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[John Todd Willis, Jr. Baby Book]
No full textScrapbook of photos from John Todd Willis, Jr.'s childhood. They have been pasted throughout the book on black pages, and many of them have been labeled. Photos of his relatives, by themselves and with him, can also be found in the book. Several pictures have not been pasted down. Many photos were taken at his home, 2025 Colcord Avenue
Letter from Russell B. Sugarmon, Jr. and A. W. Willis, Jr. to Fellow Citizens
No full textA campaign letter from Russell Sugarmon and A. W. Willis, Jr. to Dear Fellow Citizen. Mailed widely, along with a platform statement and biographical sketches just prior to the election, it expresses pride in the way Memphians are adjusting to racial change and mentions the need for Negroes to be present in the state legislature
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 31, 1943]
No full textLetter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 31, 1943. He discusses the food in town and that the army serves him, and mentions getting his teeth filled
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 6, 1943]
No full textLetter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 6, 1943. He talks about a failed inspection, and tells them he has received a package containing rolls of film
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 9, 1943]
No full textLetter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 9, 1943. He tells them about his baseball team, and complains that spam is all they have to eat overseas
Biographical Sketch of A.W. Willis, Jr
No full textThis document is a biographical sketch of A. W. Willis, Jr
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 9, 1944]
No full textLetter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 9, 1944. Beaches are off limits to soldiers, and his battalion is trying to get an EM Club for the soldiers. The Waco newspapers Willis receives from his parents are passed around the troops and eventually make their way to the Red Cross
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, March 27, 1944]
No full textLetter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 27, 1944. He informs his mother of a change in his address, and expresses his belief that Germany and Japan will fold in half a year and he will be able to go home soon
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 7, 1943]
No full textLetter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 7, 1943. A friend is sending him film, and he received a package of oats from home. He also says he will be able to send post cards home since the censorship ban on them has been lifted
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 27, 1944]
No full textLetter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 27, 1944. He is glad to finally hear news of his mother after her surgery from his father and Aunt Lucile, and urges Clara to write him as soon as she is able. He also complains about the heat of the Italian summer
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