circa 1939-1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Telegram

Title: to Mrs. J.M. Benson

One telegram addressed to Anna Petty Benson (Mrs. J.M. Benson) from Eris B. Benson. Assures that he is safe.

GLC09954.004

20 June 1941

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Envelope

Title: [Envelope addressed to Mrs. J.M. Benson]

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson.

GLC09954.011

9 August 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed document

Title: Application for National Service Life Insurance

One application for National Service Life Insurance dated August 9, 1943 belonging to Eris B. Benson. Lists his parents as the beneficiaries.

GLC09954.012

29 September 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Atlanta.

GLC09954.016

26 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 26, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions taking a radio test.

GLC09954.018

28 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 28, 1942. Pertains to going on furlough and inquires about the farm.

GLC09954.019

12 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 12, 1942. Requests blue grain for sore throat and mentions that he may not be able to go on furlough.

GLC09954.020

13 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 13, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions not sleeping well.

GLC09954.021

14 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 14, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby.

GLC09954.022

circa 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that they are on alert that day.

GLC09954.023

16 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Will

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 16, 1942. Inquires about her husband serving abroad and her children.

GLC09954.024

16 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 16, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions finances.

GLC09954.026

17 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 17, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Refers to the family farm as "Benson plantation."

GLC09954.027

18 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 18, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions possibility of going on furlough for three days.

GLC09954.028

circa 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions reasons for not requesting a transfer.

GLC09954.029

circa 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Will

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson. Thanks her for a pamphlet. Mentions letters received from friends.

GLC09954.030

20 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Waymon

One letter addressed to Waymon Edwin Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 20, 1942. Inquires about hunting and asks him to help their mother with recruiting.

GLC09954.031

21 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 21, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that he will need to visit the dentist when he is on furlough.

GLC09954.032

23 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions that Grand Ole Opry will be at their camp.

GLC09954.034

November 22, 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 22, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Hattiesburg. Mentions possibly looking into transferring.

GLC09954.035

23 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 23, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions his opinion of men's behavior at the camp.

GLC09954.036

24 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 24, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions a rumor that they may be sent to Texas.

GLC09954.037

25 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 25, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby.

GLC09954.039

10 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 10, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions local Filipinos and responds to news of the farm crops.

GLC09954.308

13 July 1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 13, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and bible study.

GLC09954.309