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to Don Stone

Addressed to "Don." A brief postcard to his brother Don. Bob hasn't had time to write a long letter, but thanks Don for his "long, newsy and amusing letter." Bob wishes him good luck in the Army and hopes to hear from him once he recieves his orders...

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[1912 Taft presidential advertisement]

One presidential advertisement for Taft's reelection printed in the "Saturday Evening Post" dated October 26, 1912. The one-paged print out is an endorsement of William Howard Taft by the Republican National Committee. Text refers to candidate...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." The "X-mas" box arrived and he thanks his parents a "million" for the "swell selection of presents." He writes that New Years Eve will be filled with flying, school, and bomb training. Not how he would like to spend the...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." He is incredibly happy as he is going on to Advanced Training. He was surprised to hear he was "car commander" and in charge of forty others. They are leaving this afternoon to a destination unknown.

Post-Script: Sent his class...

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"Bowers v. Hardwick (1986)"

One printed copy of Supreme Court case, "Bowers v. Hardwick (1986)," dated 1986. It was ruled that two homosexual adults could not privately engage in consensual sex and that their rights would not be protected by the Constitution should they be...

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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One telegram from Blanche Butler and Carlene Watts to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 26, 1974. Butler and Watts support the impeachment of President Nixon. They criticize Moorhead based on his partisan bias and write, "As Californians...

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Match Made in Heaven; Knot Tied Via MARS

One newspaper clipping printed by the Pacific Stars and Stripes newspaper dated February 4, 1970. Reports the marriage of S. Sgt. Dexter Hales and Phyllis Ann Sheets via ham-radio telephone. Sgt. Hales, a career soldier at Vung Tau, Vietnam, married...

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to Nancy

Nancy's grandmother writes to say that she has been out with Nancy's mother, and they are well. She mentions Tillie (Te Te) may visit and that there has been no word from Charles. Nancy's grandmother has been sewing Nancy's dress while Nancy's...

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to Olive Coddiare

James Coddaire writes to Olive Coddaire, his wife, that he just recived a letter from her dated the 30th of July, and complains about how long it took to arrive. He mentions that a signal skyrocket was sent over them the other day and casued the boys...

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[B-70 Held Perfect Plane For Spy Role]

A newspaper clipping from the Washington Times Herald on July 11, 1960. The first article, "B-70 Held Perfect Plane for Spy Role," describes the proposed B-70 bomber plane and explains the disagreement over whether or not to fund the construction of...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger tells Ardena that he misses her and is glad that he has a picture of her to comfort him. He says he received a letter from Ruby Hall, and was very surprised. He writes, "But that just goes to show you. You don't know what is going to...

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To Ardena Mae Fouts

Augsberger hopes this letter finds Ardena in good health. He tells her that he is fine, just lonesome for her. He recalls that he played the records tonight and "my Darling I could imagine you standing in front of me. Your voice is so alone. You said...

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To Mrs. Nueal Dorroh

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...

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to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated February 25, 1969. In an explicit letter he writes how much he loves her and can't wait to get home to her. He asks if there is something wrong and apologizes for sending her a "Dear John" letter. He...

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to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated July 23, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and can't wait to see her. He also inquires who put her name in the paper which caused her to receive a lot of letters. He is glad...

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to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 29, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and assures her that he continues to want her. He answers her letter and references a fair and a battle of the band contest. He...

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Negotiations: Hopes and Realities

One typed manuscript with handwritten notes by Dwight David Eisenhower dated April 10, 1968. Concerns opening negations with North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Mentions the long negotiations during the Korean War as an example of what could not be...

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Allotment Muddle

One newspaper clipping sent by Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated October 9, 1944. Included in a letter (GLC09855.01).) The clipping concerns a soldier who has not been receiving pay and has had his allotments to his mother and son cut off. Yank...

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Marching Through Muck

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated September 16, 1962. Shows eight Vietnamese soldiers, wading through water in full gear, carrying weapons. The attached press release states that the Vietnamese troops are crossing the swamp...

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to Lile Miller

Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Complains of having a cold. Writes, "...i do not know what they intend to do with us this winter But i think they intend to fight it through... in a few days we are to be Reviewed By Genl McClellan there will be...

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to John M. Pemberton

One letter dated Monday, November 18, 1957 from Kay Pemberton to her husband, John M. Pemberton. Describes her day as wandering "aimlessly." Notes that the price of a flight with American Airlines costs $112.31, her concern for their dog, Ching-ching...

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Battle Weary Hungarian Freedom Fighters Enter Austria

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 6, 1956. Shows a group of men walking towards the photographer. There are other men watching as they pass. The attached press release reports that Hungarian freedom fighters are...

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Hunters Shooting into the Blue

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated January 21, 1957. Shows three British planes flying. The attached press release reports that the new planes, F-6's, are the latest versions of the Hawker Hunter Fighter. They claim the F-6s...

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Charles A. Lindbergh mission report

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated August 27, 1957. This photo is a copy of the report written by Charles A. Lindbergh when he shot down a Japanese airplane on July 29, 1944. According to the attached press release Lindbergh...

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Forcible Ejection

One wirephoto entitled, "Forcible Ejection," taken by the Associated Press dated June 16, 1966. Image is of
Reverend Virgil Wood protesting against segregation in Boston public schools. Wire transfer information states that Reverend Wood rushed the...

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