Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Bernice Smith; December 10, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy tells his sister about packages and correspondences from family members he's received in the last several days. He wishes his sisters would all be able to visit their parents at home for Christmas.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Bernice Smith; February 21, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy responds to family correspondence and discusses life in the camp, including stage shows and his duties. He relays observations about people in England and talks about the weather.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Bernice Smith; February 9, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy lets Bernice know that his mail has finally caught up to him and the rest of his outfit. He mentions that he is less busy and spends most of his time on guard duty.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Bernice Smith; October 20, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy holds Bernice's letters in high regards. He mentions the rain has been unpleasant and some of what he learned from one of Pauline's letters. Furthermore, Sonny Boy mentions some of the films he has seen.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Christine Smith; April 20, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy writes Christine about his experience on phone duty and describes some of the men in his company.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Martha Smith; February 22, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy talks at length about the weather in the English countryside and how dark the nights are. He talks about seeing a stage performance and how the kids in town crowd around the Americans asking for gum and coins.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Martha Smith; October 12, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy mentions his wellbeing, the weather, going to a "picture show" and receiving hospitality from some American women working for Red Cross. He comments on Scoop Carter. Sonny Boy says he received some photographs from the family.
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Letter from Sonnyboy Smith to Pauline Smith; April 1, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonnyboy writes his mother to let her know that he will be sending more money home and has been promoted in rank. He mentions receiving a letter from his cousin Dot and shares about how quickly the weather changes where he is.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Pauline Smith; April 20, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy writes his mother that things are going well at camp and he enjoys singing the songs in the songbooks sent by his family. He also tells her he doesn't know where Vic Jr. is and has no way of finding out.
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Letter from Sonny Boy Smith to Pauline Smith; April 25, 1944
Sam Ellard Smith
Sonny Boy mentions how long it takes for him to receive mail. He seesm to be bored with his role: Kitchen Patrol and guarding in general. However, he seems proud of his learning how to iron clothing and shows a growing appreciation for his mother's capabilities she has shown in her domestic role.