1961

Photograph

Title: [US Army fuel truck]

A photograph of a US Army fuel truck. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 108.

GLC09612.13

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck]

A photograph of an African American soldier sitting in a fuel truck. The truck is marked as HQ 104, and the soldier belongs to the 3rd armored division called Spearhead.

GLC09612.14

1961

Photograph

Title: [Fuel truck tipped on it's side]

A photograph of a fuel truck tipped on it's side on the side of a road.

GLC09612.15

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American man standing in front of a classic car.]

A photograph of a African American man, probably one of the soldiers in the other photographs standing in front of a classic car. In the background are some supply trailers that are covered and some other classic cars.

GLC09612.16

1961

Photograph

Title: [African American soldier posed in front of three tanks]

A photograph of an African American soldier posed laughing in front of three tanks. There is also a building in the background with other vehicles parked in front and other people walking around on top of the vehicles.

GLC09612.17

1961

Photograph

Title: [Soldier walking through an empty yard with parked fuel trucks in the distance]

A photograph of a soldier walking through an empty yard with parked fuel trucks in the distance.

GLC09612.18

24 March 1961

Photograph

Title: [Two African American soldiers behind a fence with a supply truck]

A photograph of two African American soldiers behind a fence with a supply truck in the background. There is a placard on the side of the truck that reads, "explosives." There is a date stamp on the back of the photo.

GLC09612.19

1961

Photograph

Title: [Fuel truck]

A photograph of a fuel truck with one door open. The truck is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units.

GLC09612.20

1961

Photograph

Title: [Two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck]

A photograph of two African American soldiers posing in front of a fuel truck. They are laughing and there is a tire leaning on the bumper next to them. The truck to the left of them is marked as HQ 116.

GLC09612.21

1961

Photograph

Title: [Soldier repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators]

A photograph of a African American soldier, repairing a fuel truck with a guard and spectators. One soldier is working on the truck while another watches over him. There are three other soldiers in a jeep towing a trailer off to the side. The procedure is being watched by four young children. The trailer is marked as belonging to the 3rd division 2nd to 13th units. It is also marked as HQ 8.

GLC09612.22

1961

Photograph

Title: [Army H-21 Shawnee in a field]

A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field.

GLC09612.23

1961

Photograph

Title: [Army helicopter on tarmac]

A photograph of a Army helicopter on tarmac with buildings and parked cars in the background.

GLC09612.24

1961

Photograph

Title: [Army H-21 Shawnee in a field]

A photograph of a Army helicopter, a H-21 Shawnee, in a field. On the back of the photo is a note in blue pen which reads "what I train in." The helicopter is marked with the number 54146.

GLC09612.25

1943-1945

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Header Record

Title: [World War II letters and memorabilia of Robert L. Stone] [Decimalized .001-.423]

World War II letters and memorabilia of 1st Lieutenant and Bombardier, Robert L. Stone. The letters and memorabilia were donated by his wife, Sheila M. Stone in Memory of Robert L.Stone and family, January 18, 2017. The bulk of the collection is from 1943-1945, but there are items ranging from 1865 and 2015. The collection is broken down with 167 letters and postcards to his family, 39 newspaper and magazine clippings, 3 books, 2 scrapbooks, 1 map, 109 photos, and 141 objects ranging from small pins to silk bomb bags.

GLC09620

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.05]

One letter from Richard to Joyce concerning basic training with four enclosures dated June 11, 1960. These enclosures include an Allotment Authorization Form, and a pamphlet concerning honorable discharge.

GLC09626.01

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 11, 1969. He writes that he is going to basic training and is working his way towards a three-day pass so that he can come home. He mentions that he will see a dentist tomorrow to which he writes in distress, "ho boy." He writes that he loves her and misses her so much and that he plans to marry her. In a postscript he shares that he cannot wait to kiss her "4 million times," and signs his letter with "I love you, kiss" and "X's," along with a drawing of a pierced heart.

GLC09626.01.01

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Typed document

Title: Allotment Authorization Form

Allotment form designating Miss Joyce Robinson as allottee of Richard Di Christina.

GLC09626.01.02

11 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Typed document

Title: Payee receipt

Bond payee receipt for the amount of $25.

GLC09626.01.03

1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Object

Title: [Paper Name Plate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina]

One paper nameplate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina dated 1969.

GLC09626.01.05

14-15 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: To Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters written within a two day period that were sent in the same envelope.

GLC09626.02

14 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He informs Joyce to tell Carl that it is difficult being away from your loved ones. He writes that he wishes he could spell better so he could express all he wishes to tell Joyce. He would like to marry her. He lets Joyce know that he shares sleeping quarters with 44 men and that he will be going to sleep soon. He promises he will write again in the morning. The next day (June 15 1969) he writes good morning to Joyce and mentions he will begin basic training tomorrow. He states he is confined to the…

GLC09626.02.01

15 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 15, 1969. He writes that he is a "CQ Runner" and is responsible for passing messages at Fort Dix. He will be returning home on the fourth week of his training. He writes from an office and will be going to KP (kitchen police/mess hall duty) at seven pm for overnight duty. He outlines his general orders including guarding his post, obeying special orders, and reporting violations. He concludes with an attestation that he is "an American fighting man...prepared to give my life...." It is raining, and his letter has…

GLC09626.02.02

15 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that all of the men in his camp are writing to their "girls." They are also in the process of shining their shoes. Rich asks Joyce not to go out every night with Kathy and Chris for his fear of her meeting another man. He again mentions his wish to marry Joyce. Rich closes by reminding her how much he loves and misses her and asks her in a postscript to write every day.

GLC09626.02.03

14-16 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Joyce Robinson sent in the same envelope From the 14th through the 16th.

GLC09626.03

14 June 1969

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that he is in basic training. Updates that he is Private E1 in the second platoon in Company A, 6th Battalion, 3rd Battery Brigade. He is expected to be home in three or four weeks, however now he is on "KP" tonight, for 24 hours. Every night he goes to bed at 4:30 am and arises at 5:30. He writes Joyce every day but does not have time to mail his letters because he is "working all day every day." In a postscript he asks for Joyce to write him.

GLC09626.03.01