01 April, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger mentions Gene Autry, a singer that he and Ardena are both fond of. He also says that he had Ardena's name tattooed onto his arm. The tattoo reads "My Darling Wife Ardena Mae." He asks Ardena to send him a picture of her if she has had one taken recently. Augsberger tells Ardena that he will speak to the Captain tomorrow and ask for a transfer into the Air Corps. He signs the letter as "Your Loveing Husband Richard." On the back of the envelope it reads "S.W.A.K." Written at Camp Adair.

GLC09569.02

12 April, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is supposed to be shipped out to another camp soon. He says he got one tooth pulled and another one filled. He lets Ardena know he misses her very much and longs to hold her in his arms again. He asks that she tell her mom and dad that he says hello, and sends her his love. Written at Camp Adair.

GLC09569.03

26 April, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena and asks how her back is doing. He tells her that he went into town yesterday and had his photo taken in a machine for her. He says that he is trying to get a furlough to come home. It would cost $62.55 for the train and would take about 3 days to get home. He asks how her Easter was, and sends his love and kisses to her. Written at Camp Adair

GLC09569.04

2 July, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has arrived in England. He writes, "Boy Honey this is sure some country to see. I will really have a story to tell you when I come back." He asks her to wait for him because "remember what I told you." He signs off the letter by sending his love to her.

GLC09569.05

6 July, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena and tells her how much he misses her. He writes that he was on guard today and had plenty of time to think about and plan out their future. He tells her it is late so he will close the letter for now.

GLC09569.06

24 July, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is on guard today so he has time to write. He expresses his concern for her because he has not received a letter from her for a while now. He writes of his love for her. "Ardena my Darling I do love you so much. And you can bet your life on it. When I say I will fight hard. Just let one of the XO*!? get in my way and may God help him and forgive me."

GLC09569.07

02 August, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Time 9:30. Augsberger tells Ardena that he has been working very hard and wants to tell her about the place he is in but he can't. He asks that she have patience and promises to tell her everything when he returns. He also tells her she can send all the pictures she wants of herself, and specifically asks for a picture of her in a bathing suit. Toward the end of the letter, he tells her something that he asks her to keep private: "Darling this is for you to know and no one else. I soon will be of age to do as I please. So when I come home we can get married without no body's permission." He…

GLC09569.08

31 August, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena. He writes, "I wish this war was over and I was on my way home. But by the papers this war will last 4 more years." He asks Ardena to wait for him, and sends his love to her.

GLC09569.09

03 October, 1943

Augsberger, Richard C., 1923-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that he hopes she is in the "best of health and still as beautiful as ever." He tells Ardena that he received a letter from Mabel, and learned that Chucky got shot in the leg. Augsberger says, "I guess he will probably get a discharge now. If he does, I think I will get shot in the heart and maybe I will get a honorable discharge to." He sends his love and asks Ardena to tell her Mom, Dad, and the children he says hello.

GLC09569.10

1941

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of World War II African American soldier on porch]

Photograph of a World War II African American soldier standing and saluting on a porch, possibly barracks.

GLC09570

1946-1965

Sabaroff, Susanne, fl. 1946-1965

Header Record

Title: [Letters to Louis W. Stamps] [Decimalized .01-.39]

39 letters 1 photograph and 4 newspaper clippings from Susanne "Sue" Gail Sabaroff to Louis "Lou" W. Stamps, except #16, which is from Alyee to Lou and includes photo of Alyee. Sue is a college student at Penn State and Lou is a graduate student at Bucknell University.

GLC09571

16 September 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Louis Stamps

Letter addressed to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, discussing her return to school at Penn State and the beginning of his graduate career at Bucknell University. She describes her preparations for leaving--shopping, doctor appointments--and suggests that they make plans to meet. She asks about arranging a date for his roommate. Includes newspaper clipping about Penn State's football team.

GLC09571.01.01

12 September 1964

Conlin, Bill, fl. 1964

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Penn State Hopes Wydman Fills QB Vacancy and Princeton to Battle Yale]

Newspaper clipping by Bill Conlin sent from Susanne Sabaroff to Loius Stamps about who will become the next quarterback for Penn State. Refers to the quarterback-naming ritual, "the Miracle of Mount Nittany," and names previous quarterbacks. It includes a photo of Gary Wydman and a table of the 1963 Penn State game record. Back of article includes short article by Red Hamer about who might win the Ivy League championships.

GLC09571.01.02

circa September 1964

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Bucknell and On Television] [newspaper clipping]

Newspaper clipping describing the state of Bucknell's football team. Back of clipping has television schedule for football.

GLC09571.01.03

22 September 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, where she is at school. It expresses confusion about his upcoming visit and dismay at the amount of homework she has.

GLC09571.02

27 September 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She discusses his recent visit.

GLC09571.03

30 September 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, primarily describing her classes and professors. She also mentions that she is sick and comments on the Bucknell baseball team.

GLC09571.04

8 October 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She writes of her upcoming visit home, mentioning a doctor's appointment and the need to be away from her roommate. She discusses upcoming exams and homecoming.

GLC09571.05

18 October 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She refers to $5 that she borrowed from him, which she is now returning. She writes of her deep love for him, before discussing her grades and exams.

GLC09571.06

26 October 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she exclaims about being "pinned" by him and about how in love with him she is.

GLC09571.07

2 November 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, describing every aspect of her "ever growing love" for him.

GLC09571.08

4 November 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she writes about how much she misses him, her visit home, her student teaching assignment, and her grades. Includes an admonition that he "not drink too much."

GLC09571.09

5 November 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. After writing of how perfect they are for one another, she turns to the results of the presidential election and expresses her approval.

GLC09571.10

6 November 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she thanks him for his phone call, discusses travel logistics, and hopes that his parents sanction his "pinning" of her.

GLC09571.11

10 November 1964

Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. The letter includes a discussion of travel logistics and a description of her science project. She writes about how much work she has and looks forward to Thanksgiving.

GLC09571.12