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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 to Brother Smith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.213 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: San Francisco, California Type: Typed letter signed Date: 13 June 1944 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Eugene S. Smith from Eris B. Benson dated June 13, 1944. Pertains to their local chapter of Church of Christ at their camp. Details the amount they are donating. Requests for the gospel broadcast to be sent as well as reading materials.

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Smith, Eugene, fl. 1943-1945

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