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circa 1939-1945

Bertha, fl. 1939-1945

Postcard

Title: to Anna

One postcard addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Bertha wishing her and her family a Merry Christmas.

GLC09954.009

6 February 1939

Bertha, fl. 1939-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mom

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from James Mervin Benson dated February 6, 1939. Relays updates of weather, work and invitation received to visit Alabama (seen on reverse side of letter). Reverse side contains a typewritten letter dated January 30, 1939 inviting James to attend a seminary in Selma, Alabama.

GLC09954.010

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