Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 [World War II letters and memorabilia of Robert L. Stone] [Decimalized .001-.423]

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard to his Father and Step-mother that he is now living in barracks and writing this card at 6 A.M. in the pitch black. Postcard has a picture of a silver plane on a blue sky background with the words "Keep 'Em...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard telling his parents that another day has gone by, and they only leave the barracks for food and "biological reasons." They are all hoping to get their uniforms tomorrow.

Postcard has a picture of silver planes...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." A brief postcard to his parents.
Bob hasn't had much of a chance to write as he has been on "K.P." [kitchen patrol] for two days straight. He has not started his training tests yet though. "Everything still goes well."...

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to Don Stone

Addressed to "Don." A brief postcard to his brother Don. Bob hasn't had time to write a long letter, but thanks Don for his "long, newsy and amusing letter." Bob wishes him good luck in the Army and hopes to hear from him once he recieves his orders...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Don Stone

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, and Don (if he's still home)."
Reviews the train ride down to Berry Hills, TN and being assigned to barracks before processing. They were confined in quarantine for two weeks after recieving a physical, their uniforms, and...

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to Don Stone

Addressed to "Don." Wanted to write a quick letter before he "leaves to help win the war." Thanks him for the "St. Cris" (St. Christopher Medal) on a nylon chain. Describes life in the barracks as "funnier than a musical comedy on broadway." Explains...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Writes a brief note following a call they had last night. He sent his parents both his watch to be repaired and his "civies," and asks that they let him know when they arrive. He asks them to send the things he asked for by...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Writes a brief note bemoaning the fact that his group of fifty won't be able to take their "pyschs" until the 23rd at the earliest while the rest of the squadron will be classified and shipped out.

Postcard has a picture of a...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and other family and friends

Addressed to "All." Hasty card to say he is off of quarantine and went into Nashville to meet Lois and Phil for cocktails and expects to see them for dinner later in the week.

Postcard has a picture of a silver B-24 bomber plane called the "Flying...

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to Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Bee." A brief note asking for all of his "underwear shorts" and the pair of "high black sneakers," in addition to a few things he asked for by phone.

Postcard has a picture of rows of planes, with servicemen in uniform standing in...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He is on detail as a runner in the section headquarters and writing this letter when he is sitting around. No word on when he will start his "psychs" but could start next week. Mentions that many fellows are getting their...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." A brief note explaining that he and forty-seven others are going to start their "psychs" tomorrow and he won't be able to write during the week as it will be a long and tough one. Says he'll get in touch with them at the...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Finished up his "pyschs" this week, but has not written to anyone for a week. The first day was an eight-hour multiple choice test to determine placement, followed by "penny arcade day" where his coordination was tested...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and brothers

Addressed to "Dad and Bee (also the freres [brothers] if home)." Hasn't written lately because he was sick "with a temp of 102 and a very bad sore throat," and just got out of the hospital after being there for five days. He was disappointed earlier...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Mentions a phone call they had earlier that day. He apologizes for the late letter he wrote "last Saturday" (GLC9620.014). He hopes it will arrive shortly. Complains that he is one of twenty-five men left in this "god...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Now at Ellington Field, Texas, the men are kept to a strict routine starting at 5:30AM. They eat breakfast, go to calisthenics, and then go to classes with a lunch break. There is one more hour of drills, supper, and...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Remembered a few things he forgot to include in a previous letter. Asks for a shaving bowl, shaving talcum, wooden hangers, and some salt tablets. He hates to bother them with these, but he can't get them anywhere. Asks...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." The class work is very difficult, physics and math are college courses taught in a very short amount of time. His squadron was surpised with an "open-post" where they could leave the base and many people left to go to...

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to Gella Hecht

Addressed to "O'ma," his step-grandmother. Thanks her for a generous check. Writes briefly about the difficult classes, and drills that last from 5 AM to 5:30PM. Compares the weather to New York City in the middle of the season. Tells her the food is...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Dropping a line to say all goes well. The work is "tough as hell," and "instruction is far from good." He hasn't been off post, as he's been on guard duty, studying, or preparing for a big parade. Thanks Dad and Bee for...

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