Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Letter from George Smith to Samuel Hawkins Smith; October 14, 1946
George Eldon Smith
George writes his brother Sam a barely coherent letter about his stay at the veteran's hospital in Tuscaloosa.
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Letter from Wylie Wood to Pauline Smith; May 24, 1946
Wylie Wood
Wylie writes to Pauline the hospital, wishes her well, and hopes she'll be back in church soon. She briefly updates Pauline on recent visits with friends and family.
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Letter from Joe Andrews to Bernice Smith; January 15, 1945
Joe Andrews
Joe says Bernice has hurt his feelings by not writing to him anymore.
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Letter from Jesse Ellard to Martha Smith; May 21, 1945
Jesse Ellard
Jesse tells Christine that he is sorry to hear about Christine's miscarriage. He describes his location in the Philippines, the attractiveness of the people and their skin color, how the area has been bombed by Americans. He recalls a brutal scene of dead soldiers, and asks Martha if is dating anyone.
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Letter from Jesse Ellard to Sam H. and Pauline Smith; August 8, 1945
Jesse Ellard
Jesse writes his aunt and uncle about being in Japan. He gives his opinon of Japanese soldier fighting strategies, and he describes some of the horrors he has seen. He also speaks ill of the indigenous people, saying they are dirty and ignorant, and he describes their burial practices.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Martha Smith; April 1, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine writes about her activities while staying with her parents. She discusses family and neighbors and expresses a wish to return home.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; April 16,1945
Edith Christine Faust
Pauline expresses her emotions following the death of President Roosevelt, and her intentions to get a graduation gift for Bob.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; April 9, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine tells her mother about an alumni luncheon she went to.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; August 16, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine and Woody are visiting the Fausts in Pennsylvania. The people in the town are very excited that the war is over. She describes the town and people to her mother, and says she doesn't feel at home even though everyone is nice.
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Letter from Christine Faust to Pauline Smith; August 26, 1945
Edith Christine Faust
Christine describes her trip to Pennsylvania, from her travel woes to meeting Woody's family members, their customs and accents. While visiting, an older aunt passed away. There was a Victory over Japan Day celebration in town, and they sell their car. Because of the trip to Pennsylvania, they won't be able to visit Pauline in Mississippi.