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28 April 1965
Sabaroff, Susanne, 1944-
to Louis Stamps
Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State, in which she asks him about wedding plans and worries about an upcoming exam.
GLC09571.37
30 April 1965
Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State. She writes about her upcoming trip home and her wedding preparations, and she reassures him about his upcoming oral exams for his doctoral program.
GLC09571.38
2 May 1965
Letter to Louis Stamps from Susanne Sabaroff, written from Penn State. She describes her weekend without him, and she wishes him luck on his oral examinations.
GLC09571.39
1933-1939
Various
Notes and Photographs of Paul H. Lobik [Decimalized .01-.05]
Two photographs of Paul H. Lobik, one taken with Olive McGuire; an invitation to the wedding of Genevieve Aletta; a postcard offering employment at the World's Fair; a miniature umbrella with a small note.
GLC09580
[Photograph of Paul H Lobik]
A photograph of Paul H. Lobik as a young man.
GLC09580.01
24 July 1938
[Photograph of Paul H. Lobik and Olive McGuire]
A photograph of Paul H. Lobik and Olive McGuire, taken at a photobooth in Laurel, Indiana. It has a note on the back, indicating that Olive organized a nighttime tour of Southern Indiana for Paul and 4 others.
GLC09580.02
1938
Johnson, Stella, fl. 1938
[Wedding Invitation for Genevieve Aletta and Martin Huska]
An invitation from Mrs. Stella Johnson for the wedding of her daughter, Genevieve Aletta, to Martin Huska. The wedding is to be held on 24 September 1938 at the Evangelical Saron Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. The envelope has a note from Paul...
GLC09580.03
4 May 1933
Wigner, E.L., fl. 1933
[Postcard to Paul H. Lobik]
A postcard from Capt. E. L. Wigner to Paul H. Lobik (here: Hlobik) informing him of an employment opportunity at the 1933 Chicago World's Fair.
GLC09580.04
9 September 1939
Lobik, Paul H., 1915-1998
[Note and Mini Umbrella] [Decimalized .01-.02]
A note on yellow paper describing the night of 9 September 1939: bowling, a wedding shower, and "making love," and a miniature umbrella.
GLC09580.05
[Note by Paul H. Lobik]
A note on yellow paper describing the night of 9 September 1939: bowling, a wedding shower, and "making love." Miniature umbrella, GLC09580.06, originally included with note.
GLC09580.05.01
[Miniature Umbrella from Wedding Shower]
A miniature paper umbrella from the wedding shower of Lobik's friends. Originally included with a note by Lobik about the wedding shower.
GLC09580.05.02
1942-1944
Conner, Herbert C., 1916-1944
[Letters from Private Herbert C. Conner to Mrs. Nueal Dorroh, 1942-1944][Decimalized .01-.67]
Collection of letters belonging to Private Herbert C. Conner addressed to his sister Mrs. Nueal Dorroh dated 1942-1944. Contains approximately 66 letters and one note of an address. Pertains to training while at Fort Bragg and being stationed in the...
GLC09581
27 February 1942
To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh
Conner writes that he has received 3 or 4 letters from Nueal, his sister. He asks Nueal to tell her husband B.J. that he wishes he was back driving. He tells Nueal not to worry about him; he is fine, but he does not have time to write. Conner reports...
GLC09581.01
07 March 1942
Conner hopes that Nueal and B.J. are ok and says that he is fine. He writes that the men brag on him and treat him well. He reports that they go out 2 nights on a black out a week. He says that the weather is very different compared to Alabama as it...
GLC09581.02
10 March 1942
Conner writes that Fayetteville, N.C. is 8 miles away from Fort Bragg. He says he will not go to Fayetteville though because it's a mean place and he doesn't want to get in trouble. He says that it is colder here and very rainy. He has not yet...
GLC09581.03
23 May 1942
Conner tells Nueal not to write him until he sends her his new address for when he is on "the other side." He writes that he doesn't mind serving because he has to get it over with and do his part. He will send his allotment of money to mom and dad...
GLC09581.04
22 August 1942
Conner and Jonas read each other's mail and talk about home when they get together every night. They have a lot planned for when they return. They attended a show Friday night and had a good time. Conner has sent $90 home since he's been in the army...
GLC09581.05
07 October 1942
Conner asks if Harold Conner, or Charles Dorroh, B.J's brother, are in the army. He requests that Nueal send him a list of hands who are in the army. He says that he likes to get long letters. Jonas is ok, and as "fat as a hog." He asks Nueal to tell...
GLC09581.06
10 October 1942
Conner received 10 letters yesterday and 7 pictures from Amy. He has not gotten the pictures that Nueal sent. He asks Nueal to tell Amy he received her pictures on October 9th. He writes that Lola Gene looks very sweet in the pictures, and the men...
GLC09581.07
21 October 1942
Conner was glad to receive 12 letters this past week, especially the pictures of Nueal and Lola Gene. He wishes that he could send a picture of himself if only he could get it made. Writing in response to the news about B.J. from Nueal, Conner says...
GLC09581.08
08 November 1942
Conner was pleased to receive the photos of Lola Gene, Meg, and Sam. He writes that mom sent him cigarettes as a Christmas present, but that he does not need him since Jonas doesn't smoke and he gave his cigarettes to Herbert. Conner has not received...
GLC09581.09
24 November 1942
Responding to Nueal's news about Dorroh Conner, Conner hopes that he does join the Air Corp. He advises Dorroh Conner not to stay around and let the army get him. Conner wishes that he had had time to join the Air Corp. He expresses sadness at the...
GLC09581.10
08 December 1942
Conner writes to Nueal that he will be sending her a Christmas card soon. He says that "it is not much but it is the best I can do they gave them to me so I will send them to you all." He tells Nueal he made his allotment of $40 that he will be...
GLC09581.11
10 December 1942
Conner reports that he has been getting a lot of mail, and more than all of the men in the company. He writes that "every time we have a mail call most of the boys says Conner will get them all so I tell them that what I want while I am here and they...
GLC09581.12
24 January 1943
Conner tells Nueal he has been out of camp almost all week so he has not been able to write for a while. He says that he was in the jungle. Following this remark, a word has been censored and cut out of the letter. Conner writes that the conditions...
GLC09581.13
08 March 1943
Conner writes to Nueal: "I don't guess you can read this for I cut my thumb on a tin can and I can't write much tho it's about well now." He says that he is glad to hear that Nathan is back at work now. Conner expresses how much he wishes he could be...
GLC09581.14
10 April 1943
Conner writes that he is glad to hear that Charlis Hill is in the air corp. He says "I sure wish I had my time to go over I wood be some place beside here, so much for that." Conner asks Nueal "how do the people back there think the ware is coming...
GLC09581.15
15 April 1943
Conner inquires after B.J. and the hands. He hopes that B.J. "and Burdett has enough hand that they can run all of their mills." He tells Nueal that he wishes he could send her a picture but he cannot get any made. He writes that Jonas had some...
GLC09581.16
20 April 1943
Conner reports satisfaction in his work in the kitchen. He writes that "I can say this I sure have got a real good bunch of boys to work with and that is what count these days." Conner asks after B.J. and Burdette. He wonders if Stink is still...
GLC09581.17
16 May 1943
Conner tells Nueal that it is a great deal cooler now, so he sleeps and feels better. He expresses to Nueal that he wants "this war to end and us boys can come back to the good old U.S.A. that will be a great day with me." Conner sends his love to...
GLC09581.18
03 June 1943
Conner tells Nueal that he received a letter from her today written on the 29th of April. He wishes that he was back in the United States, but writes "I don't think we will be back in the states any way soon for it will take a pretty long time yet to...
GLC09581.19
04 July 1943
Conner writes that he is said to hear that Bell Dorroh's mill burned, and that one of his hands was responsible for burning it. He asks Nueal how everyone is at home. He specifically wonders how Francis is, and asks if she has married. He writes "I...
GLC09581.20
03 August 1943
Conner writes that he was glad to hear from Nueal that Francis Dorroh is in school. He says "I sure wished I had have went on for I need it so bad now. As you no I can't hardly write and plenty other ways I need it. But it to late for me to think...
GLC09581.21
28 August 1943
Conner writes to Nueal that he and Jonas "are going to have some pictures made together if we can get off together. We don't know where we can or not. but we hope so." He says that he does not think it will be that long until he is back with everyone...
GLC09581.22
20 September 1943
Conner expresses that he "is blue and home sick altho that will pass off soon." He also says that he "had rather be at home with my loves ones. than to own the hole world. and that no joke." Conner hopes to send a picture of him and Jonas soon, but...
GLC09581.23
11 October 1943
Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchens as a cook. He jokes that "now I can boiled water without birning it Ha! ha!" Conner writes that he doesn't like the Army or the jungles, but says that he'll "have more to appreciate when I...
GLC09581.24
15 October 1943
To Mother
The writer of the letter writes to his mother that he is working 7 days a week. He earns $1.20 an hour. He says that is is raining up here but it is not very cold. He tells his mother to sell corn if she can so that he can keep the money he earns and...
GLC09581.25
17 October 1943
Conner asks how everyone is at home. He writes that Jonas said "the censor might not like for him to write any thing in my letter so wouldn't write any thing. but for me to tell you all a big big hello.'" He says to Nueal "this is about all for this...
GLC09581.26
25 October 1943
Conner tells Nueal and he and Jonas had some pictures made, so they will send them soon. Responding to Nueal's letter in which she said she will be sending Herbert some things for Xmas, Conner asks for paper because "we need it most as you see this...
GLC09581.27
28 October 1943
Conner tells Nueal that he is still working in the kitchen with Jonas and "I hope I stay with him as long as I am in the Service for he is really a fine boy." He includes a picture of his unit for Nueal, and tells her the names of all the men in the...
GLC09581.28
07 November 1943
Conner writes that he was sad to hear that negro Stink and Leo Long did not pass the exam for the Army, but at the same time he is glad "they are not going through with what we are." On the topic of serving during the war, Conner tells Nueal "I sure...
GLC09581.29
13 November 1943
Conner writes "loat of the crazy boys back there write their boys friends over here and tells them they will be glad when they can come over here but I think they will change their song when they come over. I should no after 18 months don't you think...
GLC09581.30
21 November 1943
Conner reminds Nueal that today is his birthday: "28 years old today getting old ant I? But I feel as if I was 16 tonight. Ha! Ha!" He tells Nueal that it is all over between him and Erma now. He writes "So after all it's best I think for we have...
GLC09581.31
24 November 1943
Conner writes to Nueal that Jonas received a "good conduct medal." He says that he is very proud of Jonas for "he sure is a nice boy." He tells Nueal that he is does not care that he didn't receive a medal. All he wants is "to get this over and come...
GLC09581.32
04 December 1943
Conner happily reports to Nueal that "I am gaining some weight now feel so much better than I did for two months." He writes that he wishes he could spend Xmas with "you all. But as it is we are still well and that the best part of it." He also tells...
GLC09581.33
1776
Edes, Benjamin, fl. 1776
[Revolutionary War enlistment broadside]
Revolutionary War broadside encouraging enlistments by assuring recruits that their term of service would be short, permissing payment in lieu of service, but also empowering the commanding officer of each Militia, or the local Committee of Safety,...
GLC09582
1864
[Muster roll of Company H, Nineteenth Regiment United States Colored Troops]
Muster roll of Captain Dan Mason, Company H, Nineteenth Regiment United States Colored Troops, commanded by Colonel Joseph Perkins, while stationed at Chapin's Farm, Virginia. Pre-printed form completed in manuscript, with signatures on verso by Capt...
GLC09583
1914
Keystone View Company
[World War I stereocards] [Decimalized .001-.297]
298 World War I stereocards published by Keystone Viewing Company with lengthy descriptions on the back.
GLC09584
Serajevo, Yugoslavia -- Scene of Murder of Crown Prince which Started Flame that Engulfed All Europe
Shows landscape of houses, buildings, bridges, and scenery in Sarajevo, Bosnia during its occupation by the Austro-Hungarian empire.
GLC09584.001
Parade of Cuirassier Guards Marching to the Parade Ground, Berlin, Germany.
Shows ranks of Prussian soldiers, mounted and on foot, marching towards a parade in Germany.
GLC09584.002
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