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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal he has been out of camp almost all week so he has not been able to write for a while. He says that he was in the jungle. Following this remark, a word has been censored and cut out of the letter. Conner writes that the conditions...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal: "I don't guess you can read this for I cut my thumb on a tin can and I can't write much tho it's about well now." He says that he is glad to hear that Nathan is back at work now. Conner expresses how much he wishes he could be...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he is glad to hear that Charlis Hill is in the air corp. He says "I sure wish I had my time to go over I wood be some place beside here, so much for that." Conner asks Nueal "how do the people back there think the ware is coming...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner inquires after B.J. and the hands. He hopes that B.J. "and Burdett has enough hand that they can run all of their mills." He tells Nueal that he wishes he could send her a picture but he cannot get any made. He writes that Jonas had some...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reports satisfaction in his work in the kitchen. He writes that "I can say this I sure have got a real good bunch of boys to work with and that is what count these days." Conner asks after B.J. and Burdette. He wonders if Stink is still...

GLC09581.17

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that it is a great deal cooler now, so he sleeps and feels better. He expresses to Nueal that he wants "this war to end and us boys can come back to the good old U.S.A. that will be a great day with me." Conner sends his love to...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he received a letter from her today written on the 29th of April. He wishes that he was back in the United States, but writes "I don't think we will be back in the states any way soon for it will take a pretty long time yet to...

GLC09581.19

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he is said to hear that Bell Dorroh's mill burned, and that one of his hands was responsible for burning it. He asks Nueal how everyone is at home. He specifically wonders how Francis is, and asks if she has married. He writes "I...

GLC09581.20

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he was glad to hear from Nueal that Francis Dorroh is in school. He says "I sure wished I had have went on for I need it so bad now. As you no I can't hardly write and plenty other ways I need it. But it to late for me to think...

GLC09581.21

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that he and Jonas "are going to have some pictures made together if we can get off together. We don't know where we can or not. but we hope so." He says that he does not think it will be that long until he is back with everyone...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner expresses that he "is blue and home sick altho that will pass off soon." He also says that he "had rather be at home with my loves ones. than to own the hole world. and that no joke." Conner hopes to send a picture of him and Jonas soon, but...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchens as a cook. He jokes that "now I can boiled water without birning it Ha! ha!" Conner writes that he doesn't like the Army or the jungles, but says that he'll "have more to appreciate when I...

GLC09581.24

To Mother

The writer of the letter writes to his mother that he is working 7 days a week. He earns $1.20 an hour. He says that is is raining up here but it is not very cold. He tells his mother to sell corn if she can so that he can keep the money he earns and...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner asks how everyone is at home. He writes that Jonas said "the censor might not like for him to write any thing in my letter so wouldn't write any thing. but for me to tell you all a big big hello.'" He says to Nueal "this is about all for this...

GLC09581.26

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal and he and Jonas had some pictures made, so they will send them soon. Responding to Nueal's letter in which she said she will be sending Herbert some things for Xmas, Conner asks for paper because "we need it most as you see this...

GLC09581.27

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchen with Jonas and "I hope I stay with him as long as I am in the Service for he is really a fine boy." He includes a picture of his unit for Nueal, and tells her the names of all the men in the...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes that he was sad to hear that negro Stink and Leo Long did not pass the exam for the Army, but at the same time he is glad "they are not going through with what we are." On the topic of serving during the war, Conner tells Nueal "I sure...

GLC09581.29

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes "loat of the crazy boys back there write their boys friends over here and tells them they will be glad when they can come over here but I think they will change their song when they come over. I should no after 18 months don't you think...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner reminds Nueal that today is his birthday: "28 years old today getting old ant I? But I feel as if I was 16 tonight. Ha! Ha!" He tells Nueal that it is all over between him and Erma now. He writes "So after all it's best I think for we have...

GLC09581.31

To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner writes to Nueal that Jonas received a "good conduct medal." He says that he is very proud of Jonas for "he sure is a nice boy." He tells Nueal that he is does not care that he didn't receive a medal. All he wants is "to get this over and come...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

Conner happily reports to Nueal that "I am gaining some weight now feel so much better than I did for two months." He writes that he wishes he could spend Xmas with "you all. But as it is we are still well and that the best part of it." He also tells...

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[Revolutionary War enlistment broadside]

Revolutionary War broadside encouraging enlistments by assuring recruits that their term of service would be short, permissing payment in lieu of service, but also empowering the commanding officer of each Militia, or the local Committee of Safety,...

GLC09582

[Muster roll of Company H, Nineteenth Regiment United States Colored Troops]

Muster roll of Captain Dan Mason, Company H, Nineteenth Regiment United States Colored Troops, commanded by Colonel Joseph Perkins, while stationed at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Pre-printed form completed in manuscript, with signatures on verso by Capt...

GLC09583

[World War I stereocards] [Decimalized .001-.297]

298 World War I stereocards published by Keystone Viewing Company with lengthy descriptions on the back.

GLC09584

Serajevo, Yugoslavia -- Scene of Murder of Crown Prince which Started Flame that Engulfed All Europe

Shows landscape of houses, buildings, bridges, and scenery in Sarajevo, Bosnia during its occupation by the Austro-Hungarian empire.

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Parade of Cuirassier Guards Marching to the Parade Ground, Berlin, Germany.

Shows ranks of Prussian soldiers, mounted and on foot, marching towards a parade in Germany.

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Helmeted German Soldiers Lined Up for Review

Side view of lines of German soldiers in full uniform standing at attention for review.

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A Bristling Forest of Bayonets. Russian Troops on Review

Crowd of Russian troops stretching to horizon with two officers in foreground on horseback.

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[Three letters from an American missionary woman in China during the Boxer Rebellion] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Three letters from Marietta Manchester to her family while traveling in Japan and China on a missionary trip. According to a note that accompanies these letters she was killed during the Boxer Rebellion. There are descriptions of Japanese houses, and...

GLC09585

[Archive of three Tuskegee Airmen] [Decimalized .001-.416]

Archive of three Tuskegee Airmen: First Lieutenant Eugene W. Williams, First Lieutenant LeRoi S. Williams, and Second Lieutenant James T. Williams; includes material related to the Williams family.

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To Margaret Lobik

One note from Frances Crist to Margaret Lobik Dated February 5, 1946.

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To Margaret Lobik

One letter Margaret to Frances Crist. This letter is written by another member of the family named Margaret, not Margaret Lobik. It was forwarded to Margret Lobick by Frances Crist. She is out in California writing to Aunt Frances, about the weather...

GLC09579.006.03

To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Ellen and Erik Petireen to Margaret Lobik dated February 5, 1946. Features a feisty duck.

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To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Johnnie Baumgartner to Margaret Crist dated February 6, 1946. Features two flowers on the front.

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to Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Joe and Vicki to Margaret Lobik dated February 6, 1946. Features a small boy playing on a violin and a song sheet with a tune of birthday greeting.

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To Margaret Lobik

One birthday greeting card from Lillian to Margaret Lobik dated February 6, 1946. Features two pink flowers.

GLC09579.010

To Aunt Mammie

One letter from J.D.C. to Aunt Mammie dated February 15, 1946. Updating Mammie on the fact that Mabel and little Dorothy will be visiting the J.D.C. Also mentions sending 30 dozen eggs to Mammie.

GLC09579.011

To Margaret and Paul Lobik

One letter from Lorraine Shoemaker to Margaret and Paul Lobik dated November 29, 1946. Mentions a few moves and visits from friends, she also mentions the birth of Charlotte and Dicks baby. Mostly this letter focuses on Lorraine's relationship with a...

GLC09579.012

To Margaret and Paul Lobik

One Christmas greeting card From Thelma L. Westcott to Margaret and Paul Lobik dated December 13, 1946. Features a poinsettia, a candle and a framed cross-stich piece. There is also a short note in the card, mentioning that Thelma was back at the...

GLC09579.013

to Margaret and Paul Lobik

One Christmas greeting card from Ed, Marge, Judy and Jim Johnson to Margaret and Paul Lobik dated December 20, 1946. Features a poinsettia on the front. There was also a letter tucked in the card, GLC09579.01.14.02.

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To Margaret Lobik

One letter from Marge Johnson to Margret Lobik dated December 19, 1946. Discusses both Marguerites, and Ed's health as both have been sick, and the doctor recommends that they move south or west.

GLC09579.014.02

To Margaret and Paul Lobik

This is a card and a note that was enclosed.

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to Margaret Lobik

One Christmas greeting card from Paul and Marge Vance to Margaret Lobik dated December 21, 1946. Features two children skating under a ribbon spelling out greetings. On the back of the envelope are Christmas Seals featuring Van Valkenburg, Hodges...

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to Margaret, Paul Lobik and Mary Crist

One postcard from the Crist family to Margaret, Paul Lobik and Mary Crist dated January 12, 1947. It updates them on what is going on at the farm with the rest of the family.

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[A photo of 5 or 6 people next to a large rock structure at a high height]

[A photo of 5 or 6 people next to a large rock structure at a high height]. The large rock structure appears to be an ancient city or town. With gilded edges.

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Mammoth Hot Springs

Mammoth Hot Springs. Photograph of a hot springs with a forest and mountain in the background. With gilded edges.

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[Photograph of hot springs]

Photograph of a hot springs in an open landscape. A man is standing in front of the hot springs. Houses can be seen in the background. "Mammoth Hot Springs" is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. With gilded edges.

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Crater Of The Giant Geyser.

Crater of the Giant Geyser. A man stands near the crater of the geyser. With gilded edges.

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[Open landscape of geysers]

Open landscape of geysers. "The Fountain Basin Geyser" is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. With gilded edges.

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Colummar Basalts on Yellowstone River

Colummar Basalts on Yellowstone River. A photograph of a river full of basalts that runs through two mountains. With gilded edges.

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Grand Canon of the Yellowstone

Grand Canon of the Yellowstone. Photograph of river running through two mountain ridges. With gilded edges.

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[The Grand Canon of the Yellowstone]

"The Grand Canon of the Yellowstone" is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The photograph depicts a river running through two mountains. With gilded edges.

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[Lower Falls, Yellowstone]

"Lower Falls, Yellowstone" is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The photograph depicts a waterfall spilling through two mountains. With gilded edges.

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Upper Falls of the Yellowstone.

Upper Falls of the Yellowstone. The photograph depicts a wide view of a waterfall spilling through a forested area. With gilded edges.

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[Fire Hole River Yellowstone Park.]

"Fire Hole River Yellowstone Park." is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The picture depicts a river running through a forested area. With gilded edges.

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Garden Of The God's, Colo.

Garden Of The God's, Colo. The picture depicts two large rock structures in an open valley with mountains in the distance. With gilded edges.

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[Head of Gibbon Canon Yellowstone Park.]

"Head of Gibbon Canon Yellowstone Park." is written in pencil on the back of the photograph. The picture depicts a serene river running through a forested area with a mountain in the background. With gilded edges.

GLC02436.28

Possible Enemy Chemical Warfare Agents

War Department issued Possible Enemy Chemical Warfare Agents training aid pocket card. Printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office. Includes instructions for first aid and decontamination when exposed to gas and care of gas masks. On reverse is a...

GLC09567

Army song book

Compiled by the Adjutant General's Office in collaboration with the Library of Congress and published by the order of the Secretary of War. World War II song book with lyrics for 67 songs. Songs include, "The Army Air Corps," "Song of the Signal...

GLC09574

[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]

[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]. A photo of two men sitting at a table counting coins.

GLC01992.02

[Photograph of James Sherman]

Photograph of James Sherman. Sherman is wearing a suit and tie, and looking directly at the camera. The signatures of the photographers, Harris and Ewing, are written in pencil at the bottom of the border of the photograph. See one Sherman's letter...

GLC02512.11.02

[Photograph of Edward Vernon Rickenbacker]

A photograph of a young Edward Vernon Rickenbacker. He is photographed in his World War I uniform with the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion d'honneur, the Croix de guerre and the Victory medal.

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[Photograph of Edward Vernon Rickenbacker]

A photograph of an older Edward Vernon Rickenbacker. He is photographed in a suit and tie.

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[Photograph of Leatrice Joy]

A photograph of Leatrice Joy. On the photograph written in pen is the message: "To Dick Gratefully Yours Leatrice Joy."

GLC05508.152.02.01

Rear of Confederate position in the woods

Photograph of open field with forest and house in the background. Notes inscribed around the photograph.

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[Trail in a Forest]

Photograph of dirt road running through a wooded area.

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[Open field surrounded by trees]

Photograph of an open field surrounded by trees.

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[Dirt trench in an open field]

Photograph of a dirt trench dug into an open field. A house sits on the distant horizon.

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[Four men work on the reconstruction of a demolished house]

Photograph of four men working on the reconstruction of a demolished house. Three housing structures are in the background.

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[Large open field with a wide forested area in the far background]

Photograph of a large open field with a wide forested area in the far background.

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[Two housing structures near a dirt road and surrounded by trees]

Photograph of two housing structures near a dirt road and surrounded by trees.

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[A sailboat on a wide lake with a row of trees on the horizon]

Photograph of a sailboat on a wide lake with a row of trees on the horizon. An illegible note written near the top right of the photograph.

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Said to be Headquarters of Gen. McClellan at battle of T. Pines.

Photograph of four housing structures in an open area. Three notes are written around the top of photograph.

GLC06698.09

[Photograph of World War II African American Private]

Reverse contains illegible handwritten name of Private with "Fort Jackson 3/22/1943". Written at Fort Jackson

GLC09568

[Letters from Private Richard C. Augsberger to Ardena Mae Fouts][Decimalized .01- .56]

56 letters from Private Richard C. Augsberger to his future wife Ardena Mae Fouts. Includes one newspaper clipping.

GLC09569

To Ardena Mae Fouts

A "Good Luck" chain letter. The letter stipulates that it and four other copies must be sent out, or the the receiver of the letter will have bad luck. It reads, "The one who breaks this chain will have bad luck. Don't keep this letter. It must be in...

GLC09569.01

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger mentions Gene Autry, a singer that he and Ardena are both fond of. He also says that he had Ardena's name tattooed onto his arm. The tattoo reads "My Darling Wife Ardena Mae." He asks Ardena to send him a picture of her if she has had one...

GLC09569.02

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is supposed to be shipped out to another camp soon. He says he got one tooth pulled and another one filled. He lets Ardena know he misses her very much and longs to hold her in his arms again. He asks that she tell her...

GLC09569.03

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena and asks how her back is doing. He tells her that he went into town yesterday and had his photo taken in a machine for her. He says that he is trying to get a furlough to come home. It would cost $62.55 for the train and...

GLC09569.04

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he has arrived in England. He writes, "Boy Honey this is sure some country to see. I will really have a story to tell you when I come back." He asks her to wait for him because "remember what I told you." He signs off the...

GLC09569.05

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses his love for Ardena and tells her how much he misses her. He writes that he was on guard today and had plenty of time to think about and plan out their future. He tells her it is late so he will close the letter for now.

GLC09569.06

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he is on guard today so he has time to write. He expresses his concern for her because he has not received a letter from her for a while now. He writes of his love for her. "Ardena my Darling I do love you so much. And...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Time 9:30. Augsberger tells Ardena that he has been working very hard and wants to tell her about the place he is in but he can't. He asks that she have patience and promises to tell her everything when he returns. He also tells her she can send all...

GLC09569.08

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger expresses how much he misses Ardena. He writes, "I wish this war was over and I was on my way home. But by the papers this war will last 4 more years." He asks Ardena to wait for him, and sends his love to her.

GLC09569.09

To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger writes to Ardena that he hopes she is in the "best of health and still as beautiful as ever." He tells Ardena that he received a letter from Mabel, and learned that Chucky got shot in the leg. Augsberger says, "I guess he will probably get...

GLC09569.10

[Photograph of World War II African American soldier on porch]

Photograph of a World War II African American soldier standing and saluting on a porch, possibly barracks.

GLC09570

[Letters to Louis W. Stamps] [Decimalized .01-.39]

39 letters 1 photograph and 4 newspaper clippings from Susanne "Sue" Gail Sabaroff to Louis "Lou" W. Stamps, except #16, which is from Alyee to Lou and includes photo of Alyee. Sue is a college student at Penn State and Lou is a graduate student at...

GLC09571

to Mr. Louis Stamps

Letter addressed to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, discussing her return to school at Penn State and the beginning of his graduate career at Bucknell University. She describes her preparations for leaving--shopping, doctor appointments--and...

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[Penn State Hopes Wydman Fills QB Vacancy and Princeton to Battle Yale]

Newspaper clipping by Bill Conlin sent from Susanne Sabaroff to Loius Stamps about who will become the next quarterback for Penn State. Refers to the quarterback-naming ritual, "the Miracle of Mount Nittany," and names previous quarterbacks. It...

GLC09571.01.02

[Bucknell and On Television] [newspaper clipping]

Newspaper clipping describing the state of Bucknell's football team. Back of clipping has television schedule for football.

GLC09571.01.03

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, where she is at school. It expresses confusion about his upcoming visit and dismay at the amount of homework she has.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She discusses his recent visit.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, primarily describing her classes and professors. She also mentions that she is sick and comments on the Bucknell baseball team.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She writes of her upcoming visit home, mentioning a doctor's appointment and the need to be away from her roommate. She discusses upcoming exams and homecoming.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. She refers to $5 that she borrowed from him, which she is now returning. She writes of her deep love for him, before discussing her grades and exams.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she exclaims about being "pinned" by him and about how in love with him she is.

GLC09571.07

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, describing every aspect of her "ever growing love" for him.

GLC09571.08

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she writes about how much she misses him, her visit home, her student teaching assignment, and her grades. Includes an admonition that he "not drink too much."

GLC09571.09

to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State. After writing of how perfect they are for one another, she turns to the results of the presidential election and expresses her approval.

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to Louis Stamps

Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written at Penn State, in which she thanks him for his phone call, discusses travel logistics, and hopes that his parents sanction his "pinning" of her.

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