

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