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Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 16, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-16_MXB_Letter_to_EB
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 18, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise discussing the vicinity of the fighting between the Japanese and the American Navy and Marines. Includes a description of Mark’s experience of a Japanese tactic of releasing planes’ gas tanks on the American forces.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-18_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 27, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters including reports of several blackouts and damage endured on a ship from a Japanese attack.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-27_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 5, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with mention of a radio broadcast about Mark’s department of occupation -Mobile Fleet Post Office #1. Also includes an update on the lowered frequency of Japanese bombings on his base in the Philippines among other general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-05_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Envelope, and Matchbook, Mark X. Benson, Birmingham, AL, on letterhead of Hotel Empire, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, November 3, 1942.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise in which Mark describes his experience with other recruits at the Hotel Empire in Birmingham, Alabama. Includes an envelope postmarked November 4, 1942 as well as a matchbook by The Diamond Match Company with an illustration depicting men from the Army, Navy, and Air Force and an advertisement for Nick’s Grill & Steak House in Birmingham, Alabama.
Identifier: uwfgbhs_1942-11-03_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, on letterhead of United States Navy, to Eloise Benson, May 4, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise regarding his daily experiences in the Navy and general matters in Gulf Breeze.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-05-04_MXB_Letter
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Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 16, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise that includes a witness account of a naval engagement with the Japanese.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-16_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

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, November 10, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: An envelope postmarked November 10, 1945 from Mark to Eloise. Mark wrote on the envelope and the letter it corresponds to on the U.S.S. Arenac.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-10_Envelope_MXB_to_EB
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, 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 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 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, Evelyn Yockey to Eloise Benson, December 5, 1944.
Author: Evelyn Yockey, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Evelyn to Eloise on general family matters with mentions of family members working in the production and instruction of weaponry for the war.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-05_Evelyn_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Abstract/Description: V-Mail (Victory Mail) Christmas greeting card from Mark to Eloise.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12_MXB_to_EB_Christmas_V-Mail
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter to Eloise & Mark Benson from Wiley Sanderson.
Author: Wiley Sanderson, Eloise Benson, Mark Benson
Abstract/Description: 2-page letter to Eloise and Mark Benson from their brother Wiley Sanderson Keywords: Florida, uncle Sam
Identifier: uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg066-067
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Benson from Laura.
Author: Laura, Eloise Benson, Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description: 2-page letter addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Benson on United states Navy letterhead from Laura
Identifier: uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg070-071
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter to "dear" from Eloise Benson.
Author: Eloise Benson, Mark X. Benson, , Dear
Abstract/Description: 3-page letter addressed to “dear” (assumed to be Mark Benson) from Eloise about general matters
Identifier: uwfgbhs_MXB_PHandI_Neg107-109
Format: Set of related objects

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