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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...

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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 +...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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."...

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

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

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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...

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[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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. They are newly engaged! Most of this letter describes her excitement and planning, with a brief reference to her returning to Penn State soon.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Philadelphia. She writes about their past weekend together, makes plans for visiting him over the coming weekend, and tells him about her move back to school.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State, in which she describes her ever greater love for him and tells him how overwhelmed by school work she is.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State. She writes of her love for him, and also of her school work, grades, and future teaching assignments.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State, in which she asks him about wedding plans and worries about an upcoming exam.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State. She writes about her upcoming trip home and her wedding preparations, and she reassures him about his upcoming oral exams for his doctoral program.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State. She describes her weekend without him, and she wishes him luck on his oral examinations.

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Notes and Photographs of Paul H. Lobik [Decimalized .01-.05]

Two photographs of Paul H. Lobik, one taken with Olive McGuire; an invitation to the wedding of Genevieve Aletta; a postcard offering employment at the World's Fair; a miniature umbrella with a small note.

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[Photograph of Paul H Lobik]

A photograph of Paul H. Lobik as a young man.

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[Photograph of Paul H. Lobik and Olive McGuire]

A photograph of Paul H. Lobik and Olive McGuire, taken at a photobooth in Laurel, Indiana. It has a note on the back, indicating that Olive organized a nighttime tour of Southern Indiana for Paul and 4 others.

GLC09580.02

[Wedding Invitation for Genevieve Aletta and Martin Huska]

An invitation from Mrs. Stella Johnson for the wedding of her daughter, Genevieve Aletta, to Martin Huska. The wedding is to be held on 24 September 1938 at the Evangelical Saron Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The envelope has a note from Paul...

GLC09580.03

[Postcard to Paul H. Lobik]

A postcard from Capt. E. L. Wigner to Paul H. Lobik (here: Hlobik) informing him of an employment opportunity at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.

GLC09580.04

[Note and Mini Umbrella] [Decimalized .01-.02]

A note on yellow paper describing the night of 9 September 1939: bowling, a wedding shower, and "making love," and a miniature umbrella.

GLC09580.05

[Note by Paul H. Lobik]

A note on yellow paper describing the night of 9 September 1939: bowling, a wedding shower, and "making love." Miniature umbrella, GLC09580.06, originally included with note.

GLC09580.05.01

[Miniature Umbrella from Wedding Shower]

A miniature paper umbrella from the wedding shower of Lobik's friends. Originally included with a note by Lobik about the wedding shower.

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[Letters from Private Herbert C. Conner to Mrs. Nueal Dorroh, 1942-1944][Decimalized .01-.67]

Collection of letters belonging to Private Herbert C. Conner addressed to his sister Mrs. Nueal Dorroh dated 1942-1944. Contains approximately 66 letters and one note of an address. Pertains to training while at Fort Bragg and being stationed in the...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he has received 3 or 4 letters from Nueal, his sister. He asks Nueal to tell her husband B.J. that he wishes he was back driving. He tells Nueal not to worry about him; he is fine, but he does not have time to write. Conner reports...

GLC09581.01

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner hopes that Nueal and B.J. are ok and says that he is fine. He writes that the men brag on him and treat him well. He reports that they go out 2 nights on a black out a week. He says that the weather is very different compared to Alabama as it...

GLC09581.02

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that Fayetteville, N.C. is 8 miles away from Fort Bragg. He says he will not go to Fayetteville though because it's a mean place and he doesn't want to get in trouble. He says that it is colder here and very rainy. He has not yet...

GLC09581.03

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal not to write him until he sends her his new address for when he is on "the other side." He writes that he doesn't mind serving because he has to get it over with and do his part. He will send his allotment of money to mom and dad...

GLC09581.04

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner and Jonas read each other's mail and talk about home when they get together every night. They have a lot planned for when they return. They attended a show Friday night and had a good time. Conner has sent $90 home since he's been in the army...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner asks if Harold Conner, or Charles Dorroh, B.J's brother, are in the army. He requests that Nueal send him a list of hands who are in the army. He says that he likes to get long letters. Jonas is ok, and as "fat as a hog." He asks Nueal to tell...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner received 10 letters yesterday and 7 pictures from Amy. He has not gotten the pictures that Nueal sent. He asks Nueal to tell Amy he received her pictures on October 9th. He writes that Lola Gene looks very sweet in the pictures, and the men...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner was glad to receive 12 letters this past week, especially the pictures of Nueal and Lola Gene. He wishes that he could send a picture of himself if only he could get it made. Writing in response to the news about B.J. from Nueal, Conner says...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner was pleased to receive the photos of Lola Gene, Meg, and Sam. He writes that mom sent him cigarettes as a Christmas present, but that he does not need him since Jonas doesn't smoke and he gave his cigarettes to Herbert. Conner has not received...

GLC09581.09

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Responding to Nueal's news about Dorroh Conner, Conner hopes that he does join the Air Corp. He advises Dorroh Conner not to stay around and let the army get him. Conner wishes that he had had time to join the Air Corp. He expresses sadness at the...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that he will be sending her a Christmas card soon. He says that "it is not much but it is the best I can do they gave them to me so I will send them to you all." He tells Nueal he made his allotment of $40 that he will be...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reports that he has been getting a lot of mail, and more than all of the men in the company. He writes that "every time we have a mail call most of the boys says Conner will get them all so I tell them that what I want while I am here and they...

GLC09581.12

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal he has been out of camp almost all week so he has not been able to write for a while. He says that he was in the jungle. Following this remark, a word has been censored and cut out of the letter. Conner writes that the conditions...

GLC09581.13

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal: "I don't guess you can read this for I cut my thumb on a tin can and I can't write much tho it's about well now." He says that he is glad to hear that Nathan is back at work now. Conner expresses how much he wishes he could be...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he is glad to hear that Charlis Hill is in the air corp. He says "I sure wish I had my time to go over I wood be some place beside here, so much for that." Conner asks Nueal "how do the people back there think the ware is coming...

GLC09581.15

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner inquires after B.J. and the hands. He hopes that B.J. "and Burdett has enough hand that they can run all of their mills." He tells Nueal that he wishes he could send her a picture but he cannot get any made. He writes that Jonas had some...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reports satisfaction in his work in the kitchen. He writes that "I can say this I sure have got a real good bunch of boys to work with and that is what count these days." Conner asks after B.J. and Burdette. He wonders if Stink is still...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that it is a great deal cooler now, so he sleeps and feels better. He expresses to Nueal that he wants "this war to end and us boys can come back to the good old U.S.A. that will be a great day with me." Conner sends his love to...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he received a letter from her today written on the 29th of April. He wishes that he was back in the United States, but writes "I don't think we will be back in the states any way soon for it will take a pretty long time yet to...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he is said to hear that Bell Dorroh's mill burned, and that one of his hands was responsible for burning it. He asks Nueal how everyone is at home. He specifically wonders how Francis is, and asks if she has married. He writes "I...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he was glad to hear from Nueal that Francis Dorroh is in school. He says "I sure wished I had have went on for I need it so bad now. As you no I can't hardly write and plenty other ways I need it. But it to late for me to think...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that he and Jonas "are going to have some pictures made together if we can get off together. We don't know where we can or not. but we hope so." He says that he does not think it will be that long until he is back with everyone...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner expresses that he "is blue and home sick altho that will pass off soon." He also says that he "had rather be at home with my loves ones. than to own the hole world. and that no joke." Conner hopes to send a picture of him and Jonas soon, but...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchens as a cook. He jokes that "now I can boiled water without birning it Ha! ha!" Conner writes that he doesn't like the Army or the jungles, but says that he'll "have more to appreciate when I...

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To Mother

The writer of the letter writes to his mother that he is working 7 days a week. He earns $1.20 an hour. He says that is is raining up here but it is not very cold. He tells his mother to sell corn if she can so that he can keep the money he earns and...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner asks how everyone is at home. He writes that Jonas said "the censor might not like for him to write any thing in my letter so wouldn't write any thing. but for me to tell you all a big big hello.'" He says to Nueal "this is about all for this...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal and he and Jonas had some pictures made, so they will send them soon. Responding to Nueal's letter in which she said she will be sending Herbert some things for Xmas, Conner asks for paper because "we need it most as you see this...

GLC09581.27

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchen with Jonas and "I hope I stay with him as long as I am in the Service for he is really a fine boy." He includes a picture of his unit for Nueal, and tells her the names of all the men in the...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he was sad to hear that negro Stink and Leo Long did not pass the exam for the Army, but at the same time he is glad "they are not going through with what we are." On the topic of serving during the war, Conner tells Nueal "I sure...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes "loat of the crazy boys back there write their boys friends over here and tells them they will be glad when they can come over here but I think they will change their song when they come over. I should no after 18 months don't you think...

GLC09581.30

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reminds Nueal that today is his birthday: "28 years old today getting old ant I? But I feel as if I was 16 tonight. Ha! Ha!" He tells Nueal that it is all over between him and Erma now. He writes "So after all it's best I think for we have...

GLC09581.31

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that Jonas received a "good conduct medal." He says that he is very proud of Jonas for "he sure is a nice boy." He tells Nueal that he is does not care that he didn't receive a medal. All he wants is "to get this over and come...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner happily reports to Nueal that "I am gaining some weight now feel so much better than I did for two months." He writes that he wishes he could spend Xmas with "you all. But as it is we are still well and that the best part of it." He also tells...

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[Revolutionary War enlistment broadside]

Revolutionary War broadside encouraging enlistments by assuring recruits that their term of service would be short, permissing payment in lieu of service, but also empowering the commanding officer of each Militia, or the local Committee of Safety,...

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[Muster roll of Company H, Nineteenth Regiment United States Colored Troops]

Muster roll of Captain Dan Mason, Company H, Nineteenth Regiment United States Colored Troops, commanded by Colonel Joseph Perkins, while stationed at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Pre-printed form completed in manuscript, with signatures on verso by Capt...

GLC09583

[World War I stereocards] [Decimalized .001-.297]

298 World War I stereocards published by Keystone Viewing Company with lengthy descriptions on the back.

GLC09584

Serajevo, Yugoslavia -- Scene of Murder of Crown Prince which Started Flame that Engulfed All Europe

Shows landscape of houses, buildings, bridges, and scenery in Sarajevo, Bosnia during its occupation by the Austro-Hungarian empire.

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Parade of Cuirassier Guards Marching to the Parade Ground, Berlin, Germany.

Shows ranks of Prussian soldiers, mounted and on foot, marching towards a parade in Germany.

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Helmeted German Soldiers Lined Up for Review

Side view of lines of German soldiers in full uniform standing at attention for review.

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A Bristling Forest of Bayonets. Russian Troops on Review

Crowd of Russian troops stretching to horizon with two officers in foreground on horseback.

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[Three letters from an American missionary woman in China during the Boxer Rebellion] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Three letters from Marietta Manchester to her family while traveling in Japan and China on a missionary trip. According to a note that accompanies these letters she was killed during the Boxer Rebellion. There are descriptions of Japanese houses, and...

GLC09585

[Archive of three Tuskegee Airmen] [Decimalized .001-.416]

Archive of three Tuskegee Airmen: First Lieutenant Eugene W. Williams, First Lieutenant LeRoi S. Williams, and Second Lieutenant James T. Williams; includes material related to the Williams family.

GLC09587

To Margaret Lobik

One note from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik Dated February 5, 1946.

GLC09579.006.02

To Margaret Lobik

One letter Margaret to Frances Crist. This letter is written by another member of the family named Margaret, not Margaret Lobik. It was forwarded to Margret Lobick by Frances Crist. She is out in California writing to Aunt Frances, about the weather...

GLC09579.006.03

To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Ellen and Erik Petireen to Margaret Lobik dated February 5, 1946. Features a feisty duck.

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To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Johnnie Baumgartner to Margaret Crist dated February 6, 1946. Features two flowers on the front.

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to Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Joe and Vicki to Margaret Lobik dated February 6, 1946. Features a small boy playing on a violin and a song sheet with a tune of birthday greeting.

GLC09579.009

To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Lillian to Margaret Lobik dated February 6, 1946. Features two pink flowers.

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