Benson family [Benson family collection, 1939-1945]

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Collection of 314 items belonging to the Benson family dated 1939-1945. Consists of correspondence, religious printings, prayer books, postcards and official documents. Benson primarily corresponds with his family who are located in Tallassee, Alabama. Other correspondents in the collection are his brothers also serving in different areas during the war; T. Wade Benson and Waymon Benson. Eris Benson preaches for the Church of Christ in his hometown and large amount of the material in letters are related to faith.

GLC#
GLC09954
Type
Header Record
Date
1939-1945
Author/Creator
Benson family
Title
[Benson family collection, 1939-1945]
Place Written
Various Places
Pagination
314 items
Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II
Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974
Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
Benson, Hubert L., 1911-1999
Benson, James Marion, 1874-1964
Benson, James Mervin, 1912-2006
Benson, Lillie Mae, 1914-2002
Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006
Benson, Waymon Edwin, 1925-2015
Hughey, Willie Fay, 1917-2010
Family
Religion
Children and Family
Christianity
World War II
Women's History
Philippines
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Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Brother Benson

Circa May 13, 1945

Belk, Horace, Mrs., fl. 1939-1945

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Mrs. Horace Belk pertaining to receiving religious pamphlets.

GLC09954.001
Collection Item
Typed letter signed

Report from Syracuse

circa 1939-1945

Church of Christ (Syracuse, N.Y.)

One letter addressed to Eris Benson from Church of Christ. Reports on various people who have joined and efforts to proselytize.

GLC09954.002
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Bonner

circa September 17, 1940-1945

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson related to updates from home. Signed as Mrs. J.M. Benson.

GLC09954.003
Collection Item
Telegram

to Mrs. J.M. Benson

circa 1939-1945

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One telegram addressed to Anna Petty Benson (Mrs. J.M. Benson) from Eris B. Benson. Assures that he is safe.

GLC09954.004
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Bonner

7 October 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated October 7, 1943. Related to receiving money, and provides updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.005
Collection Item
Envelope

[National Bellas Hess mail order envelope]

circa 1939-1945

National Bellas Hess

One envelope printed by National Bellas Hess.

GLC09954.006
Collection Item
Pamphlet

The Divine Creed

circa 1939-1945

Southern, Paul, fl. 1939-1945

One copy of "The Divine Creed" written by Paul Southern.

GLC09954.007
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Bonner

24 September 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated September 24, 1943. Related to updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.008
Collection Item
Postcard

to Anna

circa 1939-1945

Bertha, fl. 1939-1945

One postcard addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Bertha wishing her and her family a Merry Christmas.

GLC09954.009
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mom

February 6, 1939

Bertha, fl. 1939-1945

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from James Mervin Benson dated February 6, 1939. Relays updates of weather, work and invitation received to visit Alabama (seen on reverse side of letter). Reverse side contains a typewritten letter dated...

GLC09954.010
Collection Item
Envelope

[Envelope addressed to Mrs. J.M. Benson]

20 June 1941

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One envelope addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson.

GLC09954.011
Collection Item
Typed document

Application for National Service Life Insurance

9 August 1943

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One application for National Service Life Insurance dated August 9, 1943 belonging to Eris B. Benson. Lists his parents as the beneficiaries.

GLC09954.012
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Bonner

15 September 1943

Benson, Anna Petty, 1884-1974

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his mother, Anna Petty Benson dated September 15, 1943. Related to updates of friends, their farm and the church.

GLC09954.013
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Bonner

15 September 1943

Benson, James Marion, 1874-1964

One letter addressed to Eris B. Benson from his father, James Marion Benson dated September 15, 1943. Related to updates of friends and the church.

GLC09954.014
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Lilly

16 September 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Lillie Mae Benson from T. Wade Benson dated September 16, 1942. Letter written from the front lines. Pertains to corresponding with family and friends.

GLC09954.015
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

29 September 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 29, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Atlanta.

GLC09954.016
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Lilly

5 October 1942

Benson, T. Wade, 1915-2006

One letter addressed to Lillie Mae Benson from T. Wade Benson dated October 5, 1942. Pertains to corresponding with family and friends, his health, and daily life while stationed in California.

GLC09954.017
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

26 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 26, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed in at Camp Shelby. Mentions taking a radio test.

GLC09954.018
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

28 October 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated October 28, 1942. Pertains to going on furlough and inquires about the farm.

GLC09954.019
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Mamma

12 November 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated November 12, 1942. Requests blue grain for sore throat and mentions that he may not be able to go on furlough.

GLC09954.020