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Information on War Ration Books

Description: Letter written by Roland O. Mueller about war rations and war ration books. The letter mentions rations for farmers and war-era recycling.
Date: unknown
Creator: Mueller, Roland O.
Partner: Northeast Lakeview College

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945]

Description: Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on April 21, 1945. He details his voyage from Los Angeles, California on the way to Calcutta, India, including a stop in Australia where he met up with a friend.
Date: April 21, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, apologizing for not writing for a while. He says he has been very busy and has not had much time. There is a paragraph towards the end that has been removed.
Date: January 8, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 19, 1944]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his distaste for the army. Powell suggests that is it better to voluntarily enlist into the military rather than waiting to be drafted. Powell also discusses his discontent for the current political climate in Texas and the recent election.
Date: November 19, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 23, 1945]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing how he hasn't heard from some of his friends for some weeks now. He writes that he has not heard from his dad and does not believe that he is writing.
Date: January 23, 1945
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, August 29, 1944]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his homesickness and the mail he has received. Powell says there is not much to write about except that he is in good health.
Date: August 29, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Veterans Administration Letter]

Description: Letter from R. N. Fish of the Veterans Administration to Justin L. Bible, informing him that he is not eligible for additional educational benefits because he did not initiate his training on or before July 25, 1951.
Date: December 20, 1951
Creator: Fish, R. N.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, October 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on October 2, 1945. He laments the slowness of the mail service now that the Army is only focusing on getting soldiers home, and talks about things he remembers from home.
Date: October 2, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 17, 1944]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing a letter from Dale and that he is in good health. Powell asks about Aubrey and says he is ready to get out of the intense heat.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, May 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his homesickness and the letters he has received. Powell writes he is in love with Dona and cannot wait to be back home with her.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, July 28, 1945]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his concern with the prospect of invading Japan. Powell writes that many American soldiers will be killed if this happens. He writes that it is difficult to try to meet some of his friends in different outfits because they are difficult to find.
Date: July 28, 1945
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 9, 1944]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his possible stationing in the Philippines. Powell asks about Aubrey and says he received a V mail from Daisy.
Date: November 9, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, August 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on August 12, 1945, relating his reaction and that of the soldiers in his outfit to the news that Japan has surrendered and the war is over. He is delighted at the thought of coming home and starting a family.
Date: August 12, 1945
Creator: Fielder, Park B.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, May 29]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his plans to see Dale. He says Day Skinner is also in the Philippines. Powell is sad to find out his dad is in ailing health.
Date: 194u-05-29
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, July 16]

Description: Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his discontent towards Evelyn for not taking proper care of her son Billy while her husband Dale is away. Powell thinks the war may be over soon.
Date: 194u-07-16
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1942]

Description: Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his new favorable conditions in Hawaii. He enjoys the food and hopes to be there longer.
Date: November 28, 1942
Creator: Powell, Dale
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum
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