Ellard-Murphree-Pilgreen-Smith Family Papers Collection
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Letter from Lucie Frauch and Marcelle Risch to Sonny Boy Smith; December 9, 1946
Marcelle Risch
Marcelle and Lucie write from Luxembourg to wish Sam a happy holidays, and to share fond memories from his stay with them.
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Letter from Frances Ross to Christine Faust; December 15, 1946
Frances Ross
Frances asks Christine about her move and discusses her life in Tokyo. She relates her daily activities and plans for the future she has made with her husband.
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Letter from Bernice Smith to Pauline Smith; October 20, 1946
Annie Bernice Smith
Bernice updates her mother about daily life. She recalls an incident in which Loretta lost a bag during travel, and going out to night clubs with dentists.
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Letter from Pauline Smith to Martha Smith; November 10, 1946
Edith Pauline Smith
Pauline tells Martha about sending off her "kitchen diploma" to Mississippi State College, Sunday School, sewing, and the well being of various friends and family. She mentions Sonny Boy isn't doing well in school.
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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.