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- GLC#
- GLC09954.234-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 8 September 1944
- Author/Creator
- Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997
- Title
- to Mamma
- Place Written
- New Guinea
- Pagination
- 2 p. : envelope
- Primary time period
- Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
- Sub-Era
- World War II
One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated September 8, 1944. Pertains to life while stationed in New Guinea. Mentions that he encloses several photographs. Responds to news of Jimmie Clay (likely a preacher from Church of Christ) and her letter sent on August 21. Describes local Papuan women and children.
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