1 50 77356 https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/ec869fc9455452e6e2759ef5de3bc5f5.jpg 8ee3f95a1ccfd9a4052de18f8b9427da Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photos Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 313 Title A name given to the resource Curtisville School. 8 Grades. October 15, 1923. Description An account of the resource Front Row Left to Right (Seated): Harold Athan, Karl Fernung, Robert Stack, Charles Robinson, Vernon Robinson, Clayton Morse, Adrian Colvin, Burl VanNess, Ernest Heflin, Fred Beach, Burel Tyner, Robert Kinder, ???, ??? Kane, Leslie ???, Jim Heflin, Sam Courtney, ??? McCorkle, ???Russell???. Second Row Left to Right: Maxine Hall, ???, Doris Morse, Alma Colbert, Maryy Callaway, Charlotte Wright, Florence Dimick, ???, ??? VanNess, Maxine Land-Haskett, ??? Moore, Virgil McCorkle, John Retherford, Frances Burkett, Max Haskett, ??? Bragg, Charles Hoeffer, Eugene Parr Third Row Left to Right: ???, John Ressler, Marion Ressler, Judy(?) Rankin, Opal Weaver, ???, Mary Courtney, Delice Brown, Juanita Athan, Belva Dimick, Mary Belle Moore, Bladys Goodwin (center), Malmath VanNess, (Rip) Marion Yohe, Grances Dimick, ??? Brown, ???, Arnold Goodwin, Harry Burkett, ??? Arbuckle, Ricard Owens, Eugene Bannon, John Bannon? Partial Row Between Third and Fourth Left to Right: (Ratted Hair) Vesta Burkett??, Between Delcie Brown and Juanita Athan in Row 3, Oleta Tyner behind Belva Dimick in Row 3, Noel Beach, Harris Haskett. Fourth Row Left to Right: ??? McCloskey, ??? Retherford, Flora Ressler, ? Bernice Retherford, ??? Goins, Leata Goins, Dorothy Yohe, Fred Fernung, Charles ???, Red Riley, Bernice Retherford, ???, Isabel Messmer, ???, ???, ???, ???, John Frazee, ???, ???, ???, ???, Gene Robinson, Joy Bannon, Ray Robinson Teachers Row Left to Right: Red Cross Nurse, Cleva Decker, Bessie Parr, Nolan Ray, Walter Miller, Earl Tyner (Custodian) Some students' names are unidentified. Photo uploaded 12/29/2011 JA. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Curtisville Schoolhouse. Curtisville, Indiana Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/15/1923 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ? Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/bb1496f418b1c346cf2de780aab3a18a.pdf 1ad2835d84632e5bdfabb3bd9f306d71 PDF Text Text Elwood Public Library, One Hundred Years of Service 1898 — 1998 Centennial Celebration, Saturday, October 17, 1998 Compiled by Loretta Dodd �HISTORY OF THE ELWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY 1898 — 1998 The Elwood Public Library had its beginnings in October, 1898, in a committee whose members were: Dr. H. M. Brown, Mrs. D. G, Evans, Mrs. A. D. Moffett, Rev. L. C. Howe and Rev. George Chandler. They were appointed by Mr. J. T. Alexander of Greensburg, Indiana to select a book list for a small, private, subscription library, owned by the International Library Association. That library was maintained by Mr. Alexander in a building located at the northwest comer of South B and Anderson streets, then known as the Fitzwilliams Building. During their meeting, in room no. 1, a committee member, Mrs. Alonzo D. Moffett, suggested the possibility of establishing a free, public library. It was decided to have the present librarian, Mrs. Eva Gilmore, send postal cards to twenty persons, inviting them to meet with the committee in the library room to decide the feasibility of this plan. The persons who responded ~ George Haynes, W. S. James, A. H. McKenzie, H. F. Willkie and Mrs. H. F. Willkie - agreed to meet and discuss this idea. (Left) Mrs. Hester Alverson Moffett. (Above) The Fitzwilliams building located at South B and Anderson Streets. Ata time when buggies and hitching posts for horses were planted up and down Main and Anderson Streets, they agreed to meet November 26, 1898 in the tiny library room. It was at that meeting the decision was made to solicit subscriptions at $10 a share, toward a fund of ~- $1,000, for a new library. Of particular interest to historians, Mrs. Hester Alverson Moffett and her husband, Alonzo Moffett operated the former weekly Free Press, the Daily Labor Record and the Elwood Daily Record from 1893 to 1919 when the newspaper was sold to D. W. Callahan. Mrs. Moffett is given credit for the founding of the Elwood Public Library. Through her editorials she stressed the need for public rather than private facilities. She helped found the Women’s Press Club in 1913. After her husband died she moved to California and continued her work with libraries in San Diego and Los Angeles. She died in Laguna Beach on August 27, 1935. She was nominated by Jan Connors, editor of the Elwood Publishing Company, and was inducted, posthumously, into the Indiana Journalism Hall Of Fame on April 15, 1989. �To Elevate and Refine Our Cosmopolitan Population The Elwood Daily Record published this editorial on December 12, 1898: “A PUBLIC LIBRARY: The effort on the part of a few of our citizens to open the way for the establishment of a public library is note worthy. They, themselves, have books in their homes for their own and their children’s benefit, but they remember that there are hundreds of young men and women in the city who have no means of culture and entertainment. It is for them that they take valuable time from business to devote to the work of opening a free library and reading room. Those to whom the committee appeals for subscriptions should consider the gain to the elevating resources of the city, which such a place of resort would afford, before they refuse to contribute to it. Debasing deficiencies abound all over the city. Places of questionable repute are open at all hours and offer a comfortable corner in which the youth who is seeking assignment may while away his idle hours. A free library and reading room provided with standard books and correct literature under the contro! of the city would furnish a place where young men who live in boarding houses and have no planned associations might pass an idle hour without risk to his person. Other cities smalier than Elwood and less able to bear the expence, have libraries in successful operation. Elwood is in the lead in a business way and it is time we began to come up with our sister cities in public enterprises situated to elevate and refine our cosmopolitan population.” Among the many subscribers and contributors were most of the leading professional and business men of Elwood, a number of lodges and trades unions, Sunday School classes and the children of the public schools. Some of the earlier responses were from: George Haynes, W. S. James, Glass Workers Union #50, H. F. Willkie, Mrs. Henriette Willkie, D. G. Evans, W. T. Wiley, A. H. McKenzie, Mary E. Cox, Elks Lodge #368, K of P Lodge #166, S. F. Downs, Henry Jordan, Class No. 16 of the Methodist Sunday School represented by William Curtis, Richard Jones, Mrs. Hannah A. Leeds, Mrs. P. T. O’Brien, Dr. C. M. Suttner, Kidwell & Good, D. L. Ringo, Dr. Tobias, Trades Council represented by A. F. Burnett, H. Lanner, McKinley Lodge represented by W. H. Evans, Carpenters Union represented by A. O. Briggs, Typographical Union represented by D. W. Underwood, T. F. Fitzgibbons, Dr. H. M. Brown, Allen B. Wilson, Dr. J. H. Millikan, Mrs. Mary Banfield, Dr. F. L Saylor, Mrs. Anna Saylor, W. H. Jones, Tourist Club, D. S. Green, E. E. Green, James Hefferman, Frank Simmons, James Davis, Will Hupp, T. W. Miles, Ira Kidwell, J. D. Mason, W. G. Curtis, A. D Moffett, F. M. Harbit, C. C, Henze, H. D. Seymour, David Kessler, Luther “Douge, Women’s Club, G. V. Newcomer, James L. Peed, Jacob Loomis, C. M. Greenlee, J. A. Hunter, Mrs. John Rodefer, Phillip Hamm, T. F. Hammack, H. P. Nivison, W. H. Smith, Jr., Stoneman & Co., Charles Cox, Clerk's Union and No. 16 Public Schools. By January 10, 1899, sufficient funds having been obtained to insure fulfillment of the plan, a mass meeting was held in the Odd Fellows Hall and a temporary organization was chosen ’ with F, N. Simmons as chairman and Mrs. Henriette Willkie as secretary. H. F. Willkie, a lawyer, was authorized to draft articles of incorporation and secure a charter. When the charter was - obtained, a permanent board of fifteen directors was elected for one year on January 25, 1899, ~ in the Odd Fellows Hail. They, in turn, on February 14, 1899, elected the following officers: A. H. McKenzie, president; W. H. Evans, vice-president; Mrs. Henriette Willkie, secretary and W. S. James, treasurer. : ; They all immediately began the work of establishing the library. The Alexander library of 515 books plus the purchase of 635 new books was the foundation of the new library. On March 21, 1899 Mrs. Eva Gilmore was elected temporary librarian. The first rule made was: “Resolved that...all residents of Elwood and all members of the association be entitled to receive books on proper identification of a resident householder known to the librarian”. Mrs. F. L. (Anna) Saylor and Mrs, P. T. O'Brien began cataloguing and preparing the books for circulation. On May 3, 1899, with 1,150 books and 12 magazines, the library was opened to the public in a small room �of the O’Brien building at 1414 Main Street. The building also housed the French Steam & Dye Works, The library was turned over to the city in June 1899, and was supported by taxes levied by the city council. The first library report for the eight months of the year 1899 was given by T. F. Fitzgibbons, chairman of the library committee, and was published in the local newspaper. There were 956 readers, a book stock of 1,267 and circulation was at 10,315. The most popular fiction authors were: Mrs. Wister, Caroline Hentz, Rose N. Carey, E. P. Roe and George Sheldon. The most popular juvenile books were the Elsie, Henty, Alcott and Pansy books. They subscribed to 10 magazines, 3 daily and 3 weekly newspapers. By spring of the year 1900, Elwood’s population had grown, tremendously, from a mere 400 in 1883 to just under 16,000. A new room was opened for the library in the newly built city hall. By fall that same year, the move was completed. Miss Nevius B. Farout, Librarian The board of directors, wanting to have a trained librarian, hired Miss Nellie Fatout, a graduate of DePauw University and the New York Library School. In August, 1901, she was ’” appointed to succeed Mrs. Gilmore. Under her direction, the library began fulfilling the expectations of its founders and became an educational factor in the community. As patronage continued to increase, demands increased in proportion and they quickly outgrew their allotted ' space, Wise heads began to cast about for relief. Mr. Carnegie Answers Plea For Help On August 27, 1901, Miss Fatout assisted Mrs. Frank L. Saylor, secretary of the library association, in composing a letter to Mr. Andrew Carnegie, asking for his help in establishing a building fund. This fetter reads as follows: Elwood, Ind. Aug. 27, 1901 Mrs. Andrew Carnegie, Skibo Castle, Scotland �“My Dear Sir, In behalf of the Board of Directors of the Elwood Library Association, I beg to present to you some facts concerning our library, its past history and its present condition in order to solicit your interest in our behaif, if you déem us worthy of such, after you have heard our situation. In January 1899, some public-spirited citizens called three mass meetings for the purpase of establishing a public library. These meetings resulted in a general canvas for subscriptions and money. When we had $1200 we fitted up an old store room, bought some eight or nine hundred volumes, classified and catalogued them and on May 1, ‘99 opened our library to the public. On account of local prejudice to an out of town fibrarian, we were compelled to hire a librarian who had never been inside of a library. Every step we took was with difficulty. Finally, the city council came to our rescue, levied a tax of four mills on the dollar, and gave us the use of a small room in the new city building. By means of entertainments, private donations of books and money, we have at present 2700 valumes on our shelves. Through persistent effort we have secured the services of a trained librarian. Public interest is coming so rapidly that in a few months our quarters will be wholly inadequate and as we have no wealthy citizens who can furnish us a building, we are writing to ask if your generosity can help us to secure one. As you doubtless know, Elwood has a population of almost 13,000 made up chiefly of workmen in the various glass factories and American Tin Plate mills. Hundreds of these men are here in boarding houses, away from home and family and to these especially, this library with its reading room is a great benefit. After six o'clock all stores are..,..” The Jetter ends there as, unfortunately, the last page is missing. The response from Mr. Carnegie is from his first letter, dated Oct. 4, ‘01: Mrs. Frank L. Saylor, Elwood, Ind. Skibo Castle, Ardgay, N. B. “Madam, . Yours of the 27" Aug. recd. Mr. Carnegie will provide twenty five thousand dollars for a free public library building for Elwood, if the town will furnish a suitable site and pledge itself to support the library at cost of not fess than twenty five hundred dollars a year. Respectfully, Jas. Bertram, P. Secy” Local historians may wish to know that, later, in a June, 1918 issue of the Elwood CallLeader, an article reported that Mrs. Anna Saylor. (Mrs. Frank L. Saylor), became a candidate for office in the general assembly of the California legislature, for the 41* district at Berkeley, California. The city council agreed to the annual pledge of $2500 in support and found a fine building site just down the street from the city hall at East Church and Wayne streets. The streets are now known to us as North A and 16" streets. According to the warranty deed, dated . Aprit 17, 1902, the council paid $3,000 for Lot #7 in Block #1 of the original town plat of Quincy, now city of Elwood, from the heirs of William H. Smith. The first important donation to the library was $1,000 given by the American Tin plate Company on 1901. In 1903, an endowment fund of $500 by Mrs. Hannah B. Leeds created the support of the Men’s Room in the library. Mr. Warner M. Leeds donated $25 annually, in memory of his mother, for the purchase of reference books. A gift of $100 by G. G. Reed was made in 1905. Construction on the new library began in 1903, the same year the natural gas supply was depleted and Elwood’s gas boom ended. In July 1903, Mrs. Saylor was instructed to make an appeal to Mr. Carnegie for an extra $5,000 to complete the building and furnishings. In August, �she reported Mr. Carnegie had agreed to the extra money provided that the city council would increase the annual tax levy to $3,000. The council approved, making the total cost of $30,000 for the city’s fine, new library. . A Marvel of Beauty On June i, 1904, the new building was dedicated and a grand opening ceremony held. The library board consisted of: C. W. Bennett, president, Mrs. John Rodefer, Mrs. Frank Saylor, 3. A. Hunter, Mrs. Alonzo Moffett and John H. Elliott. Nellie B. Fatout was librarian and Clare Lynch, her assistant. The newspaper headlines read “A Marvel of Beauty”. “The building ts an impressive example of the Camegie libraries in its Neo-classical Revival design. The main floor has two brick fireplaces with oak mantles and brick chimneys visible to the ceilings. Mosaic tiling decorates the *, flooring in front of both. Large iron bookcases are located behind the octagonal oak circulation desk. This area is framed by two wooden arches. There are six oak columns topped with fonic capitals. The vaulted ceiling has omamental plaster comice work, completing each area. The center ceiling directly behind the circulation desk contains a deep rectangular opening with the decorative plaster cornice moulding and a skylight. Dozens of beautiful chandeliers are found all over the building. The furniture is all rich and massive, solic! oak. To the right of the circulation desk is the main reading room with accommodations for a hundred people. To the left is the children’s reading room, of the same size, with juvenile books arranged in stacks around the wall. The west side of the building houses administrative offices and staff work rooms. The cataloguing room fs connected to the unpacking room below by a book Jift. In the west side of the basement is an auditorium that will seat almost three hundred people comfortably. A reading and smoking room for men is prepared where the daily papers will be on file. Games of chess and checkers will be available. In the northeast comer is a model club room with an Unusual decorative iron fireplace and will doubtless be rented by the various literary clubs of the city for meetings.” �Dedication and Reception Attended by Hundreds Dedication ceremonies were held in the Methodist Church at 7:30, After an invocation by Rev. Neal, Mr. C. M. Greenlee, on behalf of the building committee, turned the library over to Mayor Smith, who, in tum, resigned control of it to the library board, represented by C. W. Bennett, who accepted the trust. Then followed the address by Dr. W. L. Bryan, president of Indiana University, speaking on faith in education. In closing, the benediction was given by Rev. Howe. At 9:30 followed the public reception at the library building. It continued for an hour and a half during which time hundreds of visitors expressed their appreciation of the excellent work done by those who had the library in charge. At times, for half dozen years or longer, the way seemed so dark and uninviting that ultimate success seemed impossible. But the loyal men and women who had the real interests of the institution at heart never faltered and, in the midst of adversity, brought victory to their side by persistent effort. It was their ‘gladsome’ hour. In 1906, the Library of Congress referred the people of Boston, Massachusetts, to the plans of the Elwood Public Library, since it was “nearly ideal”. That same year the Indiana Library School students visited the library to see the grand building and to have the Elwood methods explained. Also in 1906, two members of the Frankfort library board came in order to study the building. The year 1909 saw Library privileges extended to all residents of Pipecreek township and a smail branch was opened in Friend‘s Store in Frankton in July that same year, In 1910, Miss Mary Baker, librarian, instituted the first ‘traveling libraries’ to the township schools and the Frankton branch was moved to a new location. A station was established at Dundee and a typewriter was purchased for the main library. When Miss Henriette Scranton became the librarian in October, 1912, she addressed six different adult groups in the interests of the library. The number of volumes grew to over 5,000 in 1913, But by 1915, the statistics for the library were: 12,519 volumes, 97.magazines and 10 newspapers. A total circulation of 47,157 - books for Elwood and the township, which included the branches at Dundes, Frankton and the ” township schools. The Willkie family, prominent Elwood citizens, was involved with the development of the library from the beginning. Wendell L. Willkie’s parents, Mr. And Mrs. Herman Willkie, were both lawyers. They were on the first board of trustees and Wendell’s mother was the first permanent secretary of the board in 1899. In 1917, Wendell himself was on the board. He married the librarian, a Miss Edith Wilk and his brother, Robert, married an assistant librarian. During World War I, with Miss McMullen as librarian, books and money was collected for the war work. The Red Cross’ surgical dressing class was given permission to use a basement room three night a week and the French relief class was allowed to install motors for sewing machines in March, 1918. The library reorganized and conformed to state laws in 1920 that said the library board shall consist of nine members ~ two appointed by the Mayor, two by the school board, three by the Circuit Judge and two by the Township Trustee. 1923 brought real expansion under then librarian Miss Bertram French. She put the Frankton branch on a firm basis by renting a two room building on Church Street, across from �the Post Office, for its 500 volumes and securing Miss Vivian Witmer as librarian there, under her management. A businessman, Mr. Pyle, of the Urmston Grain Company, saw to the building repairs and new furnishings. All would be ready in December. Miss French made a survey of the schools and established four new stations in town. A small jibrary wes opened at Martz’ Grocery Store at 9" and Main Streets in February 1924, to accommodate children and adult patrons in the west part of Elwood. The second station, opened to reach patrons in the southern part of the city, was at the Lehr Grocery on South J street. Small branches were also opened in four rural schools: Red Corer, Brannock, Cale and South Elwood. They contained about 35 volumes each and were changed every six weeks, Her work with children was outstanding. She not only arranged for a story hour at the library, but also had story hour at the playgrounds in the summer. She instructed the children of grades 3 to 6 in the care of books and began a summer Vacation Reading Contest in the summer of 1925. Her book fund was inadequate her second year, so two sororities in town gave $103.25 for additional books. Miss Bertram French Miss French held the first library district meeting ever held in Elwood on April 2, 1925. New Lights, New Interior, Re-Opening The changes in the interior by repainting the dingy walls and all new electric fighting fixtures installed by Neal and Reveal proved most attractive to patrons. The Draper Company, of Spiceland, supplied new window shades. The re-opening on September 25, 1923 was colorful with potted plants and autumn flowers lavishly used in the rooms. Miss French and her assistants, Miss Bessie Rose and Miss Lois Henze extended a cordial welcome to all callers. A continuous musical program, under the direction of Mrs. Henry Naumann, was given and the following young ladies served punch to the visitors: Mary Burdwell Davis, Jane Harting, Helen Dunlap, Venita Kelly, Margaret Zahn and Ruby McKee. The library board joined in the welcome. Its members at the time were: Sheridan Clyde, president; Mrs. W. Z. King, Mrs. 0. A. Armfield, R. T. Boston, Dr. H. M. Brown, J. A. Nuding, F. P. Behymer, Miss Mary Cox and Miss Margaret Dickerson. In 1926, shortly after the death of their mother, Mrs. Georgia Chapin, of East Main Street in this city, a curio collection was donated by the Chapin brothers, former residents. Collected by their father, it contained samples of ore from many countries, rock formations, sea shells, Indian relics and numerous other articles, including some very old newspaper copies. February 1926, brought an exhibit of 35 paintings by Leota Williams Loop, a former Elwood resident. One of her paintings is on display in the new library building today. Prominent �display space has been assigned to paintings by T. C. Steele, noted Indiana artist. His “Autumn Sunset” was purchased January 4, 1927 out of the Leeds endowment fund at a cost of $300. That same year, an exhibit of paintings by well-known Brown County artists was held the last week of February. Many district meetings of the library association were held in the Carnegie building over the years, as well as cultural events. A four act play entitled “Litte Women” from the story by Louisa May Alcott, was presented by the library staff at the High School auditorium, during the week of November 13, 1927. By 1927, the circulation had increased to 64,589 with 48% being juvenile material. The stock was numbered at 12,462 volumes, 2,919 of which were juvenile books, Also maintained were 76 magazines and 8 newspapers. 25" Anniversary Observed A dayiong schedule of events took place beginning at 2:30 on Sunday afternoon, June 9, 1929, for the library's 25" anniversary. There was piano music, singing quartets, violins, pageant contests, library history presentations and speeches. The principal address was by Mr. Louis Bailey, state librarian, considered one of the finest orators in Indiana. At the time of the 25 year observance, the circulation report was at 82,773. The number _ of volumes had grown to 14,905. Miss Lucille Genevieve Snow, of Logansport, assumed her duties as new library director on September 3, 1929. That year, some furniture was repainted and a new floor covering provided. “The Millyard” painting, by J. Otis Adams, 1895, was approved for purchase at a cost of $150 in February, 1930 and paid for by the Leeds fund. This fine work hangs in the south hallway of the new building. On November 15, 1930, Mr. Pierre Haynes donated 75 books from his own librery, in memory of his father, one of the first trustees. In 1930, the library board members were: Sheridan Clyde, president; Howard Horn, Dr. H. M. Brown, Margaret Dickerson, Mrs. W. Z. King, Mrs. O. A. Armfield, Edgar Dickey, Miss Mary Cox and Waldo Canaday. In 1931 the Elwood Historical Society was given the use of a small room in the basement for keeping objects of historical interest. An Elwood Call-Leader article of April 30, 1949 reads: “In observance of the 50" - anniversary of the Elwood Public Library the trustees and staff will hold an open house Tuesday night, May 3, 1949. A program consisting of a book review by Mrs. Overton Sacksteder, Jr., will be given. Refreshments will also be served. Although open for the program, no book exchanges will take place during the evening hours”. Various improvements and changes occurred in the Carmegie butlding over the years. In the 1950's, the north entrance was altered and the door replaced. The basement was renovated, new lighting was installed and the children’s reading room was moved downstairs. The only: major alterations to the building have been the replacement of the front doors and the front steps, circa 1966. The cement steps were replaced with granite and, instead of ascending in front, the steps rise to the entrance from both the north and south. �Tt was in April 1968, the Elwood Kiwanis Club planted several trees in front of the library to enhance the appearance of the entrance. The sweet gum Maple trees were purchased at Foland’s Nursery by the club’s agriculture and conservation committee whose members were: Walter Allen, Robert Carter, C. Forrest, Leo Jarrett and Weldon Shickley. The year 1975 saw the main floor carpeted and the furniture rearranged. The skylight in the ceiling’s center on the main floor was boarded up. That same year, a new furnace was added at a cost of $18,000. On June 16, 1975 a flagpole was installed on the lawn. Congressman Phillip Sharp, an Elwood native, presented a flag in memory of his mother, Florence Sharp, a former member of the library board. This flag was flown over the nation’s Capital in Washington, D.C. Esther Hunt, library director and Michael Kennedy, president of the library board, accepted this gift for the library. In honor of the library's 75” anniversary, an open house was held on Sunday afternoon, July 1, 1979. Then Elwood mayor, Lynn G. Chase, proclaimed that day “Elwood Public Library Day” to encourage the citizens to celebrate seventy-five years of progress in the current building and to participate in its programs. 1985 brought the opening of a new library in Summitville. The North Madison County Public Library System was now serving five townships with the Elwood, Frankton and Summitville branches. Early in 1993, disputes began on the possibility of constructing new facilities at Elwood, Frankton and Summitville. Wiring problems and lack of space were the main arguments for a new Elwood library. Built to house 20,000 volumes in 1903, the Camegie building had become obsolete with the 1994 circulation report expected to surpass 100,000 and the current stock over 40,000 books. That figure did not include audio/visual tapes and equipment, periodicals or Newspapers. More space was needed for new equipment, such as copiers, fax machines, computer terminals, microfilm reader-printers and other new technological fixtures and services. On October 10, 1994, the library board received plans for a new Elwood library to be _ built at a cost of $2.3 million. This figure was scaled down from the $3.5 million plan to construct new libraries at each of the branches. The next year, in October, 1995, after overcoming many obstacles, holding several debates and public hearings, permission was given to build. Architect Joel Blum, of InterDesign Group of Indianapolis, announced the acceptance of a $2,118,000 bid from M. D. Rowe -_ Construction Company and construction was to begin immediately. The groundbreaking ceremony was held on November 1, 1995 on the present site at 1600 Main Street, across from Elwood City Hall and the Carnegie Library building. Although the Frankton branch was not to have a new library constructed, they moved into a new building in January 1996, at 111 Sigler Street in downtown Frankton. The newly expanded and renovated Ralph £. Hazelbaker Library at Summitville was rededicated in August , 1997. While the new Elwood building was being completed in 1996, an announcement was made for the sale of commemorative ‘memorial’ bricks. These bricks, with individual engravings, would placed in a patio plaza area located outside the building on the east side. Also, citizens were invited to bring items and/or memories to share. These would be enclosed in a time capsule and sealed in a wall in the building. �On Sunday, January 12, 1997, the new Elwood Public Library opened with a formal dedication and open house. In spite of bitterly cold temperatures outside, over 300 persons attended the standing-room only opening ceremony. Library Director, Kathi Wittkamper, spoke during the ceremony and introduced the staff. Ms. Sue Grubbs, harpist, provided music as individuals enjoyed browsing throughout the new building. It featured large, round wooden pillars with matching tables and furnishings. Burgundy, hunter green and navy blue highlighted the décor. The Library Board members who, at that time, saw thelr efforts at last realized were: Linda Sizelove, president; Beverly Austin, Jerry Kaiser, Pamela Bohlander, Barbara Abernathy, Brenda Carey and Sharon Pace. The state of the art building showed public access computer terminals for locating books, . computer work stations, a children’s room and young adult section. Space was also provided for a Story Time room, an Indiana Room with Elwood and Indiana history and genealogy material, a large selection of audio/visual tapes and a community meeting room. Ail were new features. ". By the end of the second full Month in operation, March 1997, Kathi Wittkamper, the present library director, stated approximately 10,000 persons had visited the new facility. For the year 1997, the patron count totaled 94,484! A new permanent sign on the south lawn was unveiled in February 1998. At the present ” time, October 1998, the new facility has been open for twenty-two months, From 300 to 500 persons are using the library each day. New technology, such as Internet access and other computer programs, have been installed. Growth continues with impressive statistics, as well a patron use and new registrations. The current circulation report is approximately 103,000, and the number of volumes total 42,000. Let us give tribute to those persons who had the foresight one hundred years ago to begin a public fibrary and fought against fiformidable odds. Their efforts made this Centennial Celebration possible today! 10 �NORTH MADISON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM - BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mrs. Pamela Bohlander, President 8246 W 1300 N Elwood, Indiana 46036 552-7160 County Commissioners, May 6, 2001 Mr. Jerry Kaiser, Treasurer 950 North 12° Street Elwood, Indiana 46036 552-7291 County Council, March 7, 2002 Mrs. Brenda Carey, Ass’t. Treasurer 17399 N iSO E Summitville, Indiana 46070 536-2854 County Council, March 31, 2000 Mrs. Linda Sizelove 9188 W 1050 N Elwood, Indiana 46036 552-9491 Elwood School Corp., May 31, 2002 Mrs, Sharan Pace 7058 N 900 W Elwood, Indiana 46036 552-0108 "_ County Commissioners, February 28, 2002 Mr. David Hoffman 9884 W 1050 N Elwood, Indiana 46036 552-9932 Elwood School Corp., May 31, 2001 __ Mr. Kevin Sipe - 3512 W St. Rd. 128 Frankton, Indiana 46044 754-8868 Frankton-Lapel & Madison Grant School Corp., July 9, 2002 iu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-24 Title A name given to the resource Elwood Public Library Centennial Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Compiled by Loretta Dodd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/17/1998 Description An account of the resource Elwood Public Library celebrates 100 years of Service - 1898 to 1998. A short history of the library is provided. https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/bb502a18184c65186726f70f3696cfc0.pdf e18b8e49a22524f5a0090df1a54372bc PDF Text Text The Megaphone Volume 7, No. 2 Published Wednesday, February 1, 2006 We Are The Vital Element by Craig Toensing I’m told that The Megaphone has readers that didn’t go to high school in Elwood, Indiana, so I write this in part for them. A few years ago, one Marvin Crim had a dream. At times some have said a nightmare. He may have had collaborators but I’m not privy to that information. Marv graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School back when the world was young. It was even younger when I did the same. The school is now mundanely called Elwood Community High School. I see some democrat hands in there somewhere. Marv’s dream was to use his computer/inter-net facileness to set up a website where individuals with an interest in Elwood could communicate with each other and share all sorts of things. Thus was born the PANTHER DEN. Messages are transmitted daily either individually or in digest or batched format. There are picture albums, event calendars and a database of members among other goodies. In its lifetime, the site has gone through a few metamorphoses. Thankfully jokes no longer appear for instance. The DEN needed to have a host organization for a web based club, and that is currently an UK outfit named Wanadoo. We currently have about 350 people who have been accepted as members. There are nine or ten on average new messages posted every day. Marv has incorporated two features on the site that existed when we were in school. One is “The Megaphone,” which was the student’s literary publication. That hits the Den site monthly. The other is a bit of whimsy that appeared in the school paper as a gossip column entitled “The Hall Clock” and it appears on the site weekly. There are often entries in “The Hall Clock” that only its author understands. There have also been entries that have offended folks that take themselves way too seriously. For me, going to the site had become a ritual, like checking in on an old friend or reading the news, albeit of a familiar tone. My routine was broken a couple weeks ago when the messages stopped coming. For two or three days I missed my Elwood fix. After that it was just gone �and the other things in my life occupied my consciousness. This might be because I had e-mailed Marv and he told me Wanadoo had a problem and they were working on it. It could have been something else, however, and that is the amorphous nature of the site. It exists only because of the energy we give it by posting and by reading and the husbandry of Marv and his Monitors. Sounds like a 60’s vocal group. The Den site is fragile. We members belong to a rather exclusive club and it is incumbent as a result of that membership that we keep the site going. Even if one is only a reader, that is a part of the keeping it going. I would be among the first to admit that there are some things posted that I don’t care one whit about. That calls to mind one of my Dad’s aphorisms about the old Indian chief who said “I’m glad all men don’t think alike because if they did, everyone would want my squaw.” There is room on the site for most all of our musings. The recent down time emphasizes the key roll each of us plays in the life of the site, and the important roll it plays in our lives. We are the vital element -- be it ever thus. Keep readin’ and keep writin’. I paraphrase a classmate now living in Arizona by saying, “When it’s gone, it isn’t there anymore.” Craig Toensing '55 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Jamie Scott Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3668 Title A name given to the resource The Megaphone - We Are the Vital Element Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Craig Toensing Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/01/2006 Description An account of the resource Mr. Toensing discusses the creation of the Panther Den, the addition of the Megaphone, and the importance of it's members. Notes: Panther Den, Craig Toensing, Megaphone, Elwood, Indiana, https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/cdecb2f58beaf82ff12dffdb3b59fe8f.jpg 199e6ad05f4a6070d31467867ec32426 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photos Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 577 Title A name given to the resource 1893 City of Elwood Map Description An account of the resource Digital Copy of City of Elwood Map This original digital version was a 105 MB .tiff file. The digital version here is a less detailed .jpg file. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Indiana Room of the Elwood Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/31/2022 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dale Pickett Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Elwood Public Library's Indiana Room Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/fe9107dd3a02624ef7e01c6b5d2e242e.jpg 2610c56fa0cc9abcb1526740e8739378 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Photos Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1652 Title A name given to the resource Newspaper clipping announcing Sherman Heritage's military training at Camp Taylor Description An account of the resource "I found this newspaper clipping in my grandfather, Clarence V. Gaither, personal journal, dated 1916. Some of you may be related to the Heritage family." The "Date Taken" field reflects when the photo was posted on the Facebook page: Town of Summitville Memories/Indiana Madison County. Newspaper, Military, Training Camp, Louisville Kentucky Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Summitville, Indiana Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/11/2024 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Diane Prophet Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Town of Summitville Memories-Facebook Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/690bf710ae60acea5f99d6197d0161aa.pdf 327254448b07535c7f08cc98a201d830 PDF Text Text Page 2 The Megaphone December 2000 Government Prunes Do you remember that the federal government supplied the school lunch program with "surplus" food that it gleaned from its price support programs? To keep the price of products up, the government bought, creating an artificial demand, and then sent the products -- butter, milk, meat, etc. -- to school lunch. I remember that the school received a shipment of canned prunes (big cans.) Initially, Mrs. Carter served the prunes four or five on a plate. At my age, eating prunes can be a very moving experience -- but not so delectable to high school, junior high school and elementary students eating in the cafeteria in the Panther Den. The prunes all came back in the garbage. Knowing she had to get rid of the prunes (or face federal imprisonment?) Mrs. Carter then tried stewed prunes (listed on the menu board) to use them up and meet the requirement of fruit servings. The stewed prunes all came back in the garbage. She then tried Prune Whip (so said the menu board) which was a delectable, sweet concoction of whipped cream (surplus milk) and minced bits of prunes. It all came back in the garbage. Mrs. Carter then developed Prune Cake. This was pretty good -- sweet, moist, with the consistency of brownies, very chewy. Listed on the menu board was, merely, cake (smart woman.) The kids ate it and loved it, until someone (perhaps the Devil made me do it) told someone that it was PRUNE cake -- and it all came back in the garbage when the high school students ate. I never did know what happened to all of those prunes until years later when I was first elected to the Legislature and ran into a number of politicians who must have eaten them! Confession is good for the soul, particularly if it is long-winded. Dick Dellinger '54 �Hold the presses! I've always wanted to say that! ;) Be Happy Panthers It is a goal worthy of every human. Happiness is an important part of our Den. The pleasure of recalling shared memories, the joy of reuniting with old classmates along with the thrill of discovering new friends. Across all boundaries of age, skill, and social class, we have the same cherished home! ELWOOD! Following are a few valid points for your consideration. In "Light Your Fire" tapes by Ellen Kreidman, Ph. D., excerpts taken from, "Fifty-one Ways To Make Yourself Happy" . . . #1. Think about the things you are grateful for. [Meg #1] #2. Music is very important and can help you change the mood you're in immediately. [Meg #2] #3. Next time you have guests, pay attention to how you treat them. Would you insult them or put them down? NO, you'd tell them how wonderful they are and how much you valued them. So, for the next minute, tell yourself how wonderful you are. Have this conversation out loud. Give yourself a reminder about how valuable you are and what a terrific person you are. No weaknesses allowed here, only your strengths. See if you can come up with at least five. If you put yourself down today, slap your mouth and replace the negative message with a positive one. [Me #3] #4. Look around at the friends you have. [Me #1] So, let's continue the fun! Lois O. Lane to Page 3 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Marvin Crim Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3665 Title A name given to the resource The Megaphone - Government Prunes Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Dick Dellinger Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/01/2000 Description An account of the resource When the federal government school lunch program supplied the school cafeteria with large cans of prunes, Mrs. Carter did her best to get the children to eat them. Four excerpts from Fifty-one Ways to Make Yourself Happy. Notes: Dick Dellinger, Megaphone, Class of 1954, prunes, Mrs. Carter, Be Happy Panthers, Lois O. Lane https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/2ca01ac30c11a7b08d66f7b224087400.pdf 8d11e36fa4c90dc11e9e2cf424ebcd53 PDF Text Text Bass Lake April 2, 1944 Darling, After Lord and I went to camp we found a ride to Bass Lake, with another truck. We never did hear what happened to the truck we come to Fresno with. I got into camp about 9:00 pm and the place was deserted, our truck took some of the boys to a tavern about 5 mi up the Lake, Bergman was with them so I see him until this morning. He has not said a word to me yet so I don’t guess he will. I worked on the radio from 12:00 mid-night to 7:00 this morning. I ate breakfast- hot-cakes and eggs, milk - and then went to bed and slept until 11:30. We had steak for dinner and it was good. It’s very warm up hear to day the sun even burns you a little. I sure wish I could be with you today but I guess I can’t. I’m going to sleep some more as soon as I finish writing this letter. Did you and Pat go to a show? I will see you next week honey. I love you very much Yours forever E. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3431 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters April 2, 1944 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/02/1944 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letter Earl Waymire wrote to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/e38ecddb64c74bdc2e7d85123107fc2a.pdf 970a8246d6eb5b95648af949efc14bbb PDF Text Text April 4, 1945 Burma My Dearest Mary, I received a package (my birthday box) and two letters from you, and a letter from Bob. I’m very well satisfied with my mail today, darling. Your letters were written March 16 and 21st, Bob’s the 18th. Thanks honey, for the wonderful pictures, they are perfect! I wasn’t looking for them this soon - what a surprise! I like your new hat darling, makes you look very well dressed. It sure makes me home-sick to look at these pictures; I only hope that I can be home with Diana and you before long. I don’t see how this war can last much longer. The news sounds very good today. We had a swell supper tonight, steak, fried potatoes, green beans, spinach, apple-cobbler, and coffee or ice water. I had a steak almost as large as my mess-kit, and I ate every bit of it. We get much better food than we did when I first came over-seas. Thanks for my birthday package darling, everything you sent was something that I wanted. I opened the coffee just to see what good coffee smells like, the aroma was wonderful! I put my pipe and tobacco in the pouch just before writing you this letter; I’m smoking it now. I’ll let you know when we can have something to eat, I know the coffee will be very good. We took some more pictures today, I don’t know how soon we can get them printed but I will send them as soon as I can. The weather is still very hot; too hot for comfort during the day. It lightninged last night but didn’t rain any. Glad to hear you are having some spring weather. I don’t think you will have very many more cold days now. I hope Riley turns up OK, it may take him a long time to get back though. The country is very rough over here, and there are not many ways to travel. I think you look wonderful in the pictures, darling. I miss you so very very much, Mary. I love you with all my heart. Yours forever, Earl �pth dieerek 4, 1945 ��aprly, 1945 ��April 4, 1945 My Dearest Wife, I hope you like this bracelet, I tried for a long time before I could find anything that I thought you would like. I will send you something else when I find what I’m looking for. I will send Diana’s pin a little later. I love you very much, Mary. Your husband, Earl Thanks again for the birthday package. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3520 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters April 4, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/04/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/c3840b8f22d67b79fa46cbf14d7352e3.pdf 71c87cae02566eeddd94ffcca7187cde PDF Text Text Sat. Dec. 23, 1944 Burma Mary Darling, I failed to write you a letter last night. A show was playing at our camp; it didn’t finish until 11:00. The show was pretty good. It was all local talent & some of the singers’ were negros. There is a show tonight but I wont get to see it because I’m on duty. For some reason- we are going to have some more basic training, starting tomorrow. I sometimes wonder which is more important, winning the war or basic training! I have received no mail for the last two days. Several packages arrived but none were for me. I sure hope our mail service gets better after xmas. Every-one seems to be having the same trouble with this mail. I am looking forward to having a good meal xmas. When I think about the good food we used to have every xmas; it makes me hungry- just to think about it! Our food has been fair, e-rations two or three times a week; although we did have some good steak one day this week. Honey, I don’t have much writing paper so I might write you a few v-mails until I can buy some more paper. I don’t like to use them because the writing space is so small. Everyone is off xmas day. I don’t know what I will do, I suppose eat and sleep. I’m going to church xmas eve. I miss you very much darling. Your husband, Earl Merry Xmas & Happy New Year I love you, Mary. ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3432 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters December 23, 1944 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/23/1944 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/13cdf72d749e64090ad577215c3ed0a6.pdf 583292573acab4a86f8a18d51436733e PDF Text Text Sat. Dec. 30, 1944 Burma Dearest mary, No mail to-day. I have been transferred from H & S to A. Co. I didn’t get a chance to write to you for a few days. I like it O.K. here, am working with Jaffre and Johnson. Be sure to address my letters to Co A., if you don’t I wont get them for several days. I talked to Lambourn for a while to-day, he showed me a picture of his wife and son they are getting along O.K. How is Diana? I hope she don’t get any more colds. Take care of yourself darling. I love you very much. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3433 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters December 30, 1944 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/30/1944 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/f68aa43a79ffef8fdd9be2a1c6ead349.pdf 9e4ca15a9ecf3eae6b3c232f6d4489f9 PDF Text Text Sun. Dec. 31, 1944 Burma Dearest Mary, I got some mail today, one v-mail and one letter from you. They are postmarked 15 & 16 Dec. I also received sept. issue of Readers Digest and a paper from the church. The weather has been pretty warm to-day, the sun has been shining all day, it was a little foggy this morning but it didn’t last very long. I hope it don’t get too cold back home. You mentioned in your letter that the temp. was very near zero. Darling, take care of yourself and don’t get any cold. Does Diana dislike cold weather as bad as you do? I have been trying to light my cigarette lighter for a long time now- with no success. I just looked for the flint and don’t seem to have any. Honey, I wish you would get me some if you can, they are so small that you can put them in one of your letters. Thanks for letting me know you received the $50 money order, I can tear up the stub now. Yes, we get rations once every month, the last time we got 3 or 4 bars of candy. I don’t care much for candy so usually give it away. I love you, Mary. Your husband Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3434 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters December 31, 1944 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/31/1944 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/a5d9178f9973d94196d3234f5ef00599.pdf eb8433989b377a3dd066d03d86e2894c PDF Text Text Thurs. Feb. 1, 1945 Burma To My Darling Wife, I was surprised to get some mail today, usually I get mail every three or four days. I got a v-mail from you, a letter from Bob, and one from Neil. Today was hotter than usual, I don’t know the exact temperature but I would say around 90 degrees - I think it was more than that out in the sun. Sounds like winter is beginning to break back home, you said that the snow was melting. Bob said that the roads have been bad to drive on almost all winter. Today was pay-day; I have been playing some poker this month, so I’m sending you a money order for $90. Let me know when you get it, honey. You can do whatever you want with the money. Do you ever run short of money? I don’t know why I haven’t ask you this before - guess I just forgot. I can’t tell you how I know where Riley Fesler is stationed, honey. I have not heard from him for a very long time. I wrote to him over a month ago. I went to the Special Service Show last night. They had some recordings, a accordion player, and two magicians. It was not very good, but I enjoyed the music anyway. There is a movie tonight but I won’t be able to go because I’m on duty. Lily Ponds and husband are over here, I hope I get to see them. Won’t be long until our wedding anniversary. I only hope I can be home before our next one. There is no use telling you how I feel, darling. This war can’t last forever, so when I do come home we will our family more than ever. This will reach you a little late but, Happy wedding anniversary darling, I’m thinking of you. I love you, Mary. Yours forever, Earl ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3467 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 1, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/01/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/f278d0f18a274c25229aacd49303581f.pdf 82d181b6c90445163b856868dcf938d1 PDF Text Text Feb. 10, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I just finished eating supper - we had Vienna sausage and cheese, green beans, beets, hot chocolate, and pears for dessert. Vienna sausages’ are good cooked with cheese, they split them and put the cheese on the inside. We are going to have lunch tonight we have some fresh eggs, spam, and postum. The eggs sure taste good, I hope we can get some more of them soon. It is raining out now, but it don’t look like its going to last very long. How cold is it back home? I’m listening to some Glen Miller recordings on the radio. I read in the news that they have given-up all hopes of finding him, he has been missing since Dec. I wonder if his band will stay together? No mail came in today, hope I have better luck tomorrow. I love you, darling. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3475 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 10,1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/10/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/10ff12cf367a083089c1e09615c24941.pdf 4347d967f3292486bd37e77fcbb1e763 PDF Text Text Feb. 11, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I hit the jack-pot today - got eight letters and a package. Four letters & a Valentine from Diana & you, a letter from Bob, a Xmas box from Minnie; also the Outdoor Indiana. Thanks for sending me the flints darling, I have nine now so that should last me for a long time. Bob sent me a package of flints in his letter. Minnie sent me some candy, pecans, soap, pop-corn, stationary, cards, and a book of jokes. I will write to her tomorrow, thanking her for the package. Your letters were dated Jan 18, 20, 22, & 23; the Valentines Jan. 22. I’m sorry that I couldn’t send you and Diana Valentines. I think Diana looks and acts a lot like my Mother too. Mrs Day was right when she mentioned Mother as being a “busy-body,” she worked practily all the time. The supper you had at Minnie’s sounded very good; I think anything she cooks is good. How are Jane and John getting along? Do you hear from her often? I often wondered what John’s rating was, I don’t think you ever mentioned it before. I wish our old Detachment hadn’t broken up, we might have gotten a better rating by now. About that card that you sent in your letter. I don’t know if Dr. Hesse’s formula would help me much or not. Ha! I’d much rather see you about that subject. Maybe I should as your opinion as to the subject. You can’t feel any worse that I do! I hope this war stops soon, I can’t write the way I feel. Any way, I got a big kick out of the card. Don’t seem like this is the third wedding anniversary I have spent in the army. I only hope that I will be home before the next one. Several of your questions are pretty hard to answer, about all I can say is yes to most of them. If you can remember what you asked, you should know the answers. Honey, the 1877 Engrs is a Br, and belongs to a regiment. I don’t know whether you will understand this or not but it’s the best way I can explain it. If you can find some book about the army, read it, it will explain this better than I can. The duck we cooked a few weeks ago was pretty good. We fried it in canned butter. The only food that we have cooked lately was the eggs that I told you about. I hope the chocolate syrup gets here O.K. Thanks for sending everything, darling. This stationary is about used up so you can expect another kind soon. I’m going to use what you sent me for Xmas next. I love you all that’s possible, darling. Yours forever, Earl ��tha, ids Gurrme. m a Lt dire Beda got iy Atha, te UAtin free Lithr prow iia Midnwin, otis th Bok, 0 Outten the lie nek Liudione. bases hd we fee in Finns, Fhe sie con a ; pent * tarda, 4 jt Sa onk he 3 eh 20, pnding, ol, 22023; eh t A Aue ths dott © hunt yous 22. Stitt wd gebiode Wenn On bicchi n, d aye od w seco HaeMes jaa Dhvther two. peeks Phar eit on Wary rar L ~h wetind wathe os ch Ses anrtdld prectity ott td doe Lt Aad at Line Wy dh �ot Jad them. on Hy LentiRi Meena. Kobe pam alld, ayer & �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3476 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 11, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/11/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/53ac86b8beb708f16223f6ecd8c197f4.pdf 5cbb4b350a87c64eabbef0e99a1510f9 PDF Text Text Feb. 12, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I was just looking at the Valentines; that you and Diana sent me. You are quite the artist! Diana must like the crayons, from the looks of the pictures. Today has been pretty warm, and not much wind blowing. I went swimming this afternoon, the water was a little warmer than usual. I wrote to Minnie today thanking her for the Christmas package. I didn’t know that she was sending me one. I think this one makes the ninth or tenth one I’ve received. Here’s a joke I just read: A newly created father received the glad tidings in a telegram: “Hazel gave birth to a little girl this morning; both doing well.” On the message was a sticker reading: “When you want a boy, call Western Union.” Thought you might like it. Yes, Jan. 21 was the day I left for Ft. Ben. That’s one date I won’t forget darling. I was on K. P. that day Russ and Wanita brought you down. Didn’t we take some pictures that day? I long for the day I’ll be going back there, only this time to get my discharge. How is Russ and Wanita getting along? You haven’t said anything about them lately so I suppose everything is O. K. No mail came in today. It will be two or three day’s yet before we get any. Its about 8:30 so I will stop for tonight. I love you more each day, darling. Yours forever, Earl P.S Here’s a half rupee, I will send you some more different coins soon as I get some. ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3477 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 12, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/12/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/ea63726ceaacbf5fd5b36c24f07ca37e.pdf 6d85e6461d4c942aed41770b8a156239 PDF Text Text Feb. 13, 1945 Burma My Dearest Mary, I got some more mail today, letter from you, paper from K. C. Radio School, my first issue of Times magazine, and a Xmas package . Your letter was dated Jan. 26. I don’t know who sent me the package, there was no return address on it. It had Spam, Kraft cheese, baked beans, canned ham, tea bags, foot powder, and a can of chili sauce. It must have been from someone on a farm because it was wrapped in a sack that hog feed supplement comes in. Do you know who sent it? If you know please tell me so I can thank them. We are going to get our months rations tonight. I don’t know what we will get yet. I will tell you in tomorrow’s letter. I love you more each day Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3478 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 13, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/13/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/fed750d1857a88f7642b4afc9e94e137.pdf 5157799e71ac111286ede68feaf1f1ca PDF Text Text Feb. 14, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I just came from the movie. “To Have or Have Not.” H. Bogart played in it, and he played his part very good. This was the best show that I’ve seen for a long time. We got our rations today. Candy, peanuts, one case of beer, cookies, cigars, cigarettes 1 ½ carton, ten packs of gum, three cans of fruit-juice, and a carton of matches. This cost twenty rupees, that’s not too bad! No mail came in today. I’ve been getting a lot of mail the last few days, I hope it keeps coming. It’s almost my bed time, so I will stop. I love you very much, Mary. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3479 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 14, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/14/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/3deff4dddb62de64c9845224ec61ab14.pdf a55d13c365db7848811a4cbd72227df1 PDF Text Text Feb. 15, 1945 Burma My Dearest Mary, I got five letters today! I’ve been getting my share of mail the last few days. Two letters from you (Jan 27 & 29), a birthday card from Mary Moore, letter from Mrs. Herbert Wise, and one from Bob Silvey - also Feb 5th issue of Times Magazine. Bob Silvey told me he saw Char. Duckworth - he is an engineer on a P. T. boat. The next time I write him I’m going to ask him for Ducks’ address. You mentioned going to Henri’s and doing some shopping in Anderson. What did you buy? Please take care of yourself; if you are going to donate a pint of you blood. I hope you get along OK, darling. Honey, be sure and have you teeth fixed soon as you feel good enough. I don’t think I’d have let you done it if I had been home, but since I’m a long ways from home I cant help myself. I laughed when you told me you were reading a book about dice and cards. Yes, I think you can learn quite a lot from that book, just don’t forget any of it, then when I come home you can try your luck. Pay special attention to any part that deals with “strip-poker,” I think you know what I mean! I don’t know where you can get a map of Burma, you might look in some of the National Geographic Magazines, Ray takes it so ask him the next time you see him. Yes, I see a lot of natives, I don’t know how many different tribes there are. There are so many different tribes, casts, and religions. I can tell the difference between a few of them, others I can’t. Yes, I have a mosquito net and use it every night. They are not so bad now but will be later in the summer. Thanks for the flints, honey. I love you all that’s possible. Your husband, Earl ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3480 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 15, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/15/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/c933fc7a5d85ebc071909e3c62c49c83.pdf 872f5502acac3bf95967ab203c040cb9 PDF Text Text Feb. 16, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, No mail came in today. I just finished writing a letter to Bob Silvey. He asked about Diana and you. He didn’t tell me what he was doing; just said that it took a strong back so he must be working pretty hard. He is in the Philippines. I’m glad to hear that you have gained some weight; you could stand a few more lbs. I don’t know how much I weigh; there are no scales around here. Soon as I get weighted I will let you know. I looked at my gas mask, and it has W. S. on the can so it must have been made at Ward Stilsons. I don’t know how long the war will last over here, it may be sooner than we think - I hope! I love you, Mary. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3481 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 16, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/16/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/6969cdb31fab682cb3a13e5caa44e2ad.pdf 3220688c00151df30f79751818379b99 PDF Text Text Feb 17, 1945 Burma My Dearest Wife, I just finished eating supper; we had chili, cheese sandwiches; and hot chocolate. The chili was pretty good; it had a little too much pepper in it so I suppose I will be drinking a lot of water tonight. I just drank a can of beer so that will quench my thirst for a while. I was off duty this afternoon so I read a book, them played some horse shoe. I like to read once in a while, but can’t always find a book that interests me. We have several Perry Mason mysteries but I soon get tired of them. I read a wester, “Destry Rides Again,” written by Max Brand. I think I’ll read Ernie Pyles’, “Here Is Your War” next. Have you been reading many books lately? I know you used to like to read, I just wondered if you still do. By the way - How do you like the book on dice and poker? I went to a movie last night - “Hollywood Canteen.” It had a lot of good actors, and most of them were from Warner Bros. The last three shows we have had have been pretty good. How is the weather back home? You should be having a few warm days pretty soon. I don’t suppose that will make you mad! Ha! I suppose by now you have given a pint of your blood to the Blood Bank. Please take care of yourself, honey. I love you Mary, more and more each day. Yours forever, Earl P.S. No mail came in today. �thy 9s �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3482 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 17, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/17/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/4806b633c1a7df9ff0d05d6fef853cec.pdf 1ac686140f9a9b1902674535233527af PDF Text Text Feb. 18, 1945 Burma My Dearest Wife, I got some mail today - two V-mails from you and a little book from Hodgeman’s Sporting-goods Co. I don’t know who had the book sent to me, did you? It’s very interesting and tells all about how to fish and hunt. Your letters were written Jan 29 & 30. I hope that you get some mail soon darling. I know how it is to go six days without getting any mail. Soon as I get a chance I’m going to send my wrist-watch home. It has been broken for a long time and if I keep it I might lose it. Sometimes we get watches in our rations, this month there were five but I wasn’t lucky enough to get one. They cost 55 rupees. According to your letters the weather is pretty cold back home. I wish I could send some of this sunshine back to you. It won’t be very long until you should be having some warm weather. Please take care of yourself and Diana, and don’t get any colds. Honey, the cookies Alice sent me were packed very well, they were not very stale, the lard that was in them was a little strong but that didn’t hurt them much. We ate all of them in two days so you can see they were not too bad. I must stop for now honey. I love you very much darling Your husband, Earl �DA, 14,1948 his pota. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3483 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 18, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/18/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/c9f279a68ebdb2144e0f067b049a5591.pdf bfeeb791378b0f8da57e21f164c1fe1b PDF Text Text Feb. 19, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I received four letters from you today, there were V-mails, and the one with stationary and stamps. They were dates Jan 31, Feb 1, 2, & 3. Thanks for sending the stamps and stationary, I’m using it tonight. I just finished eating supper, we had Vienna-sausage & cheese, boiled cabbage, green beans, pineapple, and hot chocolate. I haven’t missed a day writing to you in a long time honey, the letters I wrote between Jan 10 and 14 may have been lost somewhere. Maybe they are just delayed some place. The fire at the Lumber Co. must have been pretty bad. I don’t think John Frank will mist $5,000 very much; do you? Some things may be pretty hard to replace, though. I’ll sure be glad when the chocolate syrup gets here, I like it much better than coffee. We usually heat some water and have something hot to drink just before going to bed. One of the boys in my tent got a box of candy today, I ate two pieces - I don’t care much for candy. I should have enough flints when I get the ones you just sent me, probably enough to outlast my lighter. Tell Pat Bean thanks for me honey. I have never heard from Morris, maybe its because I haven’t wrote to him. Ha! I just notices in you Jan 1st letter that you received the letters you were asking about, that’s my error for not reading your letter more closely. I like the Yardley powder swell darling, I think it the best I ever used. My face it so tanned that powder shows up very easy. I can’t think of anything I need right now honey, I will let you know soon as I want something. I love you more than ever, Mary. Your husband, Earl ��Bis in ys Ps pattter �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3484 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 19, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/19/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/7c2563c564dd196f83be7764ea28c831.pdf 703d1d4f590f7c8438d99d3af82f888f PDF Text Text Feb. 2, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, Today is a gloomy day, it has been cloudy all morning and has rained a little. Its getting lighter now so the sun will probably come out any minute. I just finished eating dinner, we had beef, green beans, potatoes, bread & jam, and pineapple for desert. I went to the show last night, it was about football. “Switch of Minnesota.” He was All-American in 42 & 43. The show was not very good, there was no story and no good actors. I would like to see a good musical. The mail hasn’t came in yet so I can’t report on that. I got some mail the last two days, & I hope I get some today. Have you been getting any mail? I sent you the “Roundup” the other day, hope you enjoy reading it. I love you, darling. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3468 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 2, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/02/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/6499734b05bb5f8736bfe793f63ac9f4.pdf 94cc81c41e0a77ba909adcbe3d20ffd8 PDF Text Text Feb. 20, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, No mail came in today. I got four letters yesterday so I suppose it will be three or four days before I get any more. I think our mail situation is a little better than it was; don’t you? I’m going to send my wrist-watch home soon as I can find a box to pack it in. It has stopped raining. I need a watch pretty bad but can’t find any around here. If you think my watch is worth fixing you can have it fixed and send it back to me. I think the best place to send it would be to the Hamilton Watch Co, you can do whatever you want to with it. Is you watch still running? I’m glad to hear that your cold is better. The weather should be much warmer in a few weeks, and I know that won’t make you mad. I had a little cold last week but it’s OK now. Did Diana have many colds this winter? I don’t know whether the locket Dad gave Diana was mine or not, you can ask him, he should know. I’m listening to some good recording by Glen Miller and the Andrew sisters, they are sure good. The Andrews’ were in the show I saw the other night - Hollywood Courtier. I just opened a can of my beer and it sprayed all over me, I think it’s because they are warm. I don’t know how cold beer would taste, I’m so used to drinking it warm, I probably couldn’t tell the difference. Ha! I still have six cans left. I didn’t go to the show tonight, some of the boys saw it last night and said that it was not very good; I don’t suppose I missed very much. Hope I get some mail tomorrow. I love you, Mary Yours forever, Earl ��TEA TTT Chuva Laren Mar, Ne Kieik eaeis aK Ledey. Yat heb es ie Dre bo chal, wig wes SP Sie 1G y we pros pae Sit ae) Elbe ae a eZ ede wheaie, aaa al sarticbrectih (ules eg. 9B ge? deed ve ‘oho Sn 2 weed aera but Sb cont ae: fink RY tle: ake my attend eink week 34. La UY ed x oe Bane Soke fy ah Ue W td &, oh spon Ch het plu eth SC went G sano th Anutlten whit name axes gored Ub, Uk “yor ede =) San wr be heen hat ene Cot dite, wb Jute wt wrth operat ow a fous om tly, an and woh Wee URAL cheat cond syed. bed ew Ch at Gal Sate hob �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3485 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 20, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/20/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/a80976f4444f326a2238b5be7ffae658.pdf 3098c4ed1285119e1eb2ca5ad6876845 PDF Text Text Feb. 21, 1945 Dearest Mary, I got one letter from you today; it had some more stationary and stamps in it. Thanks honey. Your letter was written Feb 3. Lambourn sent me a sports magazine but I had one just like it, so I won’t have anything to read for a while. I’m writing this before supper today, because I’m going to the show tonight. I don’t know what’s playing but I will tell you in tomorrow’s letter. We had a good dinner today; beef-steak, corn, beans, pudding, and lime-aide. How does Diana like her new snowsuit? Looks like Clifford Gooding is trying to stay out of the army, I don’t know what other reason for him moving to a farm, do you? It may be more quiet with them gone. Hope you can take some good pictures not that you have some film. All my love, Mary Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3486 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 21, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/21/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/7b74f9d7a024ba16022fd8c4db035678.pdf f16302063ca9978dd87f54d0dca15f98 PDF Text Text Feb. 22, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, No mails today; hope I have better luck tomorrow. It’s only been two days since I got some so I don’t look for any for a few days. Are you getting much mail? I’m going to write to Dad tonight or tomorrow, I’ve not wrote to him this week. I should be getting a letter from Irsy pretty soon, he said that he was going on furlough so maybe that’s the reason I have not heard from him. He is sure a lucky guy to get to stay in the States this long. Won’t be long until my birthday; next Sun, I hope my package gets here by then. I sure hope that I can be home by this time next year. The war news sounds good. Now that they have a base within bombing range of Tokyo. One of the boys in my tent got some film the other day, so I may have some pictures to send you pretty soon. One of the boys in our company is from Alexandria, Ind, I talked to him the other day and he said that he knew Vi and her brothers& sisters. I can’t think of him name, but soon as I find out I’m going to ask Vi if she knows him. I went to the show last night - “Sunday Dinner for a Soldier.” Ann Baxter and John Hodiac were the actors. Tell Diana, hello. I love you with all my heart, darling. Your husband, Earl �Khoa, 1996 Chr rana, Becat Woe, AK Gener, He RS 8 UUE' et haan poe base oe SI dat pm phi tll abe Ot We ey - sneak nosy eh Tees et afin weil abt - ple he Gad eocectinanintte Shedd L “t F By tea h t e dee be getting ty teen, ok oq ow porlnng hn ek O U ak ae a re Rew bin 7h a te oe yy Wat vet lag A be yt be reese a aes u Le oy gee th wha A esx. tlw fe Alan SF rneal ky thy Shige tL Le way ayes gna soy sil achat Rly —tem @ bene nitelin rom bing mpegs foe �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3487 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 22, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/22/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/58d1001c0b46fe7d3dc059ffd9e37cf6.pdf 195d769c7e1b329b3f7f741119dafacf PDF Text Text Feb. 23, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, No mail came in today. I hope we get some tomorrow. I’m going to the movie tonight. I don’t know what the name of it is, I’ll tell you about it in tomorrow’s letter. The weather is pretty warm today. The nights are beginning to get warmer so I suppose it won’t be very long until we will really have some hot weather. I didn’t eat much dinner today, we had salmon and I don’t like it very well. I’m going to answer Mrs. Wise’s letter tomorrow, soon as I answer it I will be caught up on my letter writing. I wrote Dad last night. I will stop for now, honey. I love you, Mary. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3488 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 23, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/23/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/bbca77e6de8fdbe64df4c0196d8cb85d.pdf e6f6394882fdd64b75a7255ac1cbe065 PDF Text Text Feb. 24, 1945 My Dearest Mary, I got quite a lot of mail today, three letters from you (also the flints), a birthday card from Bob & Vi, and a letter from Bob. Your letters were postmarked Feb 6, 7, & 8, I didn’t notice when the box of flints were mailed. Thanks for the flints and stationary, honey. I don’t think I will run out of flints for a long time, do you! We took some pictures today. I don’t know when we will get them printed. They should be good, the sun was very bright when we took them. I’ll send them to you soon as I can, darling. Yes, I have seen things like the clipping you sent me, I imagine that was very interesting to you. Thanks for sending it. I’m glad you received the money-order, I thought it should be there by this time. I’m sure glad that we are able to save a little money, it will come in handy after the war is over. What makes you think we wont be able to save any money after I come home? I didn’t know I was such a spend-thrift! Ha! When and if I spend it it will be for a good cause. No, the bronze star doesn’t carry any increase in pay, although it does count some points toward a discharge. I don’t know just how much it is. I have received the ribbon but not the star. Too bad about Diana getting sick, I didn’t think and orange would make any-one sick. Anyway I’m glad that she is well again. Hope you don’t get any-more colds, darling. My cold is gone and I feel as good as ever. I love you with all my heart, honey Your husband forever, Earl �Ebi, nie abies aol tL dag af flict tay eh thd poe ch Pe ol Katee, tong S tek like J Bean St oe gat ed F a Wa a thy hkl be geet, eptng tL tlie uschin ase Rete liSO as ee a ge Se tee a inact sor, oh *, Bid Meal ce sa a D pet 32 GK th tae Ee yaa re Sh sows: �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3489 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 24, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/24/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/963402ccef2a04f437929ca75a4a494b.pdf e6d40eebcaa74254b266e160759c5517 PDF Text Text Feb. 25, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, This doesn’t seem very much like my birthday, time has sure passed fast. I’m sorry my package didn’t get here in time; it may be a month before it arrives. I will enjoy getting it even if it is a little late. No mail came in today. I don’t look for any until the 27th, that’s the way it usually arrives. You have sure had a lot of snow this winter. The ground must have been covered about all winter. Bob said this was the worst winter in years. He sent me Russ Harpers new address. He is guarding war-prisoners down in Miss. I don’t know why he hasn’t wrote to me, I wrote to him over a month ago. I started using the new stationary you sent me the other day. It’s pretty hard to write on because of the creases. I’m not a very good writer but I think you can read it anyway. I was going to church this morning but I forgot about it being Sun. I never know the day of the week any more. They are building a Red Cross here. It will be several weeks before it’s finished, they just started about a week ago. I’ll be glad when they get it finished; there is no place to go around here. About the only enjoyment we have is the movie and a stage show once in a while. Take care of yourself darling. I love you all that’s possible, Mary. Your husband, Earl P.S. Here is some Chinese money; I thought you might like to see it. This is worth just a few cents in American-money! ��oatuEyhiid ~iatanAe Shag ines �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3490 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 25, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/25/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/235823b74b32a3d3a25241d77f3f509b.pdf 2c46595fe296f831de756a5cec677c63 PDF Text Text Feb. 26, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I didn’t look for any mail today, but this is one time I got surprised. I got two letters and a sports magazine from you and a letter from Russ Harper. Your letters were dated Feb 9 and 12th. I’m sure glad to hear that Diana is well again. Do you think her tonsils are the trouble? I think she should have them taken out if it is. I’ll bet you are glad the weather is warmer; the snow should be melted off soon if it stays warm. Thanks for sending the stationary and news clippings. Mrs. Wise sent me Jims and Howard’s addresses; she also sent my address to them. I’m going to write to Jim soon, he and I used to fish and hunt a lot together. I think the plan that Congressman Fulton has would be a good idea too. That would be the best morale builder I could ask for. I’m glad to hear that Vinnie received my letter; I’ll try and write her more often. I think I will go to the movie tonight; the name of it is Brazil. I hope the pictures we took are good; I will send them to you soon as we can get them printed. God only knows when that will be! It’s almost time to go to the show so I will stop. All my love to you, Mary, Yours forever, Earl �Hh ae eae sy ok oe Lod eh tertihn AE AP pancreas ad bebe Se L Ja apenas tlt h l for eet ae 73 4 a ond A (eo RS eee a c gd oa4 2 oddid wt artnet 24 Hh ar |n ot = 3 be ch $+ i pu n hauls Gt ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3491 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 26, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/26/1945 Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/caa0c011518a13e7d9d3c1dfecaa3c16.pdf 96e1884bcec642b6bbb9a6b8d3518993 PDF Text Text Feb. 27, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I just finished eating supper - we had Vienna sausages and cheese, sweet-potatoes, green beans, beets, pineapple, and hot chocolate. I hope we have some more steak pretty soon; we have been getting it almost every week the last month. I wrote a letter to Russ Harper today. He is in Moss. Guarding war-prisoners. He told me that he saw you when he was home on furlough. He never mentions Wanita in his letters, I was just wondering about that! I went to the movie last night and it wasn’t worth my time. Brazil was the name of it, I think I told you that in last night’s letter, though. About one out of ten of our movies are worth seeing. No mail came in today. I love you, Mary Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3492 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 27, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/27/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/1095290a7ae43f8eb7bb431a5d37f081.pdf f27bcb3904d243709971b395f993c265 PDF Text Text Feb. 3, 1945 Burma Mary Darling: Today was warm and clear, just enough breeze was blowing to make it comfortable. I went down to the creek to take a bath today; the water was pretty cold and I didn’t stay in very long. I usually wash my hair two times a week but I think I’m going to stop because it’s getting too dry. The water is so hard that you can hardly wash the soap off. We had chili for supper, also hot biscuits, peas, fruit, and coffee. We can’t always get bread so we have biscuits two or three times a week. No mail came in today. I got mail three days straight this week, that’s much better than average. Are you getting any mail? I hope so, darling. I’m not going to the show tonight, the last few haven’t been very good. All my love to you, darling. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3469 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 3, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/03/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/1c535794ca653b90354f1df7c77574ed.pdf 4da83186516c140933e021dcc1a66350 PDF Text Text Feb. 5, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I didn’t get any mail today, not very much came in. I have been getting my share lately, and from the way your letters read you are too. I’m going to write to Dad tomorrow, its been about a week since I wrote him. I sent you the “Roundup” the other day as you should be getting it before long. I just saw a pretty good movie, “The Princess and the Pirate.” Bob Hope played the part of a pirate, & I can’t think of the girls name. Have you been to any movies lately? We had deer steaks for supper tonight. I like it just as well as beef. I must stop and go to bed, honey. I love you with all my heart, Mary. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3470 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 5, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/05/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/d60a920327738a314631629995b25956.pdf 41d6d101e122c89cc9f7f2b011213adb PDF Text Text Feb 6, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I got Ray & Anita’s Xmas box today; no letters, though. They sent me some canned meat (Spam), juice, soap, tooth paste, postum, cigarettes, and a few other toilet articles. I’m going to write to him today or tomorrow. I can use everything that was sent to me. We don’t always get our rations so all of this stuff will come in handy. One time I was down to my last bar of soap. Remember the soap that you sent me in Fresno? That’s the bar I had left, I think it was Wrisleys. How is Diana? How much does she weigh? I think the picture you sent me is swell. I know how glad you will be when summer comes, although Diana probably likes it just as well as winter. This is one winter that I’ll never forget, I think you know what I mean. Bye darling. I love you, Mary. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3471 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 6, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/06/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/07f382f928cbb3ea7fb4e036c1d86f52.pdf 331c466420ebbbbd404f4dd022bf8bb5 PDF Text Text Feb. 7, 1945 Burma Mary Dearest, I didn’t get any mail today. I should get some tomorrow; it’s been three days since I heard from you. I wrote Ray & Anita a letter last night thanking them for the Xmas box. We had some postum last night and it was pretty good. One of the boys in my tent bought two dozen fresh eggs from the natives so we had another supper. How much is eggs back home? We paid seven rupees for two dozen, that’s about $2.10 U.S. money. That’s the first fresh eggs I’ve had since I’ve been overseas. I hope that we can get some more sometime. Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary. Time has passed pretty fast, don’t seem like it’s been four years. I’m going to send you something. It will be several weeks late but I know you will understand. I only hope that I will be home by this time next year, darling. I love you very much, Mary. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3472 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 7, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/07/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/b9650cb50922ecdb74948c02e01dbd21.pdf 76285219e3a9bc40510af54bf7089035 PDF Text Text Feb. 8, 1945 Burma To My Darling wife: I received four letters today, two from you, one with the sports magazine, once From I. Eagleman, and one from Phelps. Your letter was dated 17 Jan. The one with the magazine was Jan 22, that the way it usually happens, the most important letters arrive later than the others. You have been getting quite a lot of mail; then letters and the week isn’t over yet. I hope I do that good this week. I may have dated some of my letters wrong honey, I have a hard time remembering what day of the month it is, the one dated Dec 2 was probably Jan 2. The letter I got from I say was sent free and it reached me the same time your air-mail did, I sometimes wonder about the mail situation! Ha! I just wrote to I say two days ago but it looks like I will write him another letter. He is still training dogs in the K-9 corps. I guess he likes it O.K. Told me he was just getting ready to go on furlough I see no reason why he shouldn’t like it. Just being in the States would satisfy me. Do you remember Eddie Trafton, he went to school with me in K. C. I say said that he was just about to finish his pilots training. I’m going to ask for his address. About a month ago I had a hard time finding stationary, so that accounts for so many different kinds. This tablet I have now was given to me by an English soldier. I still have the box you sent me for Xmas, also two or three boxes on the way so I shouldn’t run out very soon I’ll tell you the reason that I don’t use both sides of the paper. If the censor cuts something out it don’t destroy any of the letter on the other side. I’ll admit it would save a lot of paper to use both side, but I don’t just in case. We had a good supper tonight, beef-steak, corn, beans, biscuits, jam, peaches, and tea. The steak I had was tender, most of the time it’s pretty tough. Too bad about the High School having to forfeit all of their basketball games. Looks like they would have known better than to use the boys not eligible. Did you see any of the games? Honey, I wish you would go to the Eastern Star meetings, I want to belong to the Masonic’ when I get back. It would be someplace for you to go once in a while. I saw a good G. I. stage show last night. They also had some good music and a speaker that explained the G. I. Bill of Rights. Happy wedding anniversary darling. I love you with all my heart. Yours forever, Earl ��rs fruceba CE.REMGEbe Fe rPalG �‘)yet pay areal Pouay newPat k,J§ oe ere vere ra: £ pe orl Gos. ek. tt bee oe th Let areelh , fq As Rath. J ne We en wanna He Cheah ttl, oni: dw Mote iy: aod cht bh wer gout obit & fod hie addres. Abenta cneelh age oted aren , thowt es, wapepcamme fend Gar eslSwo in q fy o e— hate Ab eh hdll hea: , dh MeR a ow Exybed ht n, ohn ive bee aye tent ome thHama wy a oh on than bee ow Bike oe bl th green thf ck teal parting Ub uh ave wf ch une oh btLf davt tatoy Fe ww «th ethe ah. bi te oe G pe pe R Af L on e e pe m u ck feel ta, bk S tel jot de on. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3473 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 8, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/08/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/645f7a0954657d247c36c583eba0ad0d.pdf cab3708e32ae4f57c699cc2ad8c75b64 PDF Text Text Feb. 9, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I didn’t get any mail today. It will probably be three or four days before I get anymore. I wrote to the Guide Lamp yesterday, they were sending letters to one of my old addresses. I wrote to Bob Ludlow a long time ago, wonder why he don’t answer? Do you see him very often? Is he still working at the drug store? I think I will go to the movie tonight, I’ve not been to one for two or three nights. The Princess and the Pirate was the best one I’ve seen for a long time. How is the weather back home? It should be getting a little warmer pretty soon. I know how glad you will be when summer comes. It’s supper time so I must stop. I love you with all my heart, darling. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3474 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters February 9, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/09/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/4fa461d40101002462c41fdc7fda8b73.pdf da977bba919439e8c5535e5c544e4520 PDF Text Text Wed. Jan. 10, 1945 Burma My Dearest Wife, I didn’t do very much today. I worked until noon, but was not very busy. I washed my field jacket this afternoon with the soap I got in my Xmas box from M. Moore. My jacket is clean but not dry yet, so I won’t be able to wear it tonight. I’m going to the movie tonight, I saw “Best Foot Forward” last night, I think that’s the third time. The only reason I went was to hear H. James band, he played some very good jive. I got a letter from you today dated Dec. 11. I wish out mail would get straightened out. The snow you mentioned in the letter sounds just like Indiana’s winter. I suppose you are tired of snow and cold weather. I don’t realize that this is Jan, all the days are pretty warm. I love you very much, darling Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3440 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 10, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/10/1945 Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/a0a0208628360a306cfed3620cc920d2.pdf ec51225d008cca51ff9224ec6db3fd76 PDF Text Text Thurs. Jan. 11, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, No mail to-day. One of the boys in my tent for a package yesterday. That’s all the mail there has been in the last two days. He got a can of pop-corn so we are going to pop it this evening. I have not had any pop-corn since I left the states. How is Diana? I was just looking at the pictures you sent me. She looks much taller since I last saw her. Send me some more pictures when you can. I wish you would send some of yourself. I suppose film is pretty hard to get thought. I think there is going to be a movie tonight, so I’m going - about 8:00. I love you more each day, darling. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3441 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 11, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/11/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/4ceaa0269b0c7c7c37634a03ecb4ca2a.pdf 6510ac4cfabba7be76dc9475e78e56e1 PDF Text Text Fri. Jan. 12, 1945 Burma To My Dearest Wife, I received two letter from you to-day, they were dated 21 and 27 Dec. I just finished writing a letter to Dad. I write to him once a week. I wrote to Ray & Anita a long time ago but have not received and answer yet. I will try to send you the Roundup as soon as I get one. Papers are even hard to get here. There is a lot of interesting news in that paper about this theater. Did Jane and John eat supper with you? You mentioned cleaning the kitchen, hope they didn’t disappoint you. It must be wonderful to come home on furlough and be with your wife. I would give anything to see you darling. Diana received a lot of gifts, Xmas. What did she think about them? I only wish I could have sent her something. If I ever am located near a P. X. I will buy you and her something. That’s a promise! We had a dental inspection this evening. My teeth were O.K. Have you been to the dentist lately? Honey, please take care of your teeth, & have them looked at every few months. The dinner you had Xmas sounded very good, I could sure go for some food like that! Its about 8:30 so I must stop and make my bed, I had the blankets out in the sun all day, airing. I love you very much, darling. Yours forever, Earl ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3446 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 12, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/12/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/69e2c660875535304aabbf265e526374.pdf becaaac39497ceab2af822f7b9774077 PDF Text Text Sat. Jan. 13, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, No letter from you today, I got two packages. One from Neil and the other from Alice. Alice sent me some cookies, Neil sent me some sports magazines and a box of chocolate. I will write them tomorrow and thank them for the packages. I have so many letters to write that I’ll never get caught up. I just finished eating supper, we had spaghetti, it was very good. Some of the boys killed a deer last night so we will have steak tomorrow. I’m going to the show tonight. I don’t know what’s playing, never do until the show starts. I hope we have one I haven’t seen, our movies have not been very good lately. Bye darling, I love you very much. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3447 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 13, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/13/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/30e5c34699c4ef71d2c90f91cec04da0.pdf 323ce10bff1a94427a565d141dda1acf PDF Text Text Sun. Jan. 14, 1945 Burma Mary Darling, I told you in last nights letter that I didn’t get any mail from you - later in the evening someone brought me a letter. It must have been misplaced when we had mail call. The letter was written Dec. 22. I see Jane & John arrived, how long did they stay? Has John finished school yet? I wrote to Neil and Hutch to-day. I have not heard from any of the boys in the 17th for a long time. Norgrant owes me a letter, I don’t know why he don’t write. The cookies Alice sent me are sure good, I ate so many of them today that I didn’t have much of an appetite. I didn’t do much today, washed my hair and shaved that’s about all. Saw a show last night, “Bermuda Mystery.” I love you, Mary. No mail today. Yours, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3448 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 14, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/14/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/981e8c35c61e15ea9ca01e03aee6b66f.pdf e62551b2234e2f1338a063d0cf5987be PDF Text Text Mon. Jan. 15, 1945 Burma Mary Dearest, I didn’t get any mail from you to-day. Not much first class mail came in, just a few packages. I was lucky to get one, it was from Bob. He sent me several things, and I can use all of them. I wont name them for you because you probably know what he sent. I don’t see how he got all that stuff in so small a box. I needed a new tooth brush and was going to ask you to send me one, Bob sent me one so I wont ask you now. I wrote him a letter today thanking him for the package. Have you been working at the hardware lately? You haven’t mentioned anything about it in your letters, I suppose Ida is working now. I must stop for now honey. I love you darling. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3449 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 15, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/15/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/4785ffb0a6777390669b33a8f4f69a3e.pdf 1eef78685e7fc06f15d3c42f9c598657 PDF Text Text Tues. Jan. 16, 1945 Burma To My Darling Wife, I got a package from Dot today. After I opened it I found that some of the gifts were from Diana and you. I can use everything you sent me. I think the picture of Diana is beautiful, I’m going to trim the edges a little and put it in my folder. Where was the picture taken? I couldn’t ask for a better Xmas gift, darling. All I want now is a picture of you; soon as I get enough pictures’ I will change them, one for every day in the week. I went to the movie last night, didn’t enjoy it very much - a murder mystery, “One Corpse Too Many.” Jean Parker and Jack Healy were the leading actors. I don’t feel very good to night, I have a little cold and headache. Soon as I finish this letter I’m going to bed. I will write Dot and thank her for the gifts. Thanks for everything, darling. I love you more each day. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3450 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 16, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/16/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/d3ad5c9540393339353306c29ef39638.pdf 654bb801a62e21ab8c04a55e8416a867 PDF Text Text Somewhere in the mountains March 16, 1944 Hi Honey, I’m sitting on a rock enjoying the beautiful scenery while writing you this letter. I wish you could see how beautiful it is up here, this stream is so cold and clean that you can see the bottom almost any place. I have seen several fish right by our tent. I saw some deer tracks just a few yds. upstream; and I sure would like to hunt and fish some but we don’t have any equipment. There is rocks up here as big as a house and in the cracks are little lizard’s that can run like hell, you can hardly see them they go so fast. I see two of them on a big rock running them self’s. I shaved yesterday and boy did I have a time, this water is so cold that it just about froze my face, but I sure felt good after I finished. I washed my feet this morn in the stream too. It rained about all day Mon., but has stopped at the present and the temp is swell during the day time. At night it frost; everything white and even freezes ice in some places. I’m sorry I let my close get so dirty, I promise I won’t do it again; often I come from the mts. How are you getting along with your new job? Don’t work too hard honey. Mr. Bean got a pass tonight. I hope to get one tomorrow or just as soon as I can. We work 8 hr. shifts so as soon as I’m on the 7:00 am to 3:00 pm I should get a pass. It’s about 50 mi to Fresno. I must stop honey, and eat supper. I’m on 11:00 pm to 7:00 am tonight Bye darling I love you very much. Your husband Earl l �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3426 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 16, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/16/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource A letter from Earl D Waymire to his wife Mary about World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/4aeb0b8e5382bc099f62a44f5dba41bf.pdf 0dc484f36916aba4242e3ec913af2cd2 PDF Text Text Fri. Jan. 19, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, No mail from you today. I got a Xmas package from the Methodist Church, a letter from Bevy and one from Neil. I think I have received about all of my Xmas boxes, I think this was my seventh one. I needed most of the things sent to me. I have enough foot-powder to last me a life time - six cans! I have four new tooth brushes, I need them, my old one was about worn out. I have had it almost a year. I just finished reading my sports magazines so I’m sending them to Lambourn. He likes to read them as well as I do so we exchange. Do you still work at the hardware store every Fri? I can see why Walt McCord annoys you, he talks all the time and doesn’t say anything. How is Diana? The picture of her is very good. I wish you would send me a picture of your self. Hope you get some mail soon. I love you more than ever, Mary. Your husband, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3451 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 19, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/19/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/65abdabbfe2fee319d08491223cbefa7.pdf b53d21b3986fd3ed8425b890192abc18 PDF Text Text Sat. Jan. 20, 1945 Burma Mary Darling, I didn’t get any mail from you to-day, not much mail has come in the last few days. I got a letter from Bob today. It was postmarked Jan 2., that’s the latest letter I have received up to date. He sent me a clipping out of the D.R. Clan, of Harry Blake and his wife. The picture was good, I think it was taken at the Remy. He also told me that Russ Hooper is at Camp Sibert, Aba. I don’t know why he don’t write, I wrote to him a long time ago. I just happened to think about how long I’ve been in the army, it was two years Jan 14. I think that’s one date I will never forget. I hope I’m home by this time next year. I love you darling, and miss you more each day. Your husband, Earl I’ll surprise you this time - the money order. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3452 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 20, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/20/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/92ae08d5fbe512e3125bd71db4dc21b9.pdf d2f421eae2dc25cb52b504f33cf83081 PDF Text Text Sun. Jan. 21, 1945 Burma To My Darling wife, I just finished eating supper, we had corn fritters, cold pork loaf, cheese, tomatoes, bread & jam, and hot chocolate. I was very hungry tonight. I ate everything in my mess-kit. We have had good food lately, I hope it stays this way. I read the letter you wrote to Fiola. He’s a good pal of mine and we have been buddies for over a year. I don’t think you ever met him. He lives in Illinois, Brookfield I think, its not very far from Chicago. I didn’t get any mail today, hope you had better luck than I did, honey. I love you Mary, more & more each day. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3453 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 21, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/21/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/7d711f3b79e4d9c6eb7eea6e8999dc01.pdf 1615935caf7e6c97121d9fb25c56621d PDF Text Text Jan. 22, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I just came from the movie, it wasn’t very good. Jack O’ Rie & Donald O’Connor were pretty good but the movie was old. I don’t remember the name. I was going to write your letter before going to the show, but the truck left at 6:30 and I didn’t have time. I have received no mail for four days, I don’t know what’s holding it up, I hope its not lost. Maybe I will get some tomorrow. I just smoked one of the cigars I got in my rations, they don’t taste very good so I’m going to give them to Lambourn, he likes them and won’t smoke anything else. Its 10:30 so I will stop for tonight. I love you darling and miss you more each day. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3454 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 22, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/22/1945 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Waymire Letters Description An account of the resource Letters written to Mary from her husband Earl Waymire during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army https://historical2.elwood.lib.in.us/files/original/ad3e5fa575de9912b95a6ead4b867a01.pdf 5c634fa0418c8aa10a36db9d71d840d0 PDF Text Text Tues. Jan 23, 1945 Burma Dearest Mary, I finally got some mail today, a letter from the Methodist Preacher. I had hoped of hearing from you but soon as I saw the large envelope, I knew it wasn’t from you. This is the fifth day - and still no mail, it must be delayed somewhere. The letter I got today was postmarked Jan 5. We had a pretty good supper tonight; beef, brown gravy, boiled cabbage, green beans, cake, dessert, and tea. I’ve had a good appetite for several months and have been eating everything in my mess kit. I think I have gained a little more weight. How have you been feeling? Darling please take care of yourself. I can’t think of much to write about honey, I’ll do better soon as I get some mail. I love you with all my heart, Mary. Yours forever, Earl �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource circ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context ARTL-3456 Title A name given to the resource Waymire Letters January 23, 1945 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Earl D Waymire Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/23/1945 Description An account of the resource Letters written by Earl Waymire to his wife Mary during World War II. Notes: Waymire, Earl, Earl D, Mary, World War II, 1944, 1945, letters, United States Army, U. S. Army