1 July 1968

U.S. news & world report book

Printed document

Title: "The Hubert Humprey Report" in U.S. News & World Report

A photo-copied article from U.S. News & World Report about Vice President Hubert Humphrey, who was running for president. It includes information about his education, family, finances, and political career. It explains his voting record on war and defense, labor legislation, foreign affairs, domestic programs, riots and crime, Vietnam, the Great Society, and business.

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ca. 1932

Osuna, J.J., fl. 1901-1905

Typed document

Title: An Indian in Spite of Myself

A six-page essay, in which the author, J.J. Osuna, describes his move from Puerto Rico to the U.S. to attend the Carlisle Indian School in 1901. He writes about how sad he was to leave his mother, about the journey over, and about the school itself. He dislikes the school and, as a Puerto Rican of Spanish descent, he feels out of place among Native Americans, so after one year he leaves to attend the Bloomsburg Normal School. In 1905, however, the Carlisle Indian School allows him to graduate with his class.

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19 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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21 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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25 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 up. As I hope to be home this time next year. If I don't stop any lead."

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26 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Augsberger signs off by sending his love to Ardena.

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30 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 something for my country. Besides what I am doing now."

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02 November, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 remember." He says that "And someday soon I hope I will return. To take up were I left off. Our Wedding Day."

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21 November, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 me. So I will make it." He asks that she write him soon since he has not heard from her for awhile.

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04 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 with me." He sends his love till next time.

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06 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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08 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 she tell him when she has gotten it so he can know how long it took to cross the Atlantic. He writes that he misses her very much, especially on cold nights and recalls how they used to cuddle up in his car to get warm.

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10 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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."

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13 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 says the son is "a cute little thing," and wishes that he and Ardena had a child. He writes that he knows she has said that she doesn't want any babies, so he won't talk about it anymore. Augsberger asks Ardena if she still wants to marry him when he returns, since he thinks she doesn't love him anymore. He asks Ardena to wait for him.

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30 December, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Bless You to her.

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07 January, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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09 January, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 home, and sends his love to her.

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12 January, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 tells Ardena that he received a letter from Mabel but says to not worry. He writes that he loves her and signs off his letter till next time.

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13 January, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 sominally swear, etc." He looks forward to reuniting with Ardena and sends his love.

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10 February, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 asks her to tell everybody "hello" from him.

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13 February, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 going to the Hospital Tuesday. He has a fractured skull. I fell sorry for him. But anyway he will get a discharge." He signs off and sends his love.

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19 February, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 + trust you when you say you love me. And don't think different. Or I'll have to give you a good spanking. 'I mean it.'" He asks her to tell everybody "hello" for him, and signs off.

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20 February, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 will keep us apart."

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25 February, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 "I would write more but I am on C.Q.D." He sends his love and signs off.

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26 February, 1944

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 happen next." He asks Ardena to forgive him for not writing as much but he has been very busy lately. He sends his love and closes the letter.

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