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At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

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11 July 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated July 11, 1943. Pertains to their friendship and their faith.

GLC09954.138

22 August 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated August 22, 1943. Inquires about Eris's making an acquiantance with new military officers that Brinson knows. Also mentions Bible scriptures.

GLC09954.168

27 September 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated September 27, 1943. Mentions having a cold, response to Eris finishing manouever training, and the weather.

GLC09954.183

27 September 1943

Alderman, Brinson, fl. 1943

Object

Title: [Razor included in letter from Brinson Alderman]

One razor included with letter sent from Brinson Alderman to Eris Benson.

GLC09954.183.01

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