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Title: Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, January 14, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: An envelope postmarked January 14, 1945 from Mark to Eloise.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-01-14_Envelope
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 13, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: An envelope postmarked October 13, 1945 from Mark to Eloise.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-13_Envelope_MXB_to_EB
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Envelope, Mark X. Benson, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 19, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: An envelope postmarked April 19, 1945 from Mark to Eloise.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-19_Envelope
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter and Envelope, Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, to Mark X. Benson, October 30, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Eloise to Mark answering some of Mark’s previous letters. The letter also includes a note likely written at a later date about some Japanese teeth that Mark brought over from a fight he participated in in the Philippines. Includes an envelope postmarked October 30, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-30_EB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Evelyn Yockey, Columbus, OH, to Mark X. Benson, October 31, 1945.
Author: Evelyn Yockey, Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Evelyn Yockey to Mark anticipating his return and lamenting the length of the war. Includes an envelope postmarked November 1, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-31_Evelyn_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Flo Steele, Chulo Vista, CA, to Mark X. Benson, October 19, 1945.
Author: Flo Steele, Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Florence Steele to Eloise about submitting her address to the Red Cross in order to get financial assistance so that she can travel to undergo an operation. Includes an envelope postmarked October 20, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-19_Flo_Steele_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 13, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise detailing the first conference of the churches of the Philippines since 1941 which Mark attended as an honorary delegate. The letter also mentions of plans to move the Navy’s post office to a new building. Includes an envelope postmarked April 13, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-13_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 14, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise describing ribbons for membership to the Veterans of Foreign Wars as well as the poor living conditions of the Filipinos in the aftermath of Japanese occupation. Includes an envelope postmarked April 15, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-14_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 18, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked April 18, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-18_MXB_Letter_4_pages
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 18, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters with an excerpt from the lyrics of “On the Jericho Road.” Includes an envelope postmarked April 19, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-18_MXB_Letter_5_pages
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, April 19, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked April 19, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-19_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, February 15, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about Mark’s fellow Navy officer, Harton(?), and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked February 15, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-15_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, February 22, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise regarding the Filipino-American Protestant church’s charity work to local families affected by the war. Includes an envelope postmarked February 22, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-22_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, February 23, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked February 23, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-23_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, May 10, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about mostly general matters. Mark provides an explanation of his position as a Mailman 2nd class (MaM 2/c) in the Navy. Includes an envelope postmarked May 10, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-05-10_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, May 31, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise lamenting the difficulties of distributing mail to mobile fleets.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-05-31_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, May 8, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with a discussion of the various reactions of military personnel anticipating peace in Europe. Includes an envelope postmarked May 8, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-05_08_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 22, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise celebrating his anticipated discharge date. The letter also includes a stamp print commemorating the first anniversary for the Battle of Leyte. Includes an envelope postmarked October 22, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-22_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Frances and Wiley D. Sanderson, Detroit, MI, February 1, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Wiley D. Sanderson, Frances Sanderson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Frances and Wiley D. Sanderson, Mark’s sister and brother-in-law, about general matters as well as the news that Eloise received the first registered letter. Includes an envelope postmarked February 2, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-02-01_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson to Wiley D. Sanderson, Detroit, MI, April 9, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Wiley D. Sanderson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to his brother-in-law, Wiley D. Sanderson, and his family describing a joint beach invasion by the Army and Navy.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-04-09_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Mark X. Benson, World War II Letters (51)	+ -
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