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One letter from John Halko to his friend, Zygmunt Chmielewski postmarked December 8, 1942.  Halko served in World War II in the Army Air Force.  He wrote his letter from Lincoln Air Base in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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One letter from John Halko to his friend, Zygmunt Chmielewski postmarked December 8, 1942.  Halko served in World War II in the Army Air Force.  He wrote his letter from Lincoln Air Base in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Five Confederate Bills, ranging from $5.00 to $100.00 in currency.  All bills are issued 1864.  Also two notes from the city of Richmond for $.50 and $.75 dated April 14, 1862.  Various receipts for dry goods, clothing, and debts.  Also included among these receipts is a promissory note for the sum of $180.00 for the hire of two negro slaves, January 5, 1844.  Land deed plot is for Reuben Jordan's estate dated February 20, 1835. Exact plat location is unknown in Virginia.

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Five Confederate Bills, ranging from $5.00 to $100.00 in currency.  All bills are issued 1864.  Also two notes from the city of Richmond for $.50 and $.75 dated April 14, 1862.  Various receipts for dry goods, clothing, and debts.  Also included among these receipts is a promissory note for the sum of $180.00 for the hire of two negro slaves, January 5, 1844.  Land deed plot is for Reuben Jordan's estate dated February 20, 1835. Exact plat location is unknown in Virginia.

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One letter from Donald Ransom to his family dated October 1, 1944.  Ransom served in Company C of the 1257th Engineer's Corps, "C" Battalion in World War II.

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One letter from Donald Ransom to his family dated October 1, 1944.  Ransom served in Company C of the 1257th Engineer's Corps, "C" Battalion in World War II.

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Letter giving a general order (Number 11) regarding the galloping of horses.  This order was issued from Fort Magruder in Williamsburg, which was under Union occupation at the time on June 14, 1864.

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8 letters from George Endres to and from his family and friends from 1942- 1943.  Endres served in World War II with the Army's 7th Armored Division.

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8 letters from George Endres to and from his family and friends from 1942- 1943.  Endres served in World War II with the Army's 7th Armored Division.

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4 letters addressed to Harold Mandel from his family and girlfriend.  Harold Mandel served in World War II with the Army's Air Force 78th AAFB with Squadron C-1.   One of his brother's, David Mandel also served in the Army Air Force as an Officer (Lieutenant).  One of his letters is from Langley Air Field, Virginia.  The family was Jewish and David Mandel was held as a prisoner of war for a brief period in 1945. (source, NARA.gov)

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4 letters addressed to Harold Mandel from his family and girlfriend.  Harold Mandel served in World War II with the Army's Air Force 78th AAFB with Squadron C-1.   One of his brother's, David Mandel also served in the Army Air Force as an Officer (Lieutenant).  One of his letters is from Langley Air Field, Virginia.  The family was Jewish and David Mandel was held as a prisoner of war for a brief period in 1945. (source, NARA.gov)

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This small collection consists of a diary kept by Eunice A. Will, wife of Reverend Vincent Will while serving as missionaries for the Lutheran Church in Pakistan in 1955.  In it she gives a synopsis of her daily routines and records finances.She also keeps a lengthy list of grocieries in her daily writings.

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This small collection consists of a diary kept by Eunice A. Will, wife of Reverend Vincent Will while serving as missionaries for the Lutheran Church in Pakistan in 1955.  In it she gives a synopsis of her daily routines and records finances.She also keeps a lengthy list of grocieries in her daily writings.

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One letter from Raymond Woodsmall, Jr. to Mary Bedingfield.  Woodsmall served in World War II in Company I of the 3rd Battalion, 1st C.W.S. Infantry Regiment.  The letter is dated November 28, 1942.

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One letter from Raymond Woodsmall, Jr. to Mary Bedingfield.  Woodsmall served in World War II in Company I of the 3rd Battalion, 1st C.W.S. Infantry Regiment.  The letter is dated November 28, 1942.

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One letter from Lieutenant Rollin C. Shearer to Sergent Tony Yulana.  Shearer served with the 313th Air Transport Squadron, 31st Air Transport Group.  In his letter he talks about flying and Paris.

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One letter from Lieutenant Rollin C. Shearer to Sergent Tony Yulana.  Shearer served with the 313th Air Transport Squadron, 31st Air Transport Group.  In his letter he talks about flying and Paris.

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Broadside for a school bond election to be held on Oct. 19, 1920 regarding a new school on the Palace Green.  It notes that this is the first election since women's suffrage.

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Broadside for a school bond election to be held on Oct. 19, 1920 regarding a new school on the Palace Green.  It notes that this is the first election since women's suffrage.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of letters written to and from Japanese-American families in Internment Camps during the last year of World War II. Letters present are related to camps at Poston, Arizona and Granada, Colorado. Some of the letters are in Japanese. The majority of the letters are written to Mr. and Mrs. K. Kawakami, from their daughter Thelma working at the University of Minnesota. These letters provide status updates on family members outside of the camp, and discussion of others...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of letters written to and from Japanese-American families in Internment Camps during the last year of World War II. Letters present are related to camps at Poston, Arizona and Granada, Colorado. Some of the letters are in Japanese. The majority of the letters are written to Mr. and Mrs. K. Kawakami, from their daughter Thelma working at the University of Minnesota. These letters provide status updates on family members outside of the camp, and discussion of others...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of letters written to and from Japanese-American families in Internment Camps during the last year of World War II. Letters present are related to camps at Poston, Arizona and Granada, Colorado. Some of the letters are in Japanese. The majority of the letters are written to Mr. and Mrs. K. Kawakami, from their daughter Thelma working at the University of Minnesota. These letters provide status updates on family members outside of the camp, and discussion of others...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Diary of Christine Kusyk (Ukrainian: Христа Кузик), with entries and illustrations from 1944-1956. Some entries are school notes in history and literature. The volume is labelled "Христа Кузик Денник 1944" (English: Christa Kusyk [Diary] 1944); the Ukranian word for diary is "щоденник" so this may be a shortening. The collection also contains three loose, undated pages written in English in which Christine describes her feelings about the United States, after having lived here for more than...

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One letter from James H. Schneider to Betty Dietz dated October 13, 1945.  Schneider writes from the 29 Palms area of California.  In his letter he talks about fixing planes, missing sea duty, and taking a trip to Los Angeles.

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One letter from James H. Schneider to Betty Dietz dated October 13, 1945.  Schneider writes from the 29 Palms area of California.  In his letter he talks about fixing planes, missing sea duty, and taking a trip to Los Angeles.