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Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, September 21, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise dated September 20 and 21 about general matters. In the letter, Mark mostly discusses her visits to Alabama. Includes an envelope postmarked September 21, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-09-21_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 30, 1944, Page 1 of 2.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-10-30_and_31_MXB_Letter_(3)
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 30, 1944, Page 2 of 2.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-10-30_and_31_MXB_Letter_(4)
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, November 5, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-11-05_MXB_Letter_(3)
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, November 5, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about military life in the Philippines and an account of a perceived Filipino reception to American occupation.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-11-05_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, November 7, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about Mark’s military duties in the Fleet Post Office (FPO) and the decreasing frequency of Japanese planes over Mark’s base in the Philippines.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-11-07_MXB_Letter
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 31, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Correspondence between Mark and Eloise from the Philippines including a witness account of bombing raids and artillery fire on Japanese planes.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-10-30_and_31_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte Gulf, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 24, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Romantic correspondence from Mark to Eloise. Includes an envelope postmarked October 24, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-24_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte Gulf, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 26, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise about general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 26, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-26_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte Gulf, to Eloise Benson, November 6, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise outlining the itinerary of his return to the Gulf Breeze.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-11-06_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 19, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise illustrating Mark’s earnestness to be discharged and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 19, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-19_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 25, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Romantic correspondence from Mark to Eloise and describes other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 24, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-25_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 28, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise discussing arrangements in preparation for Mark’s return to Gulf Breeze.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-28_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 1, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise reflecting his homesickness and discussing other general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-01_MXB_Letter
Format: Image (JPEG)

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 8, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise reflecting on re-enlistment opportunities and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 8, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-08_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Receipt, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, October 7, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise listing items that he has sent to her and other general matters.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-07_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 09, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise on his dental appointment and other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 9, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-09_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 19, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise describing his feelings of being “frozen” in the Philippines among other general matters. Includes an envelope postmarked October 10, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945-10-10_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter and Envelope, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL, October 11, 1945.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise detailing his responsibilities within a new system of mail deliveries that integrated air mail. Mark also details his experiences on an LCI (Landing Craft Infantry). Includes an envelope postmarked October 20, 1945.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1945_10-11_MXB_Letters
Format: Set of related objects

Title: Letter, Mark X. Benson, Leyte, Philippines, to Eloise Benson, December 7, 1944.
Author: Mark X. Benson, Eloise Benson
Abstract/Description: Letter from Mark to Eloise concerning general matters in Leyte, Philippines as well as in Gulf Breeze. The letter contains a firsthand account of Mark's experience under active Japanese military attack with a description of witnessing a Japanese "suicide dive," as well as his experience with the local Filipino residents.
Identifier: uwfgbhs1944-12-07_MXB_Letter
Format: Set of related objects

Gulf Breeze, FL (48)	+ -
Leyte, Philippines (37)	+ -
Philippines (11)	+ -
Tacloban (9)	+ -
Leyte Gulf (4)	+ -

text (43)	+ -
still image (4)	+ -
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Mark X. Benson (47)	+ -
Eloise Benson (46)	+ -

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Image (JPEG) (8)	+ -

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