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Correspondence from Porter Swann (Mississippi A&M Class of 1916), stationed in France, to his mother, Louise Cavett Swann.

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Correspondence from Billy Jackson to his parents. Jackson was fatally wounded at Nettuno, Italy, on 29 May 1944. In the letter, Jackson relates his pleasure in hearing that his friend, "Goober," married. He also speaks of his plans to marry someday…

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A typed letter sent from Percy C. Scott to his father. Scott served in France during World War I. In this letter, Scott tells his father he's disappointed that he will miss out on the strawberry harvest back home that year. He also reminisces about…

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The diary of Brigadier General William E. Brougher, a member of the United States Army who served in the Battle of Bataan. Brougher served in the Philippines from October 1939 and was eventually captured as a prisoner of war in 1942. He remained a…

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Correspondence from James Franklin "Frank" Buchanan, a World War II Army veteran, to Charlie and Dot Smith. In this letter, Buchanan describes the cattle pastures he has seen while stationed in England. He also writes about not receiving any…

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Correspondence from William N. Bogan, Jr., to Juliette Chamberlin. Bogan served in World War II in the 283rd Combat Engineer Batallion. In this letter, Bogan describes hunting for deer and rabbit, and thanks Chamberlin for sending him candy, peanuts,…

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Correspondence from Stewart H. "Bebe" Bridgforth to his parents, Robert and Theresa Bridgforth. In the letter, Bridgforth writes that reading his parents' correspondence about their livestock and crops makes him "feel closer to home."

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Correspondence from from George. S. Oakley to his son, F. Warren Oakley, who served overseas in World War II. In the letter, G. S. Oakley writes that the current season's crops are doing well, especially cotton. During this time, the Oakley owned a…

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Correspondence from Earl Southworth "Southy" Williford to his sister. Williford was a native of Carroll County, Mississippi, and a 1917 graduate of Mississippi A&M. In this letter, he describes the incredible loss of life he witnessed serving in…

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Correspondence from Winnie Brooks to her brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Augusta Brooks. Winnie served as a nurse at Camp Shelby during World War I. She writes, "I’ll be most awful glad when I leave been here a few months. I never worked until I…
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