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Letter Written by S. Benjamin Spinella to the Bryant College Service Club Dated November 6, 1943
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U.S.S. WEEHAWKENc/o Fleet Post OfficeNew York, N. Y.
6 November 1943
The Bryant Service Club Bryant College Hope Street Providence, R.I.
Gentlemen:
Thank you very much for the kind and generous gift I received from you.
I received a box of candy on November 2. It so happened that I received it in the States. I’ve been overseas and landed in the States several days previous.
While overseas I served in the Mediterranean Sea and was in on the invasion of Sicily. We also visited many foreign ports, including Oran, Algiers, Bizerte, Tunisia and many other places in Africa and the Mediterranean.
We were on our way to Salerno for the invasion of Italy, when we heard, by radio, of the Italian capitulation. It was a grand sight to see the Italian Fleet surrender to the Allies.
Many are the things I’ve seen and done, but time does not permit my writing about them at this time. However, I will probably drop in at the college while on my leave, if I have that much time.
The gift sent to me last Christmas was not received until February, 1943, at which time I arrived in the States from Casablanca. I was in Casablanca from the fall of 1942.
I know it brings a lot of happiness to those of us in the service realizing that we are still remembered by the college through its Service Club.
Again let me express my sincere thanks to all of you in the service Club who are making it possible for us in the services to receive such gifts.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and a continued success in your splendid work in making all Bryant Alumni, in the armed forces, happy they went to Bryant.
An AlumnusS. Benjamin SpinellaS. Benjamin Spinella, Ylc
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Letter Written by S. Benjamin Spinella to the Bryant College Service Club Dated February 16, 1943
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U. S. S. WEEHAWKEN
% postmaster, N.Y.
February 16, 1943
Bryant Servicemens’ Club Bryant College Providence, R. I.
To all concerned:
Thank you all very much for the box of candy sent to me for Christmas.
At Christmas time, I was out in the war zone, many miles away from the states. I came back to the states on February 7th, and on February 8th, we, the crew, received our first mail in many months. I was indeed surprised to receive the package from the Bryant Servicemens’ Club. It was in very good condition and I, together with my shipmates, enjoyed our Hallowe’en [sic], Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years on the day of our arrival in the states.
I’m a yeoman second class, aboard one of the Navy’s largest minelayers. The duty aboard this type of ship is very dangerous, especially when one considers the fact that we carry tons of TNT. One hit by and enemy ship on almost any part of our ship will blow us to bits.
I was in Africa, at Casablanca, where I saw service and action. We mined the coast of certain places, places which I cannot mention. Also was in the Mediterranean, Gibralter [sic] and other places.
Casablanca, I would say, is a fair city. It has some beautiful buildings and parks. The fig, orange, and tangerine trees add greatly to the beauty of this place.
Besides the French; Italians and Spanish live here. There are many tribes of Arabs and Moslems here. They just loiter on the streets in groups selling their wares. They are very dangerous at times and have to be dealt with.
We had air-raids here, one of which occurred on or about Christmas Eve. This one lasted about five hours. The flashes of the guns and the wakes of the tracers in the sky lit up the night like a Christmas tree.
The sun rises about 8:30 a.m., which made the days very short.
Gibralter [sic] is a nice place and will be very difficult to the Axis to overpower. Can’t say much about this place.
Well, I guess I’ll stop for now for I’ll be here all day just writing.
Again, let me thank all of you who made it possible for me and also others in the same position, to receive this gift. I appreciate it very much and will remember it always.
You know when a sailor is on watch out at sea, he had plenty to think about and you know the way it is, one’s mind just begins to wander on and on and knowing that someone thought of him makes him feel very happy and thankful.
During action my battle station is in the Fire Control. This is the place from which the range and angles and scales are given to the gunners and also the word to fire.
Thank you all very much I’ll write you again and will try to drop in when I get some leave.
Sincerely
S. Benjamin Spinella Y 2/c [Transcription ends
Letter Written by Benjamin Earl Anthony, Jr. to the Bryant College Service Club Dated February 28, 1943
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ARMY AIR FORCES INTELLIGENCE SCHOOL HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
February 28, 1943
Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence, R.I.
Dear Members:-
I want to thank you for the several packages I have received from you. I had left Texas when the Christmas package was sent, but it was forwarded to me and arrived in excellent condition.
You are all to be commended for your fine spirit and thoughtfulness. No doubt you have close relatives or friends of your own in the service that you also remember. Then too, I understand your courses have been stepped up to enable you to get out as soon as possible to take jobs where you are badly needed. Taking time out for the Bryant Service Club when you already have so much to do is most gratifying I’m sure to the men and boys who are away from home. Especially, those who are in the foreign theaters.
Incidentally, you can tell the Alumni Assn. that John H. Conroy, Jr. Bryant ’35 is now a 2nd Lt. in the Quartermaster Corps and is stationed in the Pacific area.
Again I thank you all.
Sincerely
B. Earl Anthony, Jr. 2nd Lt., A.A.F.
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Postcard Written by Cornelius E. Corrigan to the Bryant College Service Club
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HAPPY EASTER, BRYANT ALUMNUS
Another little remembrance from the Bryant Service Club. A camel may go a long time without water but your buddies at Bryant do not want you to go too long without a few Camels to tell you that we think of you. Good Luck to you, always!
THE BRYANT SERVICE CLUB
And, PUL-L-EEZE, acknowledge receipt of this package so that we may know we have your correct address for any future packages. Acknowledge to the Bryant Service Club - -not any individual.
Bryant Service Club:
It is mighty fine thing to have such a pleasant surprise come to you on Easter Sunday and please let me extend my very sincere thanks to you for such a lovely box of candy.
I am now on my way to overseas service and hope to pay Bryant a visit when I return.
SincerelyM/Sgt Cornelius E. Corrigan24TH Fin Div SectionFt. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
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Letter Written by Frank S. Zorra, Jr. to the Bryant College Service Club Dated July 2, 1943
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Friday, July 2, 1943
Bryant Service Club,
Many thanks for your enjoyable gift. It was a pleasant surprise. It’s a grand feeling to know that the boys in the service are still remembered by our former classmates.
Most of the boys in my company are either E.R.C., like myself, or college graduates and they all thought that it was a grand jesture [sic], and Bryant made a very good impression on them.
I’m sorry I haven’t been able to answer sooner, but being in class morning, noon, and night doesn’t give me very much time to write. I will complete school tomorrow and will probably be sent to some other camp. I will notify you of my change in address.
Thanks again for everything you’ve done.
Sincerely,Frank Zorra[Transcription ends
Letter Written by Cornelius E. Corrigan to the Bryant College Service Club Dated December 3, 1943
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Bryant Service ClubProvidence, R. I.
Dear Sirs:
Again let me thank you for your kind gift of cigarettes. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.
For record purposes on and after Jan. 21, 1944 my address will be as follows:
3548th SUArmy Finance SchoolFt. Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
With kindest regards for the Holiday Season. I am
SincerelyT/Sgt C. E. Corrigan[Transcription ends
Ellen Wilson Leadership Center
No full textThe Ellen Wilson Leadership Center is the epicenter of leadership initiatives at Bryant University. Its core mission is to build extraordinary, ethical, and inclusive leaders capable of impacting the world.
Anchored in the new Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Center (BELC), the center builds upon Bryant’s legacy of leadership and empowers all students to explore and enrich their leadership potential in ever greater ways during their college experience and well beyond. The center serves as a robust hub for groundbreaking research in leadership and management topics, including an undergraduate leadership summit and programming such as a lecture series and Leaders in Residence.
Key Initiatives Ellen Wilson Leadership Fellows Women’s Leadership Institute Leadership certification available for all Bryant students Forté partnership Rich co-curricular programming, such as book groups and author seminars Experiential opportunities and learning labs Annual Undergraduate Leaders’ Summit Robust Leader in Residence program Mentorship matching and networking Undergraduate research opportunities
Ellen Wilson Leadership Fellows
Throughout their four years at Bryant, Ellen Wilson Leadership Fellows have access to intensive co-curricular leadership training, stipends, and other opportunities.
The program awards $5,000 stipends annually to 20 incoming first-year students who show strong leadership skills or an interest in building skills. The stipend can be used to fund leadership growth opportunities such as academic research, unpaid internships, attending conferences, and study abroad programs. Wilson Fellows learn about leadership from faculty, Leaders in Residence, alumni mentors, their peers, and staff. This transformative opportunity helps shape their long-term path after Bryant — to be part of a community that focuses on leadership as a subject and on developing strong, bold, inclusive, ethical leaders for the future.
The goals of the program are to support a sense of confidence, empowerment, and belonging at Bryant; to enable the pursuit of greater leadership opportunities; to build confidence in the classroom and a stronger sense of self-knowledge; and to help students apply their growing leadership skills to a variety of situations and life experiences.https://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/belc/1000/thumbnail.jp
Letter Written by Walter L. Bergquist to the Bryant College Service Club Dated February 8, 1943
No full text[Transcription begins] FORT BENJ. HARRISON INDIANA
February 8th, 1943
Dear Sir—
I am a graduate of Bryant College, 1936 and at present am attending the Army Finance School here at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Insomuch as you have been very gracious to me on several other occasions, I am turning to you once more for assistance.
I am seeking an appointment as a warrant officer in the Finance Department of the Army and my formal application requires a letter of reference, with two signed original copies.
Am hoping that you can assist me in this matter inasmuch as your name on a letter of recommendation would help my application considerably. The only necessary consideration is that considerable urgency is required on my part as my application must be submitted by the 20th of February. Although I realize that you must be quite busy these days, I am hoping that you may be able to spare a few moments in which to grant my request.
Thank you very much for any consideration which you may be able to give me. I also wish to again thank the Bryant Service Club through you, for the thoughtfulness of the Christmas gift. It was a wonderful gesture and makes one feel very good to know that his Alma Mater is still thinking of him.
Very truly yours, Private Walter L. Bergquist Company H—2nd Finance Training Battalion Platoon 1 Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana [Transcription ends
Commencement, August 5, 1949, Benjamin F. Fairless Addresses Graduates
No full textBlack and white photograph taken during Commencement, August 5, 1949. Benjamin Franklin Fairless, (1890-1962), President of U.S. Steel from 1938 until 1952, delivered the address, entitled: Light Your Candle . He was one of three honorary recipients.
The other two honorary degree recipients were John O. Pastore, Governor of Rhode Island from 1945 until 1950, and Col. Clement Kennedy, President of the New Ocean House Hotel in Swampscott, MA.
Seated behind Mr. Fairless is John O. Pastore and to Mr. Pastore\u27s left is Dr. Henry (Harry) L. Jacobs, President of Bryant College from 1916 until 1961.https://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/1079/thumbnail.jp
The 1969 Bryant Yearbook, The Bryant Ledger
No full textEditor: Joseph T. Duffy
Business Manager: David G. Pintka
Advertising Manager: Marco D. Petruzzi
Sports Editor: Benjamin M. Meyer
Photography: Peter Verluyten
Advisor: Lee Weaver`https://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/yearbooks/1034/thumbnail.jp
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