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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, 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, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, May 5, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise regarding general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-05-05_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, Envelope, and Receipt, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, May 9, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with a brief discussion of the situation in both Europe and the Pacific Theater. In the letter, Mark mentions that he has enclosed some receipts for Registered Articles. Includes an envelope postmarked May 9, 1945 and three receipts for Registered Articles.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-05-09_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, Mark X. Benson, on letterhead of V-Mail, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, May 28, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: V-Mail (Victory Mail) from Mark to Eloise with a satirical cartoon of the length of service in the Navy.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-05-28_MXB_V-Mail
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, May 30, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise with a section of page 3 torn out. In this letter, Mark mentions the stipend that the Navy gives him for housing quarters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-05-30_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, to Mark X. Benson, October 18, 1945.
Author: Eloise Benson, Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Eloise to Mark answering five of Mark’s letters. In this letter, she discusses their personal finances, her Youth for Christ activities, and her reaction to Japan’s surrender.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-18_EB_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, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, November 3, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise explaining the progress of his return to the United States. Includes an envelope postmarked November 3, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-03_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, June 12, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Typed letter from Mark to Eloise regarding Eloise’s work as Postmaster as well as about other personal matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-06-12_Letter_MXB_to_EB
Format: Image (JPEG)

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, on letterhead of V-Mail, to Eloise Benson, June 30, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: V-Mail (Victory Mail) from Mark to Eloise assuring her of the delivery of his anniversary present. Includes an envelope postmarked June 30, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-06-30_MXB_V-Mail
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson to Eloise Benson, September 27, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about a United Service Organizations (USO) show that he witnessed and a mail plane disaster.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-09-27_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Gulf Breeze, FL (40)	+ -
Pacific Theater (40)	+ -
New Orleans, LA (1)	+ -
Springfield, MO (1)	+ -

text (38)	+ -
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notated music (1)	+ -

Mark X. Benson (40)	+ -
Eloise Benson (38)	+ -
Curt Teich & Co., Inc. (1)	+ -
Merle A. Mitchell (1)	+ -

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Image (JPEG) (5)	+ -

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