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28 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note with very little news except that he is exhausted as they have been flying all hours of the day in order to get their minimums.

The letter is dated "Tuesday." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as December 28, 1943.

GLC09620.071

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28 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note with very little news except that he is exhausted as they have been flying all hours of the day in order to get their minimums.

The letter is dated "Tuesday." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as December 28, 1943.

GLC09620.071

Date: 28 December 1943

29 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." Begins with a big thanks for the new pen that arrived and is sorry to hear that "375 is temporarily a sick ward," and hopes that both his father and step-mother feel better. The mail is "jammed up," so he hasn't received a Christmas package from home yet. They had a 24-hour pass, and he and two others had dinner and stayed the night outside of Beverly Hills. Their crew has a new pilot, who is an instructor. They're still flying a lot and doing bombing runs at 20,000ft.

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29 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

GLC09620.072

Date: 29 December 1943

30 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." The "X-mas" box arrived and he thanks his parents a "million" for the "swell selection of presents." He writes that New Years Eve will be filled with flying, school, and bomb training. Not how he would like to spend the holiday. He hopes to get a call through, but wishes them a Happy New Year anyway.

The letter is dated "Thursday." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as December 30, 1943.

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30 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

The letter is dated "Thursday." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as December 30, 1943.

GLC09620.073

Date: 30 December 1943

31 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note telling his parents that he's off post for dinner with some friends. He writes it's good to have a break.

The image on the card is of actress Tyra Vaughn who is performing at the "Earl Carroll Theatre-Restaurant." The postcard is postmarked December 31, 1943.

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31 December 1943

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note telling his parents that he's off post for dinner with some friends. He writes it's good to have a break.

The image on the card is of actress Tyra Vaughn who is performing at the "Earl Carroll Theatre-Restaurant." The postcard is postmarked December 31, 1943.

GLC09620.074

Date: 31 December 1943

1943-1944

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Scrapbook

Title: U.S. Air Corp Service Memories Part One

Robert L. Stone's scrapbook from World War II. It contains 197 photos of living conditions, people, and small mementos such as newspaper clippings, tickets, and menus. It also includes a list of all 40 combat missions that were completed noting the date, location ad length of time it took.

The second part of this scrapbook is GLC09620.351.

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1943-1944

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Scrapbook

Title: U.S. Air Corp Service Memories Part One

The second part of this scrapbook is GLC09620.351.

GLC09620.350

Date: 1943-1944

circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Planes grounded]

A magazine clipping of a photo of planes on the ground with two soldiers standing on the right. One plane is flying.

GLC09620.244

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circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Planes grounded]

A magazine clipping of a photo of planes on the ground with two soldiers standing on the right. One plane is flying.

GLC09620.244

Date: circa 1943-1945

circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Clipping of planes flying over islands]

A clipping from a magazine of two planes flying over islands. Blurred section of the plane where photo was taken makes up top left quarter.

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circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Clipping of planes flying over islands]

A clipping from a magazine of two planes flying over islands. Blurred section of the plane where photo was taken makes up top left quarter.

GLC09620.245

Date: circa 1943-1945

circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Clipping of planes on runway]

A magazine clipping of a photo of planes on the ground. A man in shorts is directing a plane, and the wheel on another plane is in the foreground.

GLC09620.246

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circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Clipping of planes on runway]

A magazine clipping of a photo of planes on the ground. A man in shorts is directing a plane, and the wheel on another plane is in the foreground.

GLC09620.246

Date: circa 1943-1945

circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Planes over Truk Lagoon]

A magazine clipping of a photo of planes flying with a map of Truk. The caption readings "7th AAF Liberators fly over the Truk lagoon, with 25 miles of key targets visible below." The reverse side has a graphic of the "Pacific Pattern."

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circa 1943-1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: [Planes over Truk Lagoon]

GLC09620.247

Date: circa 1943-1945

1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate that was sewn on to a uniform or bag. It is well worn with smalle holes pierced along the perimeter. "Robert L. Stone" is printed on the leather.

GLC09620.373

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1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate that was sewn on to a uniform or bag. It is well worn with smalle holes pierced along the perimeter. "Robert L. Stone" is printed on the leather.

GLC09620.373

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate with "Robert L. Stone" engraved.

GLC09620.374

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1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate with "Robert L. Stone" engraved.

GLC09620.374

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate with "Robert L. Stone" engraved. Minor bend between "L." and "Stone."

GLC09620.375.01

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1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate with "Robert L. Stone" engraved. Minor bend between "L." and "Stone."

GLC09620.375.01

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate with "Robert L. Stone" engraved.

GLC09620.375.02

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1943-1946

Unknown

Object

Title: [Robert L. Stone Leather Name Badge]

A leather name plate with "Robert L. Stone" engraved.

GLC09620.375.02

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.01

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.01

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.02

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.02

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.03

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.03

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.04

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A gold U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.389.04

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A bronze U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.390

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [U.S. Lapel Pin]

A bronze U.S. lapel pin with pin backs.

GLC09620.390

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding two white stars and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs attached.

GLC09620.391.01

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding two white stars and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs attached.

GLC09620.391.01

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding two white stars and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs not attached.

GLC09620.391.02

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding two white stars and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs not attached.

GLC09620.391.02

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding one white star and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs attached.

GLC09620.392.01

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding one white star and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs attached.

GLC09620.392.01

Date: 1943-1946

1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding one white star and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs attached.

GLC09620.392.02

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1943-1946

Army Air Forces

Object

Title: [Eagle and Shield Pin]

A gold eagle on top of a shield decorated with a blue banner surrounding one white star and thirteen alternating red and white stripes. Pin backs attached.

GLC09620.392.02

Date: 1943-1946