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[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]

Description: Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date: June 19, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Canterbury House in Perrysburg, Ohio]

Description: Postcard with an illustration of a building in Perrysburg, Ohio surrounded with trees, with a sign that says "Canterbury House. It's a tea room." A handwritten note addressed to Helen & John Aten says "We'll soon be starting home. It's all over, just ate supper here. Ma, Harriet & Ted."
Date: June 1943
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to The Military Service Publishing Company - June 12, 1941]

Description: A letter addressed to The Military Service Publishing Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, from Parramore Post 57 American Legion, T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, dated June 12, 1941. Carswell places an order for books including The State Defense Force Manual and 16 other military training manuals.
Date: June 12, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from L. Hollingsworth Wood to D. W. Kempner, June 21, 1949]

Description: Letter from L. Hollingsworth Wood to D. W. Kempner discussing the value of non-sectarianism in the resettlement of Displaced Persons(DPs) after WWII. The letter also highlights that IRC is effective and a low-cost program and appeals for funds, noting endorsements from public figures like Eleanor Roosevelt. The letter also shares success stories of resettled individuals and encourage support for their humanitarian efforts. The letter also includes facts about international rescue committee and … more
Date: June 21, 1949
Creator: Wood, L. Hollingsworth
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to William M. Nathan, June 22, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to William M. Nathan discussing his appointment to the pulpit of Congregation B'nai B'rith of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He explains that his position as the Hillel Director in Austin will be filled by someone appointed by Abe Sachar. He suggests raising the individual pledges price because he believes they are too low. Last, he mentions a need to hold another board meeting to discuss these topics.
Date: June 22, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943]

Description: Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole. McKie states that she has been listening to shortwave radio messages for four months and sending letters to families of P.O.W.s. McKie estimates she has already sent over 500 letters and has filled four scrapbooks. McKie also mentions family news and talks about life in California.
Date: June 5, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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