4 March 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them for the "swell selection of sweets," he really appreciates that they both sent a few things. He should be getting out of the hospital in a week, but found out that his crew received their orders and are leaving. Thanks them for the food and frequent letters. The letter is dated "Saturday." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on March 4, 1944.

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5 March 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred Hilson and Edwin Hilson

Addressed to "Mildred + Eddie." Thanks them for the letters, cute card, and box of sweets. Life isn't very fun, but the toughest part was leaving his crew. He was glad to hear that John was home on furlough. He wishes everyone could go home on "permanent furlough!" Thanks them for their thoughtfulness. The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on March 5, 1944.

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15 March 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." "Swell to talk to you all yesterday." All goes well, and he's leaving the hospital tomorrow after seven weeks. The leg is a little weak, but he's in good shape. He was wandering around base, confused as he didn't know anybody, but saw Eddier Cantor's broadcast with Carole Landis. He heard that Jack Benny, Kay Kyser, and Bob Hope were on base as well, but this was the first broadcast he made it to. He tells his parents to thank O'ma and Bunny for their letters. The letter is dated "Wednesday 15th." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on March 15, 1944.

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24 March 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been out of the hospital for a week, and went into LA illegally with his friends. One took them to Warner's and they saw Humphrey Bogart making a new movie. The army doesn't know what to do with him, but they'll probably put him in as a replacement for another unit. Something should happen within the next week, but he still has to pass his "64" [flying physical exam]. The letter is dated "Friday 24, 1944." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on March 24, 1944.

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13 April 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard saying he and Don are doing great. Don includes a note that they had fried chicken at Pete's Steaks as they were out of steaks. The postcard is an image of "Pete's Famous Steaks." There is a postmark stamp with "April 13." "Letters in a Box," notes the postcard was sent on April 13, 1944.

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15 April 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Thanks them for "two wonderful weeks at home," as it is a great place, and it was far too short of a visit. His visit to Don worked out perfectly in Chicago. They wandered throughout Chicago and saw the film "A Guy Named Joe." They took a bunch of photos and went to The Brown Derby for a big steak before Don had to leave at 6:00PM. He had to wait for his flight until 1:45, and he was "feeling very low" knowing leave was over. He called up and met a friend of Pam's and they talked for a while before he went to more places. She left him at 12 and he bumped into "Capt…

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17 April 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad+Bee." The mail is a mess, so he got a box at the local post office, and includes his new address. He hopes all goes well and asks them to pass on his address. The letter is dated "Monday 17th." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on April 17, 1944.

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21 April 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad+Bee." No news, but did think of a present suggestion for Don. He needs a new wallet as his is very worn. He would've gotten him one, but he already purchased a gift for Don. Hopes they've recieved his letters with his change of address and asks after his father's health. He hopes his father's blood pressure troubles "are a thing of the past." The letter is dated "Friday Nite." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on April 21, 1944.

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30 April 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's finally on a new crew, but hasn't met them yet. The weather is beautiful and he's been playing tennis and swimming. The "Grapevine" newspaper arrived with lots of news and a list of addresses. The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on April 30, 1944.

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1 May 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." All goes well and he believes he'll get a new crew at the end of the week. He's flown 12 hours in a small twin-engined ship. He got 10 hours of piloting the plane as the pilot slept. Played tennis twice. The letter is dated "Monday." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on May 1, 1944.

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9 May 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's officially on a crew in squadron T-3. The pilot and co-pilot are great, but they haven't met the rest of the crew. He's back in classes and they're boring the second time through. He saw the Bob Hope Show, and he "carried on" for an hour and a half after he went off air. The letter is dated "Tuesday." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on May 9, 1944.

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12 May 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Glad to hear of Don's whereabouts and hopes he recieved a present from him. He's changed crews, and is now in the second phase, and doesn't have to repeat the "boring classes." A pilot walked in looking for an experienced bombardier, as theirs took sick. The new crew seems swell, especially as he was disappointed with his other crew. They were young and scatterbrained. He's glad his father is feeling better, and writes that he is proud of him no matter if he's a "Comdr." or "Mr." He hopes to try and call them tonight. The letter is dated "Friday." "Letters in a…

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14 May 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Attempted to place a call but there was a long delay. He just wanted to talk to his parents. Writes about Don's most recent letter as he settles in with a new outfit. Mentions the long letter he wrote yesterday before signing off. The letter is dated "Sunday Nite." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on May 14, 1944.

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21 May 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He is very happy that his father is at "Alderbrook," and says he deserves the rest and relaxation. Nothing new to report. He hasn't flown with his new crew yet due to a sore throat. He notes they're "swell," regardless. He closes the letter telling his father to enjoy the break and "live like a fisherman." The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on May 21, 1944.

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3 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Writes that he's glad "Alderbrook" was a huge success and that the "Navy situation has come to a head," as his father can truly get a break. As he mentioned on the phone, "not for repeition," he'll be leaving March Field to a combat zone. Everything is quite indefinite at this moment. He asks that his family keeps writing to his address. The letter is dated "Saturday." "Letters in a Box," notes the letter was sent on June 3, 1944.

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6 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Envelope

Title: [Envelope]

Addressed to "Lt. Comdr. J.C. Stone." It is an empty envelope from March Field, CA.

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10 June 1944

Stone, Donald, 1925-2017

Postcard

Title: [to family]

Addressed "Love to all." A brief postcard to let everyone know a letter is coming. He is in Sparta briefly for a beer and music. A post-it note in the collection notes the postcard was written on June 10, 1944, matching the postmark stamp.

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11 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes that he'll call them again at the end of next week, before he ships out. They've had miserable weather, but they're still flying. They have one or two more flights to complete all of their minimums. He talks about his crew, Pilot Bill Elkins and Co-Pilot Bill McGarvey. Bemoans the fact that he and Bill are the only two single officers. Bill McGarvey was mistakenly referred to as Joe McGarvey in this letter.(Bob was just assigned to his new crew and could not get all the names correct at first. Bill was the only crew member that stayed in touch until Bob"s…

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19 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell" to talk with his parents, but disappointing when he could not reach Don Stone. He went to a picnic yesterday and played bridge. He ran a few errands and plans on taking Ronnie and Doug Drake out for a steak dinner. He hopes to phone his parents when he reaches San Francisco. The letter is dated "Monday Aft." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 19, 1944.

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25 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Bee." A brief note, letting her know that he sent several things home, and they should probably be camphored and put in his closet. The letter is dated "Sunday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 25, 1944.

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28 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He writes "things are really buzzin." He enclosed a couple of reciepts, GLC09620.103.02-.04, as they had to get rid of some clothes, letters, and notes from bombardier school that he should've destroyed. He asks that it all gets placed in his closet. Everything is very confusing, and he wishes he could tell them more, but he simply doesn't know. The letter is not dated. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 28, 1944.

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27 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 8376, postage was 95 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance. Includes a purple stamp containing the date of purchase.

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27 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Reciept for Insured Mail

Number 6354, postage was 174 cents and he paid 50 cents in insurance.

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26 June 1944

United States Postal Service

Receipt

Title: Uniform Express Receipt

A Railway Express Agency Uniform Express Receipt for a thirty-one pound bag. It cost Robert Sone $4.50 to ship it back to New York City. Printed on transfer paper.

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28 June 1944

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brig. Gen. Edward Greenbaum

Addressed to "Eddie." He just got back to March Field after being grounded at Fresno. Thanks him for his letter, and began arranging time to visit him, as long as he has the time to "squeeze a meal in." The letter is dated "Wednesday." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on June 28, 1944.

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