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[4th Air Force Badge]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. The four orange lines leading up to a white star with a red circle in the middle of white wings represents the 4th Air Force.

GLC09620.404

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.01

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.02

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.03

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.04

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.05

[U.S. Army Air Force Cadet Advanced Training Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet in Advanced Training.

GLC09620.406.01

[U.S. Army Air Force Cadet Advanced Training Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet in Advanced Training.

GLC09620.406.02

[Territory of Hawaii seal patch]

A military patch with the seal of the territory of Hawaii embroidered on cloth.

GLC09620.407

[Meritorious Conduct Patch]

A military patch with a yellow laurel wreath on a khaki green background. Worn by those for meritorious conduct.

GLC09620.408.01

[Meritorious Conduct Patch]

A military patch with a yellow laurel wreath on a khaki green background. Worn by those for meritorious conduct.

GLC09620.408.02

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.01

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.02

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.03

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.04

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.05

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.06

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.07

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.08

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.01

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.02

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.03

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.04

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

Stiched around the edges.

GLC09620.410.05

[Enlisted Officer Patch]

A military patch possibly signifying the solider was an enlisted officer.

GLC09620.411.01

[Enlisted Officer Patch]

A military patch possibly signifying the solider was an enlisted officer.

GLC09620.411.02

[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

GLC09620.412.01

[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

GLC09620.412.02

[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

GLC09620.413.01

[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

GLC09620.413.02

[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

GLC09620.413.03

[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

GLC09620.413.04

[Asiatic Pacific Ribbon]

Asiatic Pacific ribbon for soliders who served in combat in the Pacific theater for thirty days. Instituted in 1942.

GLC09620.414.01

[Asiatic Pacific Ribbon]

Asiatic Pacific ribbon for soliders who served in combat in the Pacific theater for thirty days. Instituted in 1942.

GLC09620.414.02

[American Campaign Ribbon]

World War II American Campaign Ribbon. Qualifying Dates: 11/6/1942 - 3/15/1946. Criteria: Service outside the U.S. in the American Theater for thirty days or within the continental U.S. for one year.

GLC09620.415.01

[American Campaign Ribbon]

World War II American Campaign Ribbon. Qualifying Dates: 11/6/1942 - 3/15/1946. Criteria: Service outside the U.S. in the American Theater for thirty days or within the continental U.S. for one year.

GLC09620.415.02

[Air Medal Ribbon]

World War II Air Medal Ribbon. Began in 1942 to be awarded to those for meritorious achievement in aerial flight.

GLC09620.416.01

[Air Medal Ribbon]

World War II Air Medal Ribbon. Began in 1942 to be awarded to those for meritorious achievement in aerial flight.

GLC09620.416.02

[World War II Victory Ribbon]

World War II Victory Medal Ribbon. Awarded for service in the Armed Forces of the United States between 1941-1946.

GLC09620.417.01

[World War II Victory Ribbon]

World War II Victory Medal Ribbon. Awarded for service in the Armed Forces of the United States between 1941-1946.

GLC09620.417.02

[Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon]

Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Ribbon. Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while flying for the armed services.

Robert L. Stone was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1945 for a mission where all of the bombs dropped hit the...

GLC09620.418.01

[Distinguished Flying Cross Ribbon]

Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Ribbon. Awarded for heroism or extraordinary achievement while flying for the armed services.

Robert L. Stone was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1945 for a mission where all of the bombs dropped hit the...

GLC09620.418.02

[FR-666 WW II Japanese Artillery Powder Charge Silk Bags]

A number of FR-666 Japanese artillery powder charge silk bags sewn together. Japanese characters and symbols of cross cannons are printed on the silk bags. There is a trace of black residue along the bottom half from gunpowder.

GLC09620.419

[Records Jacket]

A records jacket with Robert L. Stone's name written in the top right corner. This folder contained collateral documents when the collection was donated. It originally was meant for service record and allied papers. It can also be used as a...

GLC09620.420

The Child's Anti-Slavery Book: Containing a Few Words About American Slave Children. And Stories of Slave-Life.

This is a children's storybook filled with tales of slavery. There are 5 sections. The first is about the institution of slavery and explaining to children what slavery means. The second through the fifth sections are stories about particular people.

GLC09624

Eulogy of General Alexander Hamilton, Pronounced at the Request of the Citizens of Boston, July 26, 1804

A published eulogy of Alexander Hamilton given by Harrison Gray Otis on July 26, 1804, 14 days after Hamilton's death. This work follows the accomplishments of Hamilton from a young man to his death. Focusing on his intelligence and role in the...

GLC09625

[Collection of letters belonging to Richard DiChristina, 1969-1970] [Decimalized .01-.24]

Collection of letters exchanged between Joyce Robinson and Richard DiChristina dated 1969-1970. Consists of 38 letters pertaining to their engagement, DiChristina's enlistment and life for Robinson in the states. DiChristina was a Private E1 in the...

GLC09626

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.05]

One letter from Richard to Joyce concerning basic training with four enclosures dated June 11, 1960. These enclosures include an Allotment Authorization Form, and a pamphlet concerning honorable discharge.

GLC09626.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 11, 1969. He writes that he is going to basic training and is working his way towards a three-day pass so that he can come home. He mentions that he will see a dentist...

GLC09626.01.01

Allotment Authorization Form

Allotment form designating Miss Joyce Robinson as allottee of Richard Di Christina.

GLC09626.01.02

Payee receipt

Bond payee receipt for the amount of $25.

GLC09626.01.03

[Paper Name Plate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina]

One paper nameplate belonging to Richard J. DiChristina dated 1969.

GLC09626.01.05

To Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters written within a two day period that were sent in the same envelope.

GLC09626.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He informs Joyce to tell
Carl that it is difficult being away from your loved ones. He writes that he wishes he could spell better so he could express all he...

GLC09626.02.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 15, 1969. He writes that he is a "CQ Runner" and is responsible for passing messages at Fort Dix. He will be returning home on the fourth week of his training. He writes...

GLC09626.02.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that all of the men in his camp are writing to their "girls." They are also in the process of shining their shoes. Rich asks Joyce not to go out every...

GLC09626.02.03

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters to Joyce Robinson sent in the same envelope From the 14th through the 16th.

GLC09626.03

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 14, 1969. He writes that he is in basic training. Updates that he is Private E1 in the second platoon in Company A, 6th Battalion, 3rd Battery Brigade. He is expected to be...

GLC09626.03.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robison from Richard J. DiChristina dated June 16, 1969. He writes that his platoon
was working for seventeen hours. He will be taking a truck-driving test on June 19 at 5:30 am. He mentions that he must also take a gun...

GLC09626.03.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated une 26, 1969. He writes he is happy to have spoken to Joyce and will call her again on Monday night. He asks her if they can get married when he comes home. DiChristina informs...

GLC09626.04

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

A letter and American Airlines boarding pass.

GLC09626.05

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 7, 1969. He writes that his troop is
"camping" with no light, hot water, or bathroom facilities. It has been raining all day and night, and they marched for two hours. He...

GLC09626.05.01

American Airlines boarding pass

American Airlines boarding pass, Flight 433 04. On the back there is a note stating, "Home on Pass July 4-6"

GLC09626.05.02

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. Included with the letter is a Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

GLC09626.06

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated July 8, 1969. He writes from his tent. It is "hot as hell" and 4:30 in the morning. He reports that his troop marched five miles to a site where they shot their guns. They...

GLC09626.06.01

Price List and Order Form from The Exchange Photo Shop, Fort Dix, New Jersey

One price list and order form from the Exchange Photo Shop dated July 8, 1969. The option for a regular package is circled.

GLC09626.06.02

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina with a newspaper horoscope clipping dated July 16, 1969.

GLC09626.07

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina writes that he shot 42 on the rifle test and that he "will get a metal [sic] Baby I will." He mentions how hot the weather is and that he received the picture she sent him...

GLC09626.07.01

Newspaper Clipping

One newspaper clipping containing horoscopes. The Libra and Capricorn are circled in pen.

GLC09626.07.02

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to her schoolwork
and Richard's basic training. She mentions her expected trip to visit Richard at Fort Dix. Relays that she will stop at her Uncle Bob's...

GLC09626.08

to Richard DiChristina [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters sent in the same envelope from July 30- August 1st.

GLC09626.09

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated July 30, 1969. Pertains to visiting Richard's mother, updates on family members and attending a performance of Romeo and Juliet. She mentions she visited Richard's mother and...

GLC09626.09.01

to Richard DiChristina

One letter addressed to Richard J. DiChristina from Joyce Robinson dated August 1, 1969. Pertains to family updates and details on her upcoming trip to visit him. Joyce writes that there is a bus strike preventing her from getting their airline...

GLC09626.09.02

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.03]

Three letters sent in one envelope letters are dated from December 2nd to January 3rd.

GLC09626.10

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated December 2, 1969. Pertains to his guard duty in the Viet Cong. He writes that they were marching for three to four hours today. DiChristina wishes he could come home to marry...

GLC09626.10.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson to Richard J. DiChristina dated December 3, 1969. Pertains to missing her during the holidays and financial matters. His squad has now stopped for water on their march. He mentions to Joyce that he would like...

GLC09626.10.02

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated January 3, 1970. He writes that he will be sending his pay to Joyce and that he wishes for her to buy something for herself with the money. He writes of the hot weather and the...

GLC09626.10.03

to Joyce Robinson [Decimalized .01-.02]

2 letters sent in the same envelope, from February 6 to the 12th.

GLC09626.11

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 6, 1970. He writes of the number of letters he has yet to mail to Joyce. His platoon has walked 500 meters today, and they are "up on one hell of a mountain." He relays...

GLC09626.11.01

to Joyce Robinson

One letter addressed to Joyce Robinson from Richard J. DiChristina dated February 12, 1970. He writes briefly, of how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that he attended mass on Ash Wednesday. He tells Joyce he will be sending her a map. He...

GLC09626.11.02

Match Made in Heaven; Knot Tied Via MARS

One newspaper clipping printed by the Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper dated February 4, 1970. Reports the marriage of S. Sgt. Dexter Hales and Phyllis Ann Sheets via ham-radio telephone. Sgt. Hales, a career soldier at Vung Tau, Vietnam, married...

GLC09626.12

to Richard J. DiChristina

Joyce starts by addressing the letter to "Dear Someday Husband" and writes throughout how much she loves Richard. She mentions that her parents went to the Melody Fair and that she and Greg are home. She also mentions a school friend Jim who came...

GLC09626.13

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes Joyce how much he misses her, and loves her. He mentions that he and his group walked into a valley and were shot at. He reports that nobody was hit, but it scared all the men. It took about an hour to walk through the valley and about...

GLC09626.14

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes to Joyce how much he loves and misses her. He mentions that they will be supplied and he will be able to send a bunch of letters he had written her and other family members. He writes they are leaving for the landing zone (LZ) in about...

GLC09626.15

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He also mentions that it had rained all night and he is once again all wet. However he is hopeful that in 6 or 7 days they will be out of the field and going to a "Fries Bacise" (fire base) where he...

GLC09626.16

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that they are going to get paid today and that he plans to send her $100. He later mentions that something was wrong with his pay so he is only sending $65 but will work it out and send...

GLC09626.17

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that colored troops of the 4th division would be going home in about 2 months, and the rest will be going home within his 10 months, which means he would leave with them and be home in 6...

GLC09626.18

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that they moved 3000 meters but that it went fast because he was thinking of walking to her. Richard also mentions letters he is expecting to get from his mother in a few days, and that...

GLC09626.19

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He writes that he wishes he could send a long letter but is running out of paper and asks Joyce to put in some when next she writes. They should be going into a fire base soon and he can't wait...

GLC09626.20

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He asks her for a number of food items including Hostess donuts, cinnamon rolls, cinnamon bread, a variety pack of cereal, sliced bread and mounds bars. He says his platoon is still out in the field...

GLC09626.21

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He says that they are on the mountain and it looks like they won't be going in for 3 or 4 days, but while they sit around the guys are making things up. One thing was, "The grunts have windows, the...

GLC09626.22

to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He writes that they are at the firebase (LZ) Hardtimes, and he recieved a letter from her and might get a package from his sister. They started for the base at 7 in the morning and arrived around 3...

GLC09626.23

Richard J. DiChristina in uniform

A photograph of Richard J. DiChristina in uniform with a flag and globe in the background. On the back is the date June 1969 and the note says Dad, Rich.

GLC09626.24

Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards [Decimalized .01- .48]

The Red Menace collection, Children's Crusade Against Communism consists of 53 cards. There were originally 48 cards printed by the Philadelphia-based Bowman Gum Company in 1951. There are duplicates of #5. Hill 303 (GLC09267.05), #6. Landing at...

GLC09627

[to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler]

Hamilton writes to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler to confirm his engagement to her daughter, Elizabeth Schuyler. He expresses his sincerity in his feelings writing, "I leave it to my conduct rather than expressions to testify the sincerity of my...

GLC09628

[Five letters to family members][Decimalized .01-.05]

Five letters to family members including Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler, and Mrs. Philip J. Schuyler.

GLC09629

to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

Angelica writes to her sister Elizabeth to announce that she will be coming to America in the spring as her health is good and all preparations are made. She mentions a Lady of both of theirs acquaintance and her lack of politeness in reciprocating...

GLC09629.01

to Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler

A letter from Angelica to her Mother. Angelica mentions her Father and a letter he sent mentioning her mother is healthy again and looks better. She mentions sending seeds that her father asked for. Angelica also mentions that there is a possibility...

GLC09629.02

to Elizabeth Hamilton

Angelica writes that she just took leave of her mother, presumably her mother in law, who is 88 years old. She fears that she will not see her again as Angelica will be leaving for America soon. Asks Elizabeth to tell Alexander that the man he sent...

GLC09629.04

to Mary Anna Sawyer Schulyer

Angelica writes to accept the invitation to visit, and that she would have written sooner but she has been indisposed but should be quite well in a few days. She intends to convince another sister of also visiting as it would be good for her to be...

GLC09629.05