Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Corporal Steven Warhol to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private Donald Tonder to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Walter W. Smith to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record asking that the newspaper be sent to his new address in England.
A letter from Henry H. Sibley, St. Paul, Minnesota, to Charles Benson, President of the Young Men's Library Association (YMLA), regarding his upcoming speaking engagement in Winona, Minnesota. Sibley's lecture on the "Early Times of Minnesota" took place on the last day in February in 1867 and was sponsored by the YMLA.
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is letter from Private Donald Rozycki to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record letting him know his new address in England and hoping the newspaper shows up soon.
Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record, sent every soldier from Columbia Heights free copies of the local paper during World War II. Soldiers wrote to let him know where they were stationed, when their address changed, and sent him short letters. This is a letter from Private Jack Podany to Peter Tema, editor of the Columbia Heights Record wishing him a happy Thanksgiving and asking to be sent the local newspaper while in England.
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding Powers' new business. Lewis also mentions that he has a new rug for his study.
Letter written from unknown location regarding a newspaper publishing an untrue report that Lewis would be directing two plays at the University of Minnesota.
Letter written from Hotel Loraine, Madison, Wisconsin, regarding his trip from Olivet, Michigan to Madison, Wisconsin and then along to St. Cloud, Minnesota. Lewis discusses his visit to Sauk Centre, Minnesota in which people on Main Street stop and ask if he remembers them.
Letter from Lakeville, Connecticut, regarding Lewis' visit with Powers' mother and David. Lewis wishes Powers luck with her dress rehearsal in the production of "Blind Alley."
Letter written from unknown location, regarding Lewis' writing and the university course that he is teaching. Lewis also mentions his lunch date with Governor Harold Stassen.
Letter written from unknown location in which Lewis discusses the novel he is working on, "Gideon Planish." Lewis also mentions going to see the Minneapolis Symphony.
Letter written from the Chase Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, regarding Lewis' train journey and debate tour. He discusses his thoughts on reading the novel, "War and Peace."
Letter written from the Olympic Hotel, Seattle, Washington, regarding Lewis' lectures and debates. He also discusses going on tours of the Boeing plant and Todd Shipbuilding Works.
Letter written from Madison, Wisconsin, regarding Lewis' illness with a sore throat, his excitement at an up-coming visit from Powers, and his plan to get a cat.
Letter written from Madison, Wisconsin, regarding Lewis' frustration with Mr. Piscator of New York and the way he is handling the casting of Lewis' (unnamed) play.
Letter written from Madison, Wisconsin, regarding Lewis' upcoming broadcasting of a national hookup on NBC. Lewis also discusses his daily Italian lessons which he is taking with the use of a phonograph and his interest in Brazil.
Letter written from Madison, Wisconsin, regarding Lewis' teaching of writing and his students at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Lewis also discusses his new cat named Flying Squirrel and Powers' upcoming trip to Minnesota.
Letter written from the River Inn, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, in which Lewis discusses his meeting with a man by the name of Paul Perrault. Having just returned to the Fergus Falls area after travelling with a circus as a mind-reader, Perrault tells Lewis that he can give him a lot of material for a book.
Letter written from Thorvale Farm, Williamstown, Massachusetts, regarding the decoration of Lewis' home. Lewis also discusses that he is considering a script, presumably based on his newest book, "Kingsblood Royal."
Letter written from unknown location regarding Lewis' stint as a judge at the Minneapolis Art Institute for the annual St. Paul - Minneapolis exhibition. Lewis also discusses his students, the progress of his writing, and his earlier novel, "It Can't Happen Here."