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Letter Written by Donald E. Walker to the Bryant College Service Club Dated December 11, 1943
Get PDF[Transcription begins] ARMY AIR BASE SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
11/December/1943
Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence, R. I.
Dear Friends;
Thank you for the Christmas package which I received in excellent condition today. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated and I was glad to hear from you again.
My address, as you will notice, has been changed again so I will be pleased if you will change your list in order that I may hear from you when you send out news of other Bryant graduates.
Thank you again for thinking of me and please remember me to everyone.
Sincerely, Lt. Don Walker [Transcription ends
Letter Written by James C. Moynihan to the Bryant College Service Club Dated June 17, 1943
Get PDF[Transcription begins]June 17, 1943
Dear Bryant Service Club:
Received your most welcomed package and I wish to take this time to than you. It seems like a long time since I\u27ve seen Bryant, but I never will forget the knowledge I gained there and the good times I had.
I am lucky enough to be stationed with Irving Hochman and I really don\u27t know what I\u27d do without him. We are in Ordnance and at present attending a supply school. We graduate in two weeks. That is just about the time I would be finishing my course at Bryant.
I want to wish all of my classmates that are graduating the best of luck. that is the wish of Hocky also and we only wish we were with you. Best regards to all.
Sincerely,Jimmie Moynihan[Transcription ends
Letter Written by Oliver C. Edwards to the Bryant College Service Club Dated January 18, 1943
Get PDF[Transcription begins] UNITED STATES AIR FORCES
Private Oliver Edwards 19th Photographic Mapping Squadron
Army Air Base Colorado Springs, Colorado
January 18, 1943
Thanks to the Bryant College Service Club for the cigarettes and letter. I got a lift from both.
It sure is great to see such spirit as this behind us; it is one of the few things that helps moral [sic]. Another thing that I feel compelled to mention is the fact that Bryant Students are so far ahead of other college “student bodies” in the country in thinking of the Men in the Service.
This letter is delayed due to the fact that I had a change of Posts since my address was sent to Bryant. It might be interesting to you to know how the Army & Air force moves you about. First it was Fort Devens, Mass. for induction, then to the Air Corps Tech training school at Miami Beach for Basic Training & Classification; from Miami to Lowry Field in Denver Colorado for training in Aerial Photography. Then after seven months of training I was sent to my perminent [sic] squadron here at Colorado Springs. How long we will be here I do not know.
Well there is little more to say except hello to Don Mullen & Jim Moynihan of Tau Epsilon.
Thanks again for cigarettes & Bryant news & letter.
Yours for Victory Oliver C. Edwards 41’
P.S. Say Hello to Mr. Vinal, Mr. Richards and all the other members of the Faculty for me. [Transcription ends
V-Mail Written by James J. LaRussa to the Bryant College Service Club Dated June 2, 1944
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James J. LaRussa Y2/cC. B. M. A. 597c/o F. P. O.San Francisco, Calif.2 June 1944
Bryant Service Clubc/o Bryant CollegeProvidence 6Rhode Island. U. S. A.
Somewhere in the Hawaiian Islands
Dear Bryant Service Club:
Moving around, as I have been doing these past few months, have kept me fairly busy--that is why I haven\u27t been able to write. I know Mr. Naylor wouldn\u27t approve of one of his students starting a letter with an aplogy, but this is an exception, so please accept my apologies for not writing to you sooner.
I seems that when we Bryant students, who are in the service, want something they turn to their Alma Mater. If it is possible I would like very much to receive the college newspaper. I haven\u27t received the last 4 issues and if convenient I would like to obtain them.
No doubt Miss Blaney has her hands filled these days, as there must be triple the amount of fellas in the service, who attended Bryant.
Give my regards to Ray Appleby, Mr. Richards and Mr. Vinal, and don\u27t forget Mack and Sully.
Best wishes to all--
Jim LaRussa Y2/c
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Letter Written by James J. LaRussa to the Bryant College Service Club Dated September 25, 1943
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25 Sept. 1943Saturday1015 o’clock
Dear Bryant Students:
I have been in the service now for 4 weeks and I must admit that they have been the most interesting and toughest weeks of my life. I can only recall one week at Bryant which was just as tough as this training, and that was the week of examinations. Truly an unforgettable week.
I am in the United States Naval Seabees. The job of the Construction Battalion (C.B’s) is to build advanced bases in enemy territory and to protect the base from enemy troops until the allied forces arrive.
This branch has grown over-night. From an unknown outfit, it has received praise from the Army Generals and Marine fighters. There are Seabees in and on every battle front at the present time. On lands, of which I cannot reveal, that will shortly become fighting fronts. For anyone who wants to fight and build, the Seabees is the outfit for them.
Camp Peary is far from pleasant, but considering what I am going to get shortly, this is paradise.
I miss Bryant, as you will, when you leave. I’m sure you will not readily forget your days at Bryant. For the fellows there, make the most of that education you are getting cause it means a lot when you get into the service. Because of my education at Bryant I will be given the opportunity to attend Yeoman’s school.
I don knot expect to remain in the U.S.A. long, but I do expect to be up to see Bryant before I leave.
I have almost completed boat training. In one day, I will no longer be called a “boat”.
As any time in the Navy is not yours, I must close this letter and get ready for another walk. To be exact 10 miles.
Lots of luck and best wishes.
SincerelyJames J. LaRussa S2/c
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Letter Written by Donald E. Walker to the Bryant College Service Club Dated September 12, 1943
Get PDF[Transcription begins] U. S. ARMY AIR CORPS HENDRICKS FIELD, FLORIDA
September 12, 1943
Bryant Service Club,
Thanks for sending the addresses of my Bryant Classmates and also for the letter, which I found very interesting. You are doing a splendid job and I know the fellows in the service appreciate hearing from you and I do. We are all anxious to learn where are [sic] old friends are and what they are doing and your letters keep us posted in this respect.
Please give my regards to Mr. Ripley and Mr. Gardner Jacobs as well as the rest of the Faculty. If ever I am fortunate enough to get to Providence I will certainly enjoy stopping and talking with you all.
I have had a change of Station since last writing you and am therefore enclosing my new address.
Thank you, again for writing and I hope we will hear from you soon,
Sincerely, Don Walker [Transcription ends
Letter Written by Harry A. Melkonian to the Bryant College Service Club Dated June 21, 1943
Get PDF[Transcription begins] U. S. ARMY AIR CORPS MAXWELL FIELD, ALA.
June 21, 1943
The Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence, R. I.
Thank you for the generous gift of cigarettes I received this afternoon. To say the least, I was both surprised and gratified to find that my Alma Mater is taking such an interest in it’s [sic] graduates who are in the service.
I have been here at Maxwell Field now for three weeks and next week will shed the title of zombie and don the fangs and claws of an upperclassman. After my pre-flight training is completed here I am looking forward to Primary Flight School.
Again, I would like to express my appreciation and thanks for your kind gift.
Yours for Victory Harry A Melkonian Aviation Cadet Sqd. F Group 2 A.A.F. P.-F.S. (Pilot) Maxwell Field, Alabama [Transcription ends
Letter Written by Samuel J. Allard to the Bryant College Service Club Dated November 24, 1942
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709 East Avenue Providence, R. I., November 24, 1942
The Editor, The Bryant Alumni, Bryant College, Providence, R. I.
Dear Sir:
Noting the name of my son, Don Allard, in the last issue of your valued paper, and address given as c/o Postmaster, battle Creek, Mich., I am writing to advise that he ahs been transferred from that post. The new address is as follows:
Lt. Don Allard Hq. 301st Infantry, AP. O. # 94 Camp Philips, Salina, Kansas.
It may also be of in interest to your readers to learn that my son was married at Battle Creek on October 24th, to Miss Alice Nelson, formerly of Providence. The wedding was a full military affair, held at high neon in the Chapel at Camp Custer, Capt. John young, Catholic Chaplin, officiating. The bridal couple were tendered a reception held in the Officer’s Club, after which the newlyweds left for a few days honeymoon in Chicago. My son and his bride are now living in Salina, Kansas.
Yours very truly,
Samuel J. Allard [Transcription ends
Letter Written by Robert N. Fowler to the Bryant College Service Club Dated December 30, 1943
Get PDF[Transcription begins]ARMY AIR BASEWILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
30 December 1943
Dear Bryantites,
Hail to the Service Club! There is no better morale builder than a letter with news of old friends and associates not to mention a welcome box of candy, yes, there is a fine organization.
There isn\u27t much of interest for we military men of the home front. Can you imagine, in the Army twenty-three months and thirteen of those spent in North Carolina. There is little chance that our letters can equal those of the men who have been in Italy or Africa.
In spite of the fact that my fate seems to be to fight the battle of Wilmington, North Carolina and am still in the U.S.A., I don\u27t have much contact with my friends of the pleasant days at Bryant and enjoy your long newsy letters to the fullest extent.
I want to wish each and every man and woman of Bryant College and Bryant Service Club a Happy and Victorious New Year.
Sincerely,S/Sgt. Robert N. Fowler[Transcription ends
V-Mail Written by Richard K. Harbach to the Bryant College Service Club Dated March 7, 1945
Get PDF[Transcription begins]FROMSGT RICHARD K HARBACH31-070-961HQ BTRY 390th AAA AW BNAPO 403, c/o Postmaster, N.Y.March 7, 1945
TO:THE BRYANT SERVICE CLUBBRYANT COLLEGEPROVIDENCERHODE ISLAND
TO ALL YOU MANY FRIENDS OF ALL US SERVICEMEN THAT ARE ALUMNI OF BRYANT COLLEGE. RECEIVED MY COPY OF THE LETTER ADDRESSED TO BRYANT ALUMNUS FROM YOUR CLUB AND I SURE DID ENJOY READING IT EVER SO MUCH AND HEARING THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL THERE AT BRYANT COLLEGE. SURE DO THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR YOU[R] HEARTY WISHES FOR A CHRISTMAS AND ALTHOUGH IT IS RATHER LATE IN THE SEASON I HOPE THAT ALL OF YOU HAD AN ENJOYABLE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON. SURE DID APPRECIATE READING ABOUT THE ACTIVITY THAT WAS GOING ON AROUND THE COLLEGE AND GLAD TO HEAR THAT SOME OF THE BOYS ALREADY DISCHARGED FROM THE SERVICE HAVE COME TO BRYANT TO BE ONE OF YOU AND RECEIVED THE EDUCATION THAT THEY AT ONE TIME HAD TO DROP. SORRY TO HEAR THAT MR NAYLOR HAS LEFT BRYANT. YOU SURE ARE RIGHT THAT THERE WILL BE A BIG CELEBRATION WHEN ALL OF US FELLOWS AND GIRLS FROM BRYANT CAN CELEBRATE THE HOMECOMING OF ALL THE BRYANT ALUMNI FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. IF EVER PROVIDENCE HAS SEEN A CELEBRATION BEFORE IT WILL NEVER COMPARE TO THE ONE WE WILL GIVE THEN. SO FAR I HAVE NEVER RUN ACROSS ANY OF THE OLD BRYANT GRADUATES BUT I KEEP MY EYES OPEN FOR THEM BECAUSE ONCE IN AWHILE YOU RUN ACROSS SOMEONE YOU KNOW FROM BACK HOME. THINGS ARE OK WITH ME AND EVERYTHING IS GOING ALONG ALRIGHT. REALLY DON\u27T HAVE MUCH NEWS TO ADD TO THAT YOU ALL READ IN THE PAPERS AND HEAR FROM ALL THE OTHERS THAT WRITE BACK TO THE SCHOOL. I HAVE OFTEN THOUGHT BACK TO THE HAPPY DAYS I HAD WHEN I WAS ATTENDING CLASSES AT BRYANT AND OFTEN WONDER WHERE ALL MY CLASS MATES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE DOING, SO I DO ENJOY YOUR NEWS LETTERS VERY MUCH BECAUSE IT TELLS US ALL ABOUT FELLOWS AND WHAT THEY ARE DOING. I THINK THAT IT IS A SWELL IDEA AND I AM SURE THAT MANY MORE OF THE BRYANT ALUMNI THINK SO TOO. I DOUBT IF MR GULSKI WILL REMEMBER ME AFTER ALL THESE YEARS BUT STILL IF HE IS STILL WITH YOU AT THE COLLEGE I SURE WOULD APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH IF YOU WOULD DROP IN ON HIM AND TELL HIM I WAS ASKING ABOUT HIM. THE VERY LAST I KNEW OF HIM HE WAS DEAN OF MEN AND IF HE IS STILL THERE I AM SURE THAT HE IS DOING A PRETTY GOOD JOB OF IT AND IS WELL LIKED BY THE STUDENTS TODAY AS HE WAS BY US WHEN WE WERE THERE. SO FAR I HAVEN\u27T RECEIVED THE GIFT THAT YOU MENTIONED IN THE LETTER BUT NO DOUBT IT WILL REACH ME ONE OF THESE DAYS AS YOU PROBABLY ADDRESSED TO MY OLD ADDRESS WHICH HAS CHANGED SINCE THEN. I SURE DO APPREACIATE [sic] THE THOUGHT BEHIND IT AND THE SERVICE CLUB SURE DOES A LOT FOR US FELLOWS IN THE SERVICE AND WE APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH. SURE WISH THAT I COULD MAKE A VISIT TO THE CAMPUS AND SEE ALL OF YOU SWELL PEOPLE PERSONALLY BUT I AM AFRAID THAT JUST AT THE PRESENT TIME THAT IS QUITE IMPOSSIBLE. HOWEVER I AM ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND ALL THE GOOD THAT YOU BACK THERE ARE DOING FOR US OVER HERE AND THE MAIN THING WE WISH FOR YOU ALL IS TO CARRY ON AS YOU ARE AND EVEN IF YOU CAN\u27T BE WITH US YOU ARE DOING A SWELL JOB OF KEEPING THE HOME FIRES BURNING FOR US WHEN WE RETURN BACK HOME. I AM VERY PROUD TO KNOW PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND I SURE DO WISH YOUR CLUB ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD AND THAT IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE AS SUCCESSFUL AS IT IS ALREADY. IT SURE IS A FINE IDEA AND KEEPS ALL OF US, PAST AND PRESENT TOGETHER IN OUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE HAPPY DAYS YOU FIND AT BRYANT. SO UNTIL THE NEXT TIME I SURE WISH YOU LOADS AND LOADS OF LUCK, EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU, AND ALTHOUGH I DON\u27T KNOW YOU PERSONALLY I FEEL THAT I DO THROUGH THE LETTERS AND THE GIFTS THAT YOU HAVE SENT ME IN THE PAST. THANKS AGAIN FOR REMEMBERING ME ON THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY AND WITH YOUR SWELL LETTER. SHOULD BE PRETTY CLOSE TO MID SEMESTER EXAMS IF YOU HAVEN\u27T HAD THEN [sic] ALREADY SO DON\u27T TRY TO DO TO [sic] MUCH CRAMMING AND STAYING UP LATE BURNING THAT MID NIGHT OIL. GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL, LETS HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN WHEN YOU GET THE OPPORTUNITY TO WRITE.
AS EVER Richard K. Harbach[Transcription ends
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