Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks

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GLC#
GLC09620.039-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
3 July 1943
Author/Creator
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Title
to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks
Place Written
Childress, Texas
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 27.6 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
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Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Don, Jim, and Barry." A lengthy letter detailing the fifteen-hour work days they are subjected to. They are in class for most of the day, with lunch and dinner breaks, and an hour to themselves from 9:30-10:30 PM. The work is tough, but interesting and he has learned more in a week than he did "in half a year at college or prep-school." Has a "great bunch of fellows in the barracks" which helps with the stress. Asks to have his letters sent around to everyone, as he is surprised he found the time to write.

Date on letter is written as "Saturday Nite." "Letters in a Box" notes it as July 3, 1943 and Bob mentions that it is the day before Indepence Day.

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