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to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from George Gurganus dated August 9, 1943. Pertains to their campaign efforts for donations and new members.

GLC09954.158.01

Syracuse Account Disbursements

One list of finances used by the Syracuse Church of Christ. Also prints the amount of money used and received for their campaign to raise funds.

GLC09954.158.02

Christian Workers, The Church of Christ

One folio of a photograph entitled, "Christian Workers, The Church of Christ." Inset is an image of church volunteers. Folio has printed each person's name and where they are from.

GLC09954.158.03

Ten Reasons Why the Church of Christ Is Worth Investigating

One postcard detailing reasons why to join the Church of Christ.

GLC09954.158.04

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Henry W. Smith dated August 11, 1943. Pertains to their campaign efforts for donations for their preachers.

GLC09954.159

Just a Moment [Vol. 5, No. 43 (August 14, 1943)]

One copy of "Just a Moment" dated August 14, 1943. Publication contains news about the Church of Christ. Contains bible studies, suggestions on preaching and advertisements.

GLC09954.160

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated August 16, 1943. Provides updates of family members and their local church. Notes that she has not heard from his brother, T. Wade in some time.

GLC09954.161

Just a Moment [Vol. 5, No. 43 (August 14, 1943)]

One copy of "Just a Moment" dated August 14, 1943. Publication contains news about the Church of Christ. Contains bible studies, suggestions on preaching and advertisements. (duplicate copy of GLC09954.160)

GLC09954.162

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Marion Benson dated August 16, 1943. Pertains to finances, family and living in Texas.

GLC09954.163

Dixie Doodle [Vol. 3, No. 55 (August 17, 1943)]

One copy of Dixie Doodle dated August 17, 1943. Pertains to local news related to the local regiment and church services.

GLC09954.164

Dixie Doodle [Vol. 3, No. 55 (August 19, 1943)]

One copy of Dixie Doodle dated August 19, 1943. Pertains to local news related to the local regiment and church services.

GLC09954.165

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from James Mervin Benson dated August 19, 1943. Pertains to updates of family members and friends.

GLC09954.166

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Hubert L. Benson dated August 20, 1943. Pertains to life at their family home. States that the house feels empty with most of the siblings off at war.

GLC09954.167

to Eris

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Brinson Alderman dated August 22, 1943. Inquires about Eris's making an acquiantance with new military officers that Brinson knows. Also mentions Bible scriptures.

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to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Eugene S. Smith dated August 27, 1943. Pertains to requesting donations for their gospel radio equipment. Refers to it as "Lord's business."

GLC09954.169

[Tax documents belonging to Eris B. Benson]

One collection of items belonging to Eris B. Benson dated August 28, 1943. Pertains to tax documents to be filled out by Benson. Includes a blank form, table for tax esimates, letter from the secretary of Treasure regarding paying taxes, declaration...

GLC09954.170

to Miss Benson

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from J.A. Ulio, Major General, dated August 28, 1943. Notifies him that the document is confirming his application for refund of reimbursement deduction.

GLC09954.170.01

[Copy of a blank 1040-ES]

One blank form of a 1040-ES with instructions to fill it out. Reverse side contains a table for instructions on the Victory Tax Exemption created for married couples.

GLC09954.170.02

to Federal Income Tax Payers

One letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr., Secretary of the Treasury, providing instructions on how and when to file claims for a tax return.

GLC09954.170.03

[Copy of a blank 1040-ES]

One blank form of a 1040-ES for 1943. Reverse side contains instructions for farmers filing taxes.

GLC09954.170.04

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 1, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Europe (inferred from his mention that he is paid in Dutch money). Describes people in local village.

GLC09954.171

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 6, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in Europe (inferred from his mention that he is paid in Dutch money). Mentions meals and the gospel broadcast.

GLC09954.172

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated September 6, 1943. Mentions working on the farm and their latest crops.

GLC09954.173

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 8, 1943. Second letter on August 8th.

GLC09996.029

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 10, 1943.

GLC09996.030

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 13, 1943.

GLC09996.031

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 15, 1943.

GLC09996.032

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 16, 1943.

GLC09996.033

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 18, 1943.

GLC09996.034

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 19, 1943.

GLC09996.035

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 20, 1943.

GLC09996.036

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 21, 1943. Written on United States Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.037

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 23, 1943. Written on United States Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.038

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 28, 1943. Written on United States Army Air Forces stationery.

GLC09996.039.01

[Affidavit of Dependency]

One blank document form entitled Affidavit of Dependency sent by Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer with a letter dated August 28, 1943.

GLC09996.039.02

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated August 29, 1943.

GLC09996.040

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Kenneth H. Boatman to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 3, 1943.

GLC09996.041

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 4, 1943.

GLC09996.042.01

to John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to John Elmer Dyer dated September 4, 1943.

GLC09996.042.02

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 6, 1943.

GLC09996.043

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 8, 1943.

GLC09996.044

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 12, 1943.

GLC09996.045

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 13, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

GLC09996.046

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 17, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of a soldier standing guard duty as an officer walks by ducks flying overhead. The second image is the officeer startled by a "Bang."...

GLC09996.047

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 19, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

GLC09996.048

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 20, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

GLC09996.049

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 23, 1943.

GLC09996.050

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 10, 1943. Pertains to being stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions gambling in the barracks.

GLC09954.081

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 11, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions receiving religious pamphlets.

GLC09954.082

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 12, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he received news that one of the older men serving are likely to be discharged.

GLC09954.083

to Mamma

One letter addressed to E. Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 14, 1943. Responds to a letter where E. describes their progress in typing class.

GLC09954.084

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 15, 1943. Pertains to being stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions sending a portrait at Christmas.

GLC09954.085

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 15, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions working towards aiding older men to be discharged.

GLC09954.086

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 18, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions duties and practicing court reporting shorthand.

GLC09954.087

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 19, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions weather and corresponding with Eugene Smith.

GLC09954.088

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 21, 1943. Pertains to being stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions weather and receiving a letter from Eugene Smith asking for subscriptions.

GLC09954.089

Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Let not your hearts be troubled...

One handwritten copy of the a prayer written by Eris B. Benson dated January 22, 1943.

GLC09954.090

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions having colic and receiving religious writings.

GLC09954.091

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Annie Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Mentions finances and possibility of a transfer.

GLC09954.092

to Will

One letter addressed to Willie Faye Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 23, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he thinks that the war will end that year.

GLC09954.093

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 25, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions the discharge of an old man that he regularly shaved.

GLC09954.094

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 26, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Refers to the men he serves with as "contemptible," "cut-throats," and "rogues."

GLC09954.095

to Daddy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated January 26, 1943. Pertains to the weather, their current colonel going on leave for school, and returning home.

GLC09954.096

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated January 30, 1943. Pertains to moving in between stations and the process.

GLC09954.097

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated February 17, 1943. Pertains to religious readings and a mutual friend getting married.

GLC09954.098

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 17, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions promotions and corresponding with friends.

GLC09954.099

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 18, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions Eugene Smith contacting him for a subscription to religious readings.

GLC09954.100

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 19, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions subscribing to religious readings and becoming accustomed to the differences between...

GLC09954.101

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 20, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions choir singing.

GLC09954.102

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 21, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions reading and responding to news from home regarding the death of a friend.

GLC09954.103

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 25, 1943. Pertains to his brother, Waymon enlisting.

GLC09954.104

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 26, 1943. Pertains to Hitler claiming that Jesus Christ would be returning. Benson refers to it as a "false belief."

GLC09954.105

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 27, 1943. Pertains to the possibility of travelling to the field to record orders in shorthand.

GLC09954.106

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated February 28, 1943. Pertains to reading the bible.

GLC09954.107

to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated March 1, 1943. Pertains to transcribing in the court and possibility of being transferred to a different company.

GLC09954.108

Enlisted Man's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service dated March 28, 1943.

GLC09954.112

Officer's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service for three days dated April 24, 1943.

GLC09954.113

Officer's Pass

One copy of a day pass permitting Eris B. Benson to be absent from his service dated April 24, 1943.

GLC09954.114

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 21, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

GLC09954.115

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 27, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo. Mentions her visiting, finances, corresponding with his brother, Bonner, and the weather.

GLC09954.116

to Mama

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 26, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

GLC09954.117

to Daddy

One letter addressed to James Marion Benson from Eris B. Benson dated May 19, 1943. Relays that he will not be able to write for two weeks. Inquires about watermelons growing on the farm.

GLC09954.118

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Anna Petty and James Marion Benson from T. Wade Benson dated May 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life and duties while stationed at San Luis Osbipo.

GLC09954.119

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed Eris B. Benson from W.B. Alderman dated May 31, 1943. Reflects on Benson's military service and "God's will" during the war. Remarks on Benson's description of the men he is serving with.

GLC09954.120

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated June 24, 1943. Pertains to updates of his siblings, the farm, and advising him to read the bible when he feels frustrated.

GLC09954.121

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 23, 1943. Stationery has illustrations of soldiers and service men at different tasks. Under the illustrations is "Not wasting any time at..."

GLC09996.051

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 29, 1943.

GLC09996.052.01

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One note from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 29, 1943. Note regarding a allotment and if they can continue it or to stop it if it interferes with his father's job.

GLC09996.052.02

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated September 25, 1943.

GLC09996.052.03

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 2, 1943.

GLC09996.053

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 3, 1943.

GLC09996.054

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Samuel C. Gist to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 7, 1943. Regarding Robert E. Dyer being assigned to the 52nd College Training Detachment, Army Air Corps, Butler University, Indiana. He hopes and recommends that they visit and...

GLC09996.055

Dixie Doodle [Vol. 3 (June 25, 1943)]

One copy of Dixie Doodle dated June 25, 1943. Pertains to local news related to the local regiment and church services.

GLC09954.122

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 7, 1943.

GLC09996.056

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 9, 1943.

GLC09996.057

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 10, 1943.

GLC09996.058

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 16, 1943.

GLC09996.059

to Bonner

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from Anna Petty Benson dated June 28, 1943. Pertains to updates of his siblings and the farm.

GLC09954.123

to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Kenneth H. Boatman to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 17, 1943.

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to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 23, 1943.

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