16 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Mamma

One v-mail addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 16, 1944. Pertains to divisions in the church between Eugene Smith and another preacher by the name of Wallace.

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16 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated June 16, 1944. Responding to details from his mother's letters. Recalls how he and his brother Waymon used to enjoy playing on wagons. Also mentions church donations, sermons and a ribbon that the military servicemen have to wear.

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19 June 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Will

One v-mail addressed to Willie Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated San Francisco, California, June 19, 1944. Responds to details of a letter sent earlier by her and inquires about the farm.

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4 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 4, 1944. Pertains to turning 23 years old and he celebrated. Mentions finances.

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5 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 5, 1944. Pertains to reading, writing more often and the weather. Mentions that he sending photographs of New Guinea.

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16 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 16, 1944. Pertains to responding to 20 letters that he received all at once. Describes local people by their race and the environment. Also mentions conversion and baptism.

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17 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 17, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions currency, recreational activity and observing local people of the area.

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23 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 23, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions receiving letters. Recounts a letter from his friend James who also serves as a preacher at the Church of Christ.

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24 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 24, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions drinking coconut water for the first time and describes the local children and women.

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24 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Eugene S. Smith

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated August 24, 1944. Pertains to a Baptist church member converting to the Church of Christ.

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29 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 29, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions a local Papuan man whom Benson believed wanted a cigarette. Describes the local children and women. Asks for news about the church.

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27 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 27, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions the weather, receiving the "Firm Foundation," the local Papuans, and church donations.

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30 August 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Brother Turner

One letter addressed to Rex Turner from Eris B. Benson dated August 30, 1944. Relays that he would be donating money to him to attend the Montgomery Bible College.

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8 September 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 8, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions that he encloses several photographs. Responds to news of Jimmie Clay (likely a preacher from Church of Christ) and her letter sent on August 21. Describes local Papuan women and children.

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3 September 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 3, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions wanting to attend school again in 1945, finances and receiving the Gospel Broadcast.

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10 September 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 10, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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16 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to James Mervin and Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 16, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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21 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 21, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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23 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Will

One v-mail addressed to Lillie Faye Hughey from Eris B. Benson dated October 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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23 October 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 23, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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28 October 1944

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, 1944. Pertains to finances, news from home of family and friends, war bonds, and about the church.

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4 November 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 4, 1944. Pertains to letters received by Anna that he would like to be kept, and receiving visitors where he is stationed.

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9 December 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 9, 1944. Pertains to care packages, the weather and his health.

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11 December 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Daddy and Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 11, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions Japanese government propaganda, military payment and other subjects.

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19 December 1944

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Indonesia. Mentions receiving Christmas cards and a ribbon for "good conduct."

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