Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009) to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.074 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009) Place Written: March Field, California Type: Postcard Date: 31 December 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; 8.3 x 13.9 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document
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.
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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Dear Dad & Bee -
This is the first day I've been off the post since we've been out here. Having dinner here with a bunch of the boys. It's really great to get off the field etc. for a few hours.
Love - Bobby
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TYRA VAUGHN
EARL CARROLL THEATRE RESTAURANT
The Glamour Spot of Glamourous Hollywood..!
Lt. Comdr. J.C. Stone
375 Park Avenue
New York City
N.Y.
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