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Cotton is King, Plantation Scene, Georgia, U.S.A.

Two African American men, one girl, and four women picking cotton. A white man on a horse is in the background. The women and the girl wear the same plaid dresses, and there are two large baskets of cotton in the field. The title "Cotton is King...

GLC09593

Picking Cotton, Georgia

Eight African American men in a cotton field, looking at the photographer. The man in the center is wearing a suit, and the other men are wearing similair cotton shirts and slacks with hats. The men have cotton sacks around their shoulders, and a...

GLC09594

109 Bound Photographs of the 58th Bomb Wing Missions Against Japan, India-China-Tinian, 6/16/1944-8/14/1945. [Decimalized .001-.109]

109 photographs chronicling the bombing missions of the 58th Bomb Wing. These missions were against Japan during World War II. Many of the missions have a before mission look at the area, a during mission image and an image depicting the area after...

GLC09595

[Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins, 1923-1943][Decimalized .01-.02]

Two photograph albums belonging to William Jenkins dated 1923-1943. The first album contains images of Jenkins while stationed in various bases throughout the world. Contains images of military life on base as well as visiting heritage sites. The...

GLC09596

Letters to Mrs. John M. Pemberton [Decimalized .01-.20]

Collection consists of twenty dated 1950 to 1952 from John M. Pemberton to his wife from South Korean military bases. Correspondence largely details his anticipation to return home, expected military combat near Pyongyang, entertainment by the USO...

GLC09598

To Alice

This letter is from a soldier of the 10th company of the 161st Depot Brigade named Glenn. It is written to Alice and mentions previously being in the 80th division of the 318 infantry. He says that when they arrived they were sent right on to the...

GLC09599

[letters to Nancy Anderson] [Decimalized .01-.33]

35 letters, 1 newspaper clipping, 1966-70, Metairie, Lousiana. Nancy Anderson (fl. 1966-1970) is the recipient of letters from her mother and grandmother and grandfather. These letters extend over the period of time while she is enrolled in college...

GLC09600

to Nancy

Nancy Anderson's mother writes that she sends her love to her. Nancy's mother mentions she took Bobby, Steve, Wils and Keith fishing in the morning and jests that it has been quiet without "someone's," possibly inferring Nancy's, friends calling. Her...

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to Nancy

Linda writes that she has been trying to contact Nancy but has been unable to reach her. Linda asks Nancy if she would not mind collecting money owed to her by Shirley and includes how much Nancy owes her as well. Linda, who has recently moved...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the weather has been cool. Her grandmother writes that she sees "the boys" although has not heard from Edna or Tillie (Te Te). She also mentions Hattie, Nancy's father, and Bobby. Nancy's grandmother tells Nancy she...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that she received a letter from Herbert for Nancy which she will give to Jimmy to deliver to her. She discusses financial struggles and mentions that Nancy's grandmother is feeling "fair." Nancy's mother brings up Grace King...

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to Nancy

In an additional letter in envelope GLC09600.04.01, dated "Sunday Morn.," Nancy's mother refers to the candy from her grandmother and slip from her that they sent to Nancy. She mentions everyone misses her, a sports game, and Te Te (Tillie) who has...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother discusses meeting Ellis (see related GLC09597, GLC09603, and GLC09605) and explains that he "has to work out his own way right now," having been in the war. She mentions Tillie (Te Te) who has not heard from Charles. She states...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother discusses Nancy's upcoming dance and for Nancy to let her know if she needs more money. She states she has not heard from Chuck or Ellis, and that Steve would have helped Ellis with his car had he come by. She mentions that Nancy's...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to say that she has been out with Nancy's mother, and they are well. She mentions Tillie (Te Te) may visit and that there has been no word from Charles. Nancy's grandmother has been sewing Nancy's dress while Nancy's...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to say she hopes Nancy had a nice time visiting home. Nancy's grandmother mentions Tillie (Te Te) and Bob and relays that she went to Sears with Nancy's mother. She writes she hopes to sew today and asserts she knows Nancy...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the weather is turning cooler and reminds Nancy to dress warmly. Nancy's grandmother mentions she is still seeing a doctor but has been feeling much better. She suggests that they see "Camelot" which is playing at...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes that Bobby received his ring and that she is happy that Nancy found her own ring. She mentions several people including the homecoming queen from Grace King High School. Nancy's mother mentions her reserve in wanting to see...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes she has been sewing for Nancy and mentions Tillie (Te Te) and Charles who is "running around up north." She speaks of Richard who is working on the Gulf Coast. Nancy's grandmother mentions she will be getting new neighbors...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother encloses a check (not included) for Nancy that is due perhaps for tuition or school meals. She tells Nancy to try to get by although she may be short on money.

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes about what is happening at home while Nancy is away at school. She mentions football games, what others in her family are doing, and the events at Grace King High School where she works. She has sketched the Grace King school...

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to Nancy

Nancy's mother writes to inform Nancy she is feeling better and that Te Te (Tillie) and Samuel visited her. She mentions that Stevie took care of Samuel and put him to bed. Nancy's mother is concerned for Te Te (Tillie) who "gets fed up with Hattie...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to let Nancy know she is in the process of sewing pants for her and mentions Nancy's mother and Tillie (Te Te). Nancy's grandmother also mentions her grandfather and that she is working on things for the baby. She writes...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes that the family misses Nancy when she is at school but that she is glad Nancy is in college as it is good for her. She mentions, Tillie (Te Te), Steven, whom Nancy's mother misses when he is away, and Nancy's father. Nancy...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes about Nancy's prior weekend away from school and the weather. Her grandmother mentions her sewing clothes for Nancy. She discusses Steven's driver and that she wants to go to Canal Street when she can. She also mentions...

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