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25 December 1944
White, Frank B., 1915-1999
to L. Jean White
One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 25, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.
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8 August 1943
Brown, Gerald, Mrs., fl. 1943
to Gerald Brown
One letter addressed to Gerald Brown from his mother dated August 3, 1943. Encourages him to continue working hard through his basic training. Asks if her estimates for when he will be available to go on furlough is correct.
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21 September 1943
Brown, Gerald, fl. 1943
to Olivia Brown
One letter addressed to Olivia Brown from Gerald Brown dated September 21, 1943. Expresses missing her and their child noted as "lil Pinkie." Gives updates from training and hopes to see them soon.
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7 March 1944
Perkins, Frank, fl. 1944
to Bob
One letter addressed to Bob from Frank Perkins dated March 7, 1944. Gives updates on weather at his base where he is stationed, expresses remorse that Bob was not able to keep a job. Written on Sioux Falls Technical School stationery.
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14 March 1944
Kostohuyz, Frank J., fl. 1944
to Mrs. N. [Kostohuyz]
One letter addressed to Mrs. N. [Kostohuyz] from Frank J. [Kostohuyz] dated March 14, 1944. Expresses that he has received her letters and had enclosed $100 for her to put in the bank.
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4 June 1944
Mondyke, Ted, fl. 1944
to Mrs. Ted Mondyke
One letter addressed to Mrs. Ted Mondyke from Ted Mondyke dated June 4, 1944. Expresses how much he misses her and gives update on the weather.
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8 July 1944
Bell, Eugene, fl. 1944
to Mrs. Earl Swergard
One letter addressed to Mrs. Earl Swergard from Eugene Bell dated England, July 8, 1944. Thanks for her previous letter and gives update of the weather.
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16 September 1943
Buchanan, Jack K., fl. 1943
to Leburne S. Gunter
One v-mail addressed to Leburne S. Gunter from Jack K. Buchanan dated September 16,1943. States that he found his address from the Red Cross reintroducing himself from a previous stint together.
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20 September 1943
Swergard, Emory, fl. 1943
to Mrs. Earl J. Swergard
One typed letter addressed to Mrs. Earl Swergard from Emory Swergard dated September 20, 1943. Defends his statement from a previous letter about not wanting to go home, also describes the night life in Tampa as well as his two friends Kersey and...
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1 October 1943
Taylor, Willard, fl. 1943-1944
to Florence Rinker
One letter addressed to Florence Rinker from Willard Taylor dated October 1, 1943. Asks if she could visit him and gives updates on friends of his. Written at Fort Jackson
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8 February 1944
Slunski, Rose, fl. 1944
to Tony Yuliano
One letter addressed to Tony Yuliano from Rose Slunski dated February 8, 1944. Thanks him for her Valentine's Day card and expresses that she wishes she had sent him a Christmas card earlier.
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18 June 1944
Hitterdal, Walton A., fl. 1944
to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal
One letter addressed to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal from Walton A. Hitterdal dated June 4, 1944. States that since he can't send his father a Father's Day card that he wanted to say " I just think I'm the luckiest guy in the world to have such a swell dad...
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9 July 1944
Vitucci, Vito, fl. 1944
to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore
One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore from Vito Vittuci dated July 9, 1944. Announces that he has made lieutenant and gives updates on other members at his station. Sends questions inquiring after family and friends.
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26 July 1944
Crawford, Frank J., fl. 1944
to Mrs. Winfield Willis
One letter addressed to Mrs. Winfield Willis from Frank J. Crawford dated July 26, 1944. Mentions meeting a soldier who is from Delaware and familiar with acquaintances of his. Also that he had a dentist appointment recently.
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15 August 1944
Baron, Jean, fl. 1944
to Eddie Albert Peteja
One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister Jean Baron dated August 15, 1944. Inquires if he had received a package of a harmonica, watch, bag, or cookies yet. Notes how long it takes for him to receive mail. Gives updates of family...
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25 September 1944
One letter addressed to Florence Rinker from Willard Taylor dated September 25, 1944. Asks if she will be visiting Richmond soon and mentions that his grandmother had passed last time he visited. Written at Fort Jackson
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21 October 1944
Perkoski, Thomas J., fl. 1944
to Loretta A. Sullivan
One letter addressed to Loretta A. Sullivan from Thomas J. Perkoski dated October 21, 1944. Writes about missing a recently discharged friend, Lieutenant O'Brien. Finds it difficult to work without his companionship. Mentions a party that is being...
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9 December 1944
Red, fl. 1944
One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Red dated. States that he was discharged because of a torn ligament. Also mentions seeing a boxing match featuring Joe Louis; gives updates on family members and opinion on what attracts girls.
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27 December 1944
Peopler, A.W., fl. 1944
to Marie Eiden
One letter addressed to Marie Eiden from A. W. Peopler dated December 27, 1944. Writes about missing her and gives updates on life on the base.
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23 January 1945
Szotba, Betty, fl. 1945
to Edward Jobtanski
One letter addressed to Edward Jobtanski from Betty Sztoba dated January 23, 1945. Announces the marriage of mutual acquaintances. Gives him words of encouragement about his love life and updates on friends and family.
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27 January 1945
Kandall, Arthur, fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Arthur Kandall dated January 27, 1945. Describes the camera he purchased for Peteja's family. Mentions heartbreak for a friend, Julia, and other tasks he's accomplished for Peteja's father and nephew.
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1945
Kimball, Luthene C., fl. 1945
to Jane Robertson
One letter addressed to Jane Robertson from Luthene G. Kimball dated 1945. Expresses his thoughts on their engagement. States that women's biological difference is the reason why they are so difficult to understand. Notifies her when he will be...
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2 March 1945
Heyer, William H., fl. 1945
to Mrs. William H. Heyer
One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 2, 1945. States how much mail he has received and is expecting to answer her letters soon. A second letter is attached dated August 13 from Richard Heyer addressed to Rachel...
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23 March 1945
to Rachel Heyer
One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated March 23, 1945. Inquires about the family's health and recounts her past health issues. Gives opinion on whether they will have children in the future.
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11 April 1945
Peteja, Julia, fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister, Julia Peteja dated April 11, 1945. Gives updates on Elizabeth, New Jersey and mentions that there is a curfew in place. Explains the job opportunities available to women such as working as...
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5 June 1945
Jack, fl. 1945
to Larry
One letter addressed to Larry from Jack dated June 5, 1945. Written on United States Navy stationery. Gives updates on his training and weight. Also advises him to stay in school. Asks for $25.
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10 June 1945
Larry, fl. 1934-1945
[Letter addressed to a family]
One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 10, 1945. Pertains to photographs he had sent in a previous letter and states that he will send more if they like.
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8 June 1945
One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 8, 1945. Requests the addresses of mutual friends. Explains what he does at the navy station. Gives a rundown of his duties on base such as cleaning and pressing clothes.
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30 June 1945
One letter addressed to Rachel Heyer from William H. Heyer dated June 30, 1945. Describes missing her and gives updates of life at the base.
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25 August 1945
Reed, Noel C., fl. 1945
to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed
One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed from Noel C. Reed dated August 25, 1945. Explains that most of the troops in France have started making their way back to the United States.
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4 September 1945
Miller, Edgar, fl. 1945
to Howard
One letter addressed to Howard from Edgar Miller dated September 4, 1945. Inquires if he knows any rumors about redeployment and gives costs on cameras.
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10 September 1945
Richard, fl. 1945
to Aunt Libby & Parker
One letter addressed to Aunt Libby and Parker from Richard dated September 10, 1945. Thanks her for the photographs of themselves and his girlfriend, Florence. Looks forward to the day he is out of the Army. States plans for her to either find an...
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14 September 1945
Norris, Don, fl. 1945
to Ruth Fairchild
One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated September 14, 1945. Gives an update of his duties on the base with a schedule of his daily activities. Inquires about the family.
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17 September 1945
Norris, M.J., fl. 1945
to Carl M. Norris
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 17, 1945. Gives updates of the family; where the family members are working, visiting Greenburg, having a ham barbecue. Also states that they heard on the radio that the...
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18 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 18, 1945. Gives updates of the family, the weather and what they had done for the day. Sends him best wishes and a safe return soon.
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19 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 19, 1945. Gives updates regarding the family's health, mutual acquaintances whose enlistments are being extended. Signed by "Mom, Dad, sis, and Don, sissy boy."
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21 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 21, 1945. Gives updates related to the family's health and day-to-day activities, attending a party at Margaret Brush's furniture store, wishes that he will be home by...
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24 September 1945
King, Margaret J., fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 24, 1945. Gives updates related to day-to-day activities such as attending services at Carnegie Lecture Hall in Pittsburgh, PA, and her children Louise and Bobby.
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26 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated September 26, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions watching a movie, "Marriage is a Private Affair." Wishes him to return safely and not to be shipped off to Tokyo...
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30 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 30, 1945. Gives updates on day-to-day activities; attending church, eating a bad hamburger with Louise, and returning to work
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2 October 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated October 2, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions the family's reaction to his photograph that he sent. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances and expresses happiness...
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One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; sharing his portrait with family and friends, anticipating his arrival home and her current work schedule.
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One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on his work. Expresses that he misses her and wishes to return home soon.
Enclosed with a two-paged newspaper clipping from the "Newport Navalog," related to Navy...
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16 November 1945
Mom, fl. 1945
to Richard Singer
One letter addressed to Richard Singer from his mother dated November 16, 1945. Mentions going back to work, a shop employee's son who could not pass the test to join the Navy or the Marines, and gives updates on the weather.
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10 December 1945
One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated December 10, 1945. Gives updates on weather, the expected date of his discharge and that he hasn't been paid recently.
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26 February 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Mom and Dad
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated February 26, 1941. Mentions an acquaintance by the name of Wolfe, a prank pulled by two soldiers, and feeling lonely.
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10 March 1941
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 10, 1941. Describes responsibilities, character of sergeants Grainger and Wauger, and weaponry.
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11 March 1941
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.
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22 March 1941
to "Cous"
One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible...
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23 March 1941
to Warren Abrams
One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 23, 1941. Related to an evening when he and his fellow GI soldiers went on a group date with girls from a nearby town.
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