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Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.007 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 Place Written: Nashville, Tennessee Type: Postcard Date: 16 February 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 9.9 x 15.0 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Folks." Writes a brief note following a call they had last night. He sent his parents both his watch to be repaired and his "civies," and asks that they let him know when they arrive. He asks them to send the things he asked for by phone as soon as they can, as well as any extra candy or cookies that he would gratefully receive.

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 and .004.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Stone, Beatrice Hecht Marks, 1901-1962
Stone, Jacob, fl. 1894-1985

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