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College of William and Mary

Berdean Hall Letters, 1941/1946

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This collection consists of about 50 letters addressed to Berdean Hall, of Newman, California, mostly from her brother, John Hall. Berdean Hall served in World War II as a member of the United States Women's Army Corps, known as WAC. After joining the WAC, Berdean was transferred to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Her brother also served in the United States Army during World War II in the Army Air Corps. Berdean's letters include correspondence from friends serving in the military during World War II. These letters document the conditions of Army hospitals in the United States during World War II, and highlight mixed reactions to women's involvment in the United States military during World War II. The first letter in the collection is hand-dated as 1940; given the accompanying's envelope's postmark date of 1941, this is assumed to be an error.

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Berdean Hall Letters, 1941/1946 0.25 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

This collection consists of about 50 letters addressed to Berdean Hall, of Newman, California, mostly from her brother, John Hall. Berdean Hall served in World War II as a member of the United States Women's Army Corps, known as WAC. After joining the WAC, Berdean was transferred to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. Her brother also served in the United States Army during World War II in the Army Air Corps. Berdean's letters include correspondence from friends serving in the military during World War II. These letters document the conditions of Army hospitals in the United States during World War II, and highlight mixed reactions to women's involvment in the United States military during World War II. The first letter in the collection is hand-dated as 1940; given the accompanying's envelope's postmark date of 1941, this is assumed to be an error.

College of William and Mary

Boy Scout Materials, Roanoke, Virginia, 1936/1953

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A 1936 Boy Scout diary belonging to Basil Roebuck and First and Second Class scout sheets, along with a membership card that belonged to Stephen Sanders from 1949-1953. Additionally there are Boy Scout pamphlets and a photograph of a mill.

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Boy Scout Materials, Roanoke, Virginia, 1936/1953 0.02 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

A 1936 Boy Scout diary belonging to Basil Roebuck and First and Second Class scout sheets, along with a membership card that belonged to Stephen Sanders from 1949-1953. Additionally there are Boy Scout pamphlets and a photograph of a mill.

College of William and Mary

Casey to Nettie Letters, 1944

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College of William and Mary

Dowdy Family Letters, 1944/1969, bulk 1944/1945

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Collection of letters to and from the Dowdy family from 1944-69. Daniel and Gladys Dowdy were residents of Eggleston, VA. Their letters to each other, written in 1944-45, discuss their life together, their plans for after the war, and their romance in explicit detail. Also includes letters from 1961-62 from the Dowdy children's German penpal, and letters from 1969 as son Harold began basic training in the US Army.

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Dowdy Family Letters, 1944/1969, bulk 1944/1945 0.25 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

Collection of letters to and from the Dowdy family from 1944-69. Daniel and Gladys Dowdy were residents of Eggleston, VA. Their letters to each other, written in 1944-45, discuss their life together, their plans for after the war, and their romance in explicit detail. Also includes letters from 1961-62 from the Dowdy children's German penpal, and letters from 1969 as son Harold began basic training in the US Army.

College of William and Mary

Eddie to Lottie Letter, 1944

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Letter about how he misses her and mentioning life in Burma.

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Eddie to Lottie Letter, 1944 0.01 Linear Feet

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Letter about how he misses her and mentioning life in Burma.

College of William and Mary

Edna Ferber Letters, 1940/1965

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Three letters addressed to Edna Ferber, an American Novelist, from varying individuals including Mayor of New York, John Lindsay and Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Edna Ferber Letters, 1940/1965 0.02 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

Three letters addressed to Edna Ferber, an American Novelist, from varying individuals including Mayor of New York, John Lindsay and Eleanor Roosevelt.

College of William and Mary

Ed Sanderbeck Letters, 1941/1945

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Mostly envelopes of letters Ed Sanderbeck sent to his wife Fay Weekley from 1941- 1945 while he served in the United States Air Force during World War II. The envelopes have notes written to Fay, but the letters have been removed and are not with the envelopes. Notes discuss his life in the military as he was stationed in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines, and Korea, and his unit's success at shooting down Japanese planes. Almost 350 envelopes in total, includes some Vmail and some undated letters.

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Ed Sanderbeck Letters, 1941/1945 1.75 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

Mostly envelopes of letters Ed Sanderbeck sent to his wife Fay Weekley from 1941- 1945 while he served in the United States Air Force during World War II. The envelopes have notes written to Fay, but the letters have been removed and are not with the envelopes. Notes discuss his life in the military as he was stationed in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines, and Korea, and his unit's success at shooting down Japanese planes. Almost 350 envelopes in total, includes some Vmail and some undated letters.

College of William and Mary

Ellis D. Lovern Letters, 1941/1945

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Letters include one photograph, two ration books, seven V-Mail cards, two War Department postcards, a Roanoke, Virginia newspaper, a greeting card, and several handwritten letters. Letters are primarily written by Ellis David Lovern, Jr to his wife Ruby and daughter Nancy. Lovern served with the U.S. Army during World War II. His letters are sent from "somewhere in" Tennessee, England, Germany, and Belgium. Lovern frequently signs his name as "Elmer." He addresses his wife's concern about his safety and frequently asks for pictures of Ruby and Nancy (which he then quickly returns). Lovern describes lying in in bed looking at family photographs with his flashlight. Lovern asks if his wife prefers V-Mail or air mail, and he sends a German half mark and cartoon clippings with his letters. He also sends a note and frequently signs letters to "Susie," perhaps a pet dog.

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Ellis D. Lovern Letters, 1941/1945 0.25 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

Letters include one photograph, two ration books, seven V-Mail cards, two War Department postcards, a Roanoke, Virginia newspaper, a greeting card, and several handwritten letters. Letters are primarily written by Ellis David Lovern, Jr to his wife Ruby and daughter Nancy. Lovern served with the U.S. Army during World War II. His letters are sent from "somewhere in" Tennessee, England, Germany, and Belgium. Lovern frequently signs his name as "Elmer." He addresses his wife's concern about his safety and frequently asks for pictures of Ruby and Nancy (which he then quickly returns). Lovern describes lying in in bed looking at family photographs with his flashlight. Lovern asks if his wife prefers V-Mail or air mail, and he sends a German half mark and cartoon clippings with his letters. He also sends a note and frequently signs letters to "Susie," perhaps a pet dog.

College of William and Mary

Elsie Comfort Correspondence, 1943/1952

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The correspondence includes handwritten postcards, letters, and V-Mail as well as three photographs addressed to Elsie Jean Comfort (referred to as Elsie, Jean and Jeannie) from United States servicemen in the Army, Navy and Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Several of the letter writers are from Comfort's hometown of Elmira, New York. Comfort receives letters from F.W. (Franklin Woodward or "Barney") Harlan; Charles R. Haner; James Ewing, Jr.; Donald Fickers; Richard T. Butts; Dick Murray; Raymond Haven; Roger Comfort; and Willie van der Linden, Comfort's post-World War II pen pal from Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Comfort also receives one letter from her older sister, Jeanette Comfort.

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Elsie Comfort Correspondence, 1943/1952 .25 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

The correspondence includes handwritten postcards, letters, and V-Mail as well as three photographs addressed to Elsie Jean Comfort (referred to as Elsie, Jean and Jeannie) from United States servicemen in the Army, Navy and Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Several of the letter writers are from Comfort's hometown of Elmira, New York. Comfort receives letters from F.W. (Franklin Woodward or "Barney") Harlan; Charles R. Haner; James Ewing, Jr.; Donald Fickers; Richard T. Butts; Dick Murray; Raymond Haven; Roger Comfort; and Willie van der Linden, Comfort's post-World War II pen pal from Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Comfort also receives one letter from her older sister, Jeanette Comfort.

College of William and Mary

James W. Monaghan letters, 1944/1951

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This collection contains letters compiled by James W. Monaghan. In the collection, there are 2 letters to James W. Monaghan, 3 letters to Mrs. Perry Franklin, and 1 letter to Mrs. Marion Naes. The letters to James W. Monaghan primarily contain information about his parents' day to day lives. The letters to Mrs. Perry Franklin primarily contain information about World War II regarding the Red Cross. The letter to Mrs. Marion Naes is from her husband who gives his account on his experience being a soldier during the Pacific War.

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James W. Monaghan letters, 1944/1951 0.01 Linear Feet 1 legal sized folder

Gary Alonzo Barranger

This collection contains letters compiled by James W. Monaghan. In the collection, there are 2 letters to James W. Monaghan, 3 letters to Mrs. Perry Franklin, and 1 letter to Mrs. Marion Naes. The letters to James W. Monaghan primarily contain information about his parents' day to day lives. The letters to Mrs. Perry Franklin primarily contain information about World War II regarding the Red Cross. The letter to Mrs. Marion Naes is from her husband who gives his account on his experience being a soldier during the Pacific War.

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