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Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Letter from Sonny Boy to Pauline Smith; August 31, 1942
Sam Ellard Smith
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Sonny Boy to Pauline Smith; August 31, 1942. Sonny Boy describes his weekend which included seeing Uncle Foss, going to a film, Beyond the Blue Horizon, and cooking dinner.
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Letter from Sam H Smith to Martha Smith; November 16th, 1942
Sam Hawkins Smith
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Sam H Smith to Martha Smith; November 16th, 1942. A thank you note to Martha Smith from Sam H Smith for a birthday gift. Also includes a post script thanking Martha for money from "mom."
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Letter from Sam Smith to Mr. D.G. Sutherland; September 6, 1942
Sam Hawkins Smith
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Sam Smith to Mr. D.G. Sutherland; September 6, 1942. Sam Smith writes to Mr. Sutherland to enquire after a misplaced paycheck.
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Letter from Jennie Burns Taylor to Pauline Smith; July 1, 1942
Jennie Burns Taylor
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Jennie Burns Taylor to Pauline Smith; July 1, 1942. Jennie tells Pauline how good it was to see her after visiting her in Mississippi. She sends a brochure for the resort where she lives in New York so Pauline can picture her there.
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Letter from Jennie Burns Taylor to Pauline Smith; September 21, 1942
Jennie Burns Taylor
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Jennie Burns Taylor to Pauline Smith; September 21, 1942. Jennie thanks Pauline for her letter and gives an update about her time in Lake Pleasant. Jennie also outlines upcoming travel plans.
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Letter from "The Gaffer" to Christine Smith; April 23, 1942
"The Gaffer"
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from "The Gaffer" to Christine Smith; April 23, 1942. The Gaffer writes to Christine that he misses her and wants her to visit. He tells her that he has submitted an application to the Navy and has not heard back.
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Letter from Harry G. Watkins to Martha Smith; August 17, 1942
Harry G. Watkins
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Harry G. Watkins to Martha Smith; August 17, 1942. Harry informs Martha that he followed her to St. Petersburg, Florida for basic training for the Air Force. He shares his first impressions about life on the base.
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Letter from Harry G. Watkins to Martha Smith; August 27, 1942
Harry G. Watkins
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Harry G. Watkins to Martha Smith; August 27, 1942. Harry complains to Martha about his lack of social life and inability to get leave from the Army.
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Letter from B to Christine Smith; December 20, 1941
B
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Telegraph about the death of Aunt Ollie and the upcoming funeral.
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Letter from Foss Ellard to Pauline Smith; November 08, 1941
Jack Foster Ellard
From the Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection. Letter from Foss Ellard to Pauline Smith; November 8, 1941. Foss tells Pauline about a new suit he got and details how family members have chipped in to round out his wardrobe. He shares that he scored well on an assessment of his ability to be an Inspector for the military and he expresses his happiness that everyone is safe and employed.