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to Ellis

One v-mail addressed to Eleanor R. Scott from John B. Scott dated April 9, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Italy.

GLC10080.81

to Ellis

One v-mail addressed to Eleanor R. Scott from John B. Scott dated April 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Italy.

GLC10080.82

[Items belonging to Shriner family]

Collection of three items belonging to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner dated February 10. 1944. Consists of newspaper clippings and a letter.

GLC10050.01

[Newspaper clipping related to Lewis Shriner]

One newspaper clipping announcing Lewis Shriner's graduation stating that he will report for duty the following week.

GLC10050.01.01

[Newspaper clipping related to Lewis Shriner]

One newspaper clipping announcing Lewis Shriner's promotion as a lieutenant. Details his military education.

GLC10050.01.02

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated February 10, 1944.

GLC10050.01.03

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated March 12, 1944.

GLC10050.02

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated March 16, 1944.

GLC10050.03

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated March 29, 1944.

GLC10050.04

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated March 2, 1944.

GLC10050.05

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated April 14, 1944.

GLC10050.06

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated April 12, 1944.

GLC10050.07

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated April 15, 1944.

GLC10050.08

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated April 20, 1944.

GLC10050.09

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated May 1, 1944.

GLC10050.10

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated May 13, 1944.

GLC10050.11

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated May 15, 1944.

GLC10050.12

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated May 28, 1944.

GLC10050.13

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated June 20, 1944.

GLC10050.14

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated June 24, 1944.

GLC10050.15

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated August 12, 1944.

GLC10050.16

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated October 18, 1944.

GLC10050.17

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated October 23, 1944.

GLC10050.18

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated November 7, 1944.

GLC10050.19

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated November 20, 1944.

GLC10050.20

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated November 24, 1944.

GLC10050.21

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated November 28, 1944.

GLC10050.22

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated December 22, 1944.

GLC10050.23

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated December 29, 1944.

GLC10050.24

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated January 1, 1945.

GLC10050.25

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated January 27, 1945.

GLC10050.26

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated February 11, 1945.

GLC10050.27

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated March 10, 1945.

GLC10050.28

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated March 28, 1945.

GLC10050.29

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated May 17, 1945.

GLC10050.30

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated June 28, 1945.

GLC10050.31

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated July 7, 1945.

GLC10050.32

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated October 11, 1945.

GLC10050.33

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated October 29, 1945.

GLC10050.34

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated November 10, 1945.

GLC10050.35

to Folks

One letter addressed to R.B., Mrs. R.B., and Ralph Jr. Shriner from Lewis Shriner dated December 17, 1945.

GLC10050.36

William Boyd Allison

One carte de visite of William Boyd Allison dated approximately 1861-1865. Image signed by Allison. Photographed by Alexander Gardner. White mount with gold border; blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Imprints of Gardner and Philp & Solomons on verso...

GLC00558.01

A.H. Ceragin

One carte de visite of A.H. Ceragin dated approximately 1861-1865. Image signed. Photographed by Alexander Gardner.
White mount with gold border; blue two-cent tax stamp on verso. Imprints of Gardner and Philp & Solomons on verso. Signed in ink on...

GLC00558.02

Henry Smith Lane

One carte de visite of Henry Smith Lane dated approximately 1861-1865. Image signed. Photographed by Alexander Gardner.

GLC00558.03

J.W. Patterson

One carte de visite of J.W. Patterson dated approximately 1861-1865. Image signed. Photographed by Alexander Gardner.

GLC00558.04

George Read Ridds

One carte de visite of George Read Ridds dated approximately 1861-1865. Image signed. Photographed by Alexander Gardner.

GLC00558.05

E.H. Rollins

One carte de visite of E.H. Rollins dated approximately 1861-1865. Image signed. Photographed by Alexander Gardner.

GLC00558.06

William M. Stewart

One carte de visite of William M. Stewart dated approximately 1861-1865. Image signed. Photographed by Alexander Gardner.

GLC00558.07

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated 1943.

GLC10005.01

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated May 10, 1943. Mentions his promotion, loneliness and a chapel nearby. Written at Fort Jackson

GLC10005.02

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated June 7, 1943. Thanks her for sending a birthday present. Written at Fort Jackson

GLC10005.03

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated June 9, 1943. Thanks her for sending a birthday present. Written at Fort Jackson

GLC10005.04

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated June 10, 1943. Written on a note form. Requests another picture of her. Written at Fort Jackson

GLC10005.05

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated June 12, 1943. States that he has reserved a room for her at a nearby guest house for a visit. Also asks for her travel information. Written at Fort Jackson

GLC10005.06

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated June 14, 1943. Notes that she has also been invited to stay in the women's quarters in base. Suggests that the guest house is a better accomodation.Written at Fort Jackson

GLC10005.07

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.D. Wyatt dated July 2, 1943. Apologizes for delay in letters.

GLC10005.08

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Erle P. Carter dated February 25, 1944. Writes that he is glad to hear from her and about keeping in touch. Congratulates her on making ensign. Written at Camp Davis.

GLC10005.09

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from William E. Farber dated January 24, 1944.

Written at Fort Clark

GLC10005.10

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Mary M. Nesselbush dated June 10, 1944. Provides updates of friends while stationed in Key West, Florida.

GLC10005.11

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Mary M. Nesselbush dated October 2, 1944. Details visiting Miami and New York City. Mentions that her mother sends her regards to Ruth and refers to her as the girl with "the laughing eyes."

GLC10005.12

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Mary M. Nesselbush dated October 3, 1944. Pertains to her work and travel schedule. Gives detailed account. Also mentions looking for room and board. (Continuation of GLC10005.12)

GLC10005.13

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Richard J. Bracekel dated October 8, 1944. Provides an update while stationed in Missouri and of mutual friends. Mentions that he would like to meet up with her in the future.

GLC10005.14

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from E.B. Nelson dated November 23, 1944.

GLC10005.15

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Mary M. Nesselbush dated November 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life as a WAVE. Mentions taking exams and updates of other women she is stationed with while living in New York City.

GLC10005.16

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Mary M. Nesselbush dated December 8, 1944. Mentions her excitement to visit them in Florida. Inquires about the weather and how everyone else is doing.

GLC10005.17

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Richard J. Bracekel dated January 12, 1946.

GLC10005.18

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.S. Cisco dated January 15, 1946.

GLC10005.19

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from W.S. Cisco dated September 4, 1946.

GLC10005.20

to R.P. Wunder

One letter addressed to R.P. Wunder from Karl H. Gruppe dated December 11, 1965. Inquires if the Smithsonian would be interested in acquiring additional items that originally belonged to John Q.A. Ward.

GLC06343.372

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 19, 1865. Pertains to life while stationed in Virginia. Provides details of gunners and artillery men.

GLC06734.022

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 21, 1865. Provides details while camped out in a ravine of brief battle skirmishes. Also notes of two women who rode past on horseback.

GLC06734.023

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 22, 1865.

GLC06734.024

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 23, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in City Point, Virginia in the military.

GLC06734.025

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 24, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in City Point, Virginia in the military. Mentions the weather.

GLC06734.026

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 24, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in City Point, Virginia in the military. Letter continues on March 26.

GLC06734.027

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 26, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in City Point, Virginia in the military. Mentions that hospitals are currently full and that their tent is built upon the ruins of a town.

GLC06734.028

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Virignia in the military. Mentions the living quarters of enslaved people.

GLC06734.029

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 28, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Virginia in the military. Mentions his indifference to violence and danger at times.

GLC06734.030

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 29, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Virginia in the military and finances.

GLC06734.031

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 30, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Virginia in the military. Mentions their recent marching orders and how is sleep has been poor.

GLC06734.032

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated March 31, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Virginia in the military. Mentions that he has been sleeping better.

GLC06734.033

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 1, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions seeing a train car full of Confederate prisoners.

GLC06734.034

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 5, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions that he was assigned to patrol as a city guard.

GLC06734.035

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 6, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions that he is currently waiting at a railroad crossing. Describes the living quarters of enslaved people as...

GLC06734.036

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 7, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions the weather and the determination to "capture" Robert E. Lee's forces.

GLC06734.037

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 8, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Mentions "long trains of army wagons," which contain prisoners of wars, enslaved people held as contraband. Also...

GLC06734.038

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 17, 1865. Pertains to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

GLC06734.039

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 18, 1865. Pertains to travelling through battlegrounds that are strewn with corpses.

GLC06734.040

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 19, 1865. Pertains to the funeral of Abraham Lincoln.

GLC06734.041

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 19, 1865. Pertains to his reflections on abolition and emancipation.

GLC06734.042

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 19, 1865. Pertains to his general mood and receiving letters from her.

GLC06734.043

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Browder's Crossing, April 21, 1865. Pertains to sleeping on the streets of Petersburg since he got lost on his visit there.

GLC06734.044

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 22, 1865. Pertains to the possibility of returning home. Written from a U.S. Steamer on Chesapeake Bay.

GLC06734.045

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 23, 1865. Pertains to the disappointment of soldiers who were not sent home right away and their living quarters while in Alexandria.

GLC06734.046

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 24, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military. Explains the reason for delay in letters from him. States that there are numerous regiments that are in encampment together.

GLC06734.047

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Fort Lyon, April 24, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military.

GLC06734.048

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated Fort Lyon, April 25, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military.

GLC06734.049

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 27, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military.

GLC06734.050

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 28, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military.

GLC06734.051

to: Mary [Armstrong]

One letter addressed to Mary from Hal dated April 30, 1865. Pertains to daily life while stationed in the military.

GLC06734.052