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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Mamma

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.084 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: Camp Shelby, Mississippi Type: Typed letter signed Date: 14 January 1943 Pagination: 1 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

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.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, E., fl. 1943

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