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[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 22, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family telling them that she misses them and explaining why she could not have written sooner. She tells them that she cannot write much about her travels but that she is eating well, getting a tan, and has not gotten sea sick. She suggests her family pass the letter along, since it is futile to write letters to several people when there is nothing to write about.
Date: April 22, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, May 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family recounting her daily life while sailing from the United States to the Philippine Islands and upon arriving there. On the island, she tells them that they live in an old Catholic Academy with partial damage from the war, sleep on cots with mosquito bars, and eat with mess kits and canteens in a tent. She mentions that upon arriving, the Filipino people were happy to see them. Agnes' life on the boat consisted of dancing, singing, performances f… more
Date: May 2, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 27, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family discussing daily life sailing to the Philippine Islands. She hopes that they will be finished sailing soon. She sleeps on the tennis deck and has gotten so used to being rained out that she covers her head and falls back asleep. Agnes spends her time with Dienst and Baird, who she mentions were married before leaving Topeha. They occasionally see the U.S. Orchestra and movies and there are always song-fests in the evenings.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - July 1, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated July 1, 1945. She writes to check in on LCDR Robert W. Copeland and gives updates about a new ship to be named after Samuel B. Roberts, a destroyer (D.D. 823) launching out of Orange, Texas on October 27, 1945. She asks about Copeland’s injury and her plans for the holidays.
Date: July 1, 1945
Creator: Roberts, Mrs. Samuel B.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur - December 27, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur, dated December 27, 1945. Responding to a letter from William Katsur, Roberts writes about being released from active duty, returning to his law practice, and dealing with his leg injury from the Battle off Samar.
Date: December 27, 1945
Creator: Roberts, E. E., Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur - December 27, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts to William Katsur, dated December 27, 1945. Responding to a letter from William Katsur, Roberts writes about being released from active duty, returning to his law practice, and dealing with his leg injury from the Battle off Samar.
Date: December 27, 1945
Creator: Roberts, E. E., Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - July 1, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Mrs. Samuel B. Roberts to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated July 1, 1945. She writes to check in on LCDR Robert W. Copeland and gives updates about a new ship to be named after Samuel B. Roberts, a destroyer (D.D. 823) launching out of Orange, Texas on October 27, 1945. She asks about Copeland’s injury and her plans for the holidays.
Date: July 1, 1945
Creator: Roberts, Mrs. Samuel B.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - May 10, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated May 10, 1945. She reflects back on memories of Norbert and talks about her daughter, Judy. She mentions meeting a cook who was on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and knew Norbert. She also writes that she is pen pals with the mother of John Moran, who went missing in action on the U.S.S. Roberts.
Date: May 10, 1945
Creator: Brady, Virginia Margaret
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - May 10, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Virginia Margaret Brady to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated May 10, 1945. She reflects back on memories of Norbert and talks about her daughter, Judy. She mentions meeting a cook who was on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and knew Norbert. She also writes that she is pen pals with the mother of John Moran, who went missing in action on the U.S.S. Roberts.
Date: May 10, 1945
Creator: Brady, Virginia Margaret
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from C. H. Cronin to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - April 6, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from C.H. Cronin to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated April 6, 1945. C.H. Cronin served on board the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and he is replying to a letter from Copeland. He writes about his life and what other survivors of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts are doing. He mentions Copeland might write a book about the sinking of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
Date: April 6, 1945
Creator: Cronin, C. H.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from C. H. Cronin to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - April 6, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from C.H. Cronin to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated April 6, 1945. C.H. Cronin served on board the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and he is replying to a letter from Copeland. He writes about his life and what other survivors of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts are doing. He mentions Copeland might write a book about the sinking of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.
Date: April 6, 1945
Creator: Cronin, C. H.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr - March 27, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from LCDR Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr, dated March 27, 1945. He writes to Goldia Lee Carr in regards to the service of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He describes Paul’s characteristics, strengths, and final actions during the battle. He also mentions that he recommended Paul for the Navy Cross for his actions.
Date: March 27, 1945
Creator: Copeland, Robert W.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr - March 27, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from LCDR Robert W. Copeland to Goldia Lee Carr, dated March 27, 1945. He writes to Goldia Lee Carr in regards to the service of her husband, Paul Henry Carr, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. He describes Paul’s characteristics, strengths, and final actions during the battle. He also mentions that he recommended Paul for the Navy Cross for his actions.
Date: March 27, 1945
Creator: Copeland, Robert W.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Anna Satti to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - February 22, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Anna Satti to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated February 22, 1945. Satti writes to thank Copeland for his letter to her family about the death of her brother, Tullio Joseph Serafini, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She speaks about her and Tullio’s relationship, quotes some of his letters, talks about his last visit home and the desire of his wife to have the body returned for burial.
Date: February 22, 1945
Creator: Satti, Anna
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Anna Satti to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - February 22, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Anna Satti to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated February 22, 1945. Satti writes to thank Copeland for his letter to her family about the death of her brother, Tullio Joseph Serafini, who was killed in action during the Battle off Samar while serving on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She speaks about her and Tullio’s relationship, quotes some of his letters, talks about his last visit home and the desire of his wife to have the body returned for burial.
Date: February 22, 1945
Creator: Satti, Anna
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 19, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 19, 1945. She writes in regard to Robert’s letter about the death of her husband, John Jacobs Newmiller during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She enquires about receiving the money John accrued while serving.
Date: February 19, 1945
Creator: Newmiller, Elizabeth M.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 19, 1945]

Description: Handwritten letter from Elizabeth M. Newmiller to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 19, 1945. She writes in regard to Robert’s letter about the death of her husband, John Jacobs Newmiller during the Battle off Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She enquires about receiving the money John accrued while serving.
Date: February 19, 1945
Creator: Newmiller, Elizabeth M.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts Jr. - February 12, 1945]

Description: Typed letter from Jeanne Abramson to Lt. Comdr. E. E. Roberts, February 12, 1945. She writes to thank Roberts for his letter about the fate of her husband, Albert L. Abramson, who died in action during the Battle of Samar on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts. She mentions she enlisted in the WAVES and asks for the names and addresses of any men who survived and knew Albert.
Date: February 12, 1945
Creator: Abramson, Jeanne
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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