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24 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires after family friends. Asks Mildred if she recalls a "big event" that took place three years prior.

GLC09951.01.177

27 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 27, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Responds to news about her and Sharon having a cold. Images what it will be like when he can return to her.

GLC09951.01.178

29 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 29, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reflects on how they promised each other to never leave one another as her birthday approaches. Requests for her to send him a camera.

GLC09951.01.179

30 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 30, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Asks how their Christmas went.

GLC09951.01.180

31 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 31, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Pertains to financial decisions made without Mildred's knowledge. Lists how much and reasons the money had been spent.

GLC09951.01.181

1 January 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated January 1, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Describes spending New Years in the Burmese jungle. Sends best wishes to the family.

GLC09951.01.182

4 January 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated January 4, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Responds to news of that a man named Ed claiming to be a friend of George's has been writing to Mildred.

GLC09951.01.183

9 January 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated January 9, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and seeing movies. Relays that he wishes he could have been with them during the holidays.

GLC09951.01.184

10 January 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated January 10, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions swimming and missing her. Inquires after Sharon. Relays that he had lost the birthstone ring she gave him while working.

GLC09951.01.185

11 January 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated January 11, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he returned to the hospital for back pain. Responds to news that Sharon and Mildred have colds. Describes going on dates when he was single. Discusses finances.

GLC09951.01.186

14 January 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated January 14, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Asks about Sharon and if they received any pacakges from him. Mentions their friend Bill who is in the hospital.

GLC09951.01.187

1829

Jackson, John, 1778-1831

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Francis Wrangham

One engraving of Francis Wrangham dated 1829. Half portrait of Wrangham based on the painting by John Jackson.

GLC08878.0979

1825

Darton, WIlliam, fl. 1825

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Christopher Wren

One engraving of Christopher Wren dated 1825. Bust portrait of Wren.

GLC08878.0980

circa 1680

Kneller, Godfrey, 1646-1723

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Christopher Wren

One engraving of Christopher Wren dated circa 1680. Bust portrait of Wren based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.

GLC08878.0981

circa 1829

Holl, W., fl. 1824-1836

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Christopher Wren

One engraving of Christopher Wren dated circa 1829. Half portrait of Wren based on the painting by Godfrey Kneller.

GLC08878.0982

circa 1900

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Edward H. Wright

One engraving of Edward H. Wright dated circa 1900. Seated portrait of Wright.

GLC08878.0983

circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Frances Wright

One engraving of Frances Wright dated circa 1865. Half seated portrait of Wright.

GLC08878.0984

circa 1890

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of George Grover Wright

One engraving of George Grover Wright dated circa 1890. Bust portrait of Wright.

GLC08878.0985

circa 1880

Engraving Signed

Title: Engraving of Martha Coffin Wright

One engraving of Martha Coffin Wright dated circa 1880. Bust portrait of Wright.

GLC08878.0986

circa 1900

MacKay, William, 1876-1939

Engraving Signed