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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 16, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, the weather and news from home received.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 22, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and bible discussion.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated July 30, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions meals, weather and sharing religious pamphlets with the local Filipino women.

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to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated August 15, 1945. Pertains to life while stationed in the Philippines. Mentions the Potsdam declaration and everyone' reaction to the end of the war. Notes that he and other men have...

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[Typewritten short story]

Four pages of a typed short story written from the perspective of a soldier.

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[Telegram from D.B. Landau]

One telegram notifying the recipient that they have left in the morning. Item is fractured.

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to Dorothy

One postcard addressed to Dorothy Landau from her mother. Mentions her children, Harriet and Dan and how they are doing.

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Two Young Brothers Died of Paralysis on Monday

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Two Young Brothers Died of Paralysis on Monday." Mentions two boys who passed away in Dallas within 35 minutes of each other.

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WAAC Recruiting Team To Be in Hannibal March 12

One newspaper clipping entitled, "WAAC Recruiting Team To Be in Hannibal March 12." Article is a recruiting women of ages 21-44 to report to Hannibal if they're interested.

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[Package Order Slip from Sanger's Thrift Club]

One package order slip from Sanger's Thrift Club for a muffler.

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[Excerpt from Time Magazine, August 14, 1944]

Four pages excerpted from a section in Time Magazine entitled, "Foreign News: World Battlefronts." Provides updates of the Nazi military, fighting in the South Pacific, bombing in London and politics.

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This is a V Home

One page entitled, "This is a V Home." Reverse side contains text detailing how the household is aiding the war effort. Printed by the U.S. Government Printing Office.

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to Dorothy

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau. Pertains to the sender's daily errands and providing updates of mutual acquiantances.

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to Dorothy

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated September 5. Pertains to news and updates of acquiantances.

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to Daniel

One note addressed to Daniel B. Landau from J. J. Landau dated November 26, 1935. Pertains to work schedules.

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to Daniel

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau dated May 24, 1942. Pertains to news and updates of acquiantances. Mentions that their daughter, Harriet has had a cough.

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For Dorothy to Write to Mom

One blank sheet of stationery with a note that reads, "For Dorothy to Write to Mom." Letterhead is of the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters.

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[Raggedy Ann and Andy stationery]

One blank sheet of stationery with a letterhead of the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy characters.

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to Daniel

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau. Pertains to news and updates of acquiantances. Mentions that their daughter is recovering from a cough.

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to Daniel

One postcard addressed to Daniel Landau from M.P.N. Congratulates Landau on enlisting with the U.S. Navy.

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to Daniel

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau dated May 30, 1942. Pertains to news and updates of acquiantances while living in Hannibal, Missouri. Mentions that their daughter's health, shopping and the weather. Expresses that it has...

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to Daniel

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau dated May 31, 1942. Pertains to news and updates of acquiantances while living in Hannibal, Missouri. Mentions that their children, errands and finances.

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to Daniel

One note addressed to Daniel B. Landau from J. J. Landau dated May 31, 1942. Pertains to Harriet's health.

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to Daniel

One letter addressed to Daniel Landau from Dorothy Landau dated June 1, 1942. Pertains to their daughter being hospitalized and how she feels emotionally.

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to Dorothy

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel Landau dated June 1, 1942. Pertains to their daughter being hospitalized. Tries to offer words of support as Dorothy struggles on her own with their children. Mentions his experience in the Navy thus...

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