Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 85,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World through the end of the twentieth century.

Myers, William J., 1919-2002 to Mary Rose Myers

Order a pdf of this item here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09683.15 Author/Creator: Myers, William J., 1919-2002 Place Written: Columbia, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 May 1943 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 17 cm Order a Copy

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 23, 1943. William writes that he went swimming last night in a lake that is only a few hundred yards from base. While he was swimming another guy was fishing and had great luck. He wasn't sure of his flying due to recent fuel shortages, but hopes to go in the afternoon. William also asks Mary Rose for money as he still hasn't been paid, and reminds her to think about coming to visit if she thinks it is a good idea. William signs the letter as "Tex."

Myers, William J., 1919-2002
Myers, Mary Rose, 1920-2011

Citation Guidelines for Online Resources