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Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009) to Barry Marks

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.029.03 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009) Place Written: Ellington Field, Texas Type: Autograph note signed Date: 25 May 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 6.6 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document

Addressed to "Barry." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and .02.

Robert "Bob" Stone was a Bombardier in World War II and served in the Pacific Front. These letters, were compiled by Bob's wife, Sheila M. Stone, and Ali Adair into a book named Letters in a Box. This book details Bob's service to his country, and his life after the war. Bob's letters were donated to the collection by his wife, Sheila M. Stone, in 2017. It contains a variety of letters, postcards, patches, pins, photographs, and scrapbooks that relate to Bob's training and combat missions.

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To Barry -
With all congratulations from -
Bob & Don

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Stone, James, 1926-2007

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