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Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Don Stone

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.004 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Postcard Date: February 11, 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 9.8 cm, Width: 14.9 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Don." A brief postcard to his brother Don. Bob hasn't had time to write a long letter, but thanks Don for his "long, newsy and amusing letter." Bob wishes him good luck in the Army and hopes to hear from him once he recieves his orders.

Postcard has a picture of a silver plane flying on a light blue background with clouds and the words "Keep 'Em Flying!" in red lettering. Same image as GLC09620.001.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Stone, Donald, 1925-2017

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