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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Letter and Envelope, Merle A. Mitchell, Springfield, MO, to Mark X. Benson, July 12, 1945.
Author
Merle A. Mitchell, Mark X. Benson
Abstract/Description
Letter from Merle A. Mitchell, the chaplain at the Church Mark attended in the Philippines, to Eloise requesting a cabin to rent in Gulf Breeze. Includes an envelope postmarked July 12, 1945.
Identifier
uwfgbhs1945-07-12_Merle_A_Mitchell_Letter
Format
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Title
Postcard Set, Eloise Benson, Gulf Breeze, FL to Mark X. Benson, August 12, 1945.
Author
Eloise Benson, Mark X. Benson, Curt Teich & Co., Inc.
Abstract/Description
A set of postcards from Eloise to Mark that depict views in New Orleans.
Identifier
uwfgbhs1945-08-12_MXB_Postcard
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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
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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.