Copyright (c) 2009 Bryant University All rights reserved. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu Recent documents in DigitalCommons@Bryant University en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:06:06 PST 3600 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/lapin_war/3 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/lapin_war/3 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:52:10 PST [Transcription begins] Finance Office Camp Wheeler, Ga. 26 January 1943 Miss Clara Blaney General Chairman Bryant Service Club Bryant College, Prov. R. I. My dear Miss Blaney, My mother has now reprimanded me for not thanking you for the candy you sent some time ago. Adding her chiding to the previous constant reminding by my wife, this is the result. All subtle efforts on my part to effect partial relief by the age old southern custom of "bragging on" my wife's cooking, baking, etc. suffered miserable and complete failure. My only excuse is unrelentless [<emsic] imposition of duties upon me by my superior officer. Something like some of the profs used to be at Bryant. The more work you did and the more effort you made to learn, the more work they would give you. I have been appointed a Warrant Officer and made assistant Finance Officer here at Camp Wheeler. And now I don't mind admitting that the principles expounded by such sages as "Jerry" Barbour, "10¢ cigar please" Henry Lee, and "8th floor gigolo" Gulski are now standing me in good stead. And now, once again, I want to express my personal appreciation for the kind words and deeds you are extending to us. A little belated, but even that much more sincere. Yours for victory, Milton J. Lapin [Transcription ends] Milton J. Lapin American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/drayton_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/drayton_war/1 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:55:54 PST [Transcription begins] Jan. 26, 1943 Bryant College Service Club Bryant College Providence, R. I. Gentlemen: Your letter of Jan. 22nd received to-day. Lt. Richard Drayton left Pinellas Air Field, Florida the latter part of Nov. and is now serving "somewhere" overseas. I know he did not receive the package you sent him unless it was forwarded to him there. He has received no letters or packages since leaving this country. On his behalf I wish to thank the Club for their kindness in remembering him. His present address is: Lt. Richard J. Drayton--0--792972 H. D. Q. & H. D. Q. S. Q. D. 6th Fighter Wing A. P. O. -- # 637 c/o Postmaster - New York, N. Y. Trusting you will pardon the seeming negligence on my part in not informing you of this matter before, I am Most Sincerely yours, Mrs. Marion R. Drayton [Transcription ends] Richard J. Drayton American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/dow_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/dow_war/1 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:34:45 PST [Transcription begins] Battery "D," 11th C. A. Fort H. G. Wright, N. Y. January 25, 1943 Bryant College Service Club Bryant College, Providence, R. I. Dear Miss Blaney, With sincere apology to you and members of the Bryant Service Club for this late acknowledgement in receiving your splendid gifts, I express my deepest thanks and appreciation. I was pleased and very surprised upon receiving your wonderful gifts. Most significant for the pleasure one has of receiving such gifts is the gratitude and appreciation of being remembered. The gratitude and appreciation are mine, my thanks to every one of you. Congratulations to you and all club members whose work made possible your generous thought of those in the service. The club is not only a credit to Bryant College but a successful and worthy organization rendering a great service to both the present student body and the alumni. My best wishes to you for a New Year of success and service. Sincerely, Corp. James R. Dow [Transcription ends] James R. Dow American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/stanwood_war/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/stanwood_war/2 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:37:32 PST [Transcription begins] Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence, Rhode Island 1st Lt. Albert H. Stanwood 19th Sq.; 22nd Bomb. Gp. APO 922 San Francisco, Cali. January 20, 1943 Dear Friends; This morning the usual routine of jungle life was broken when I received a package sent by the Bryant Service Club. Although slightly battered the contents were highly serviceable and gratefully received. It is really surprising how the little things seem so important when you have been away from home for a long period. It seems like only yesterday that I was attending classes at Bryant; however, when I start counting on my fingers I find that it was almost three years ago which, in my young life, is a goodly period. Although I probably know very few of you now, and the status of the faculty since my departure is in doubt, nevertheless, I am sincerely grateful to you all for remembering me. It helps to know that you are not forgotten. Sincerely, Albert H. Stanwood [Transcription ends] Albert H. Stanwood American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/stanwood_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/stanwood_war/1 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:03:39 PST [Transcription begins] 2 Gilbert Street Providence, Rhode Island January 25, 1943 Bryant College Service Club Bryant College Providence, Rhode Island My dear Miss Blaney: It was just lovely of the Bryant Service Club to send Albert a Christmas package. I question the address. We have been writing to Lt. Albert Stanwood, 0--420657; 19th Bomb. Sq.; 22nd Bomb. Gr.; A. P. O. 922; San Francisco, California. Letters reach him at that address in about three or four weeks. Yesterday I received one from him written on January 3rd. He said that he has not received any Christmas packages as yet because such deliveries are confused just now, but expects that they will "come through" soon. Your package makes five that I know of that were sent to him, and apparently none have arrived yet. Ours too was insured. The package which we sent last Christmas never did arrive, so I am none too optimistic. However, they may get there and at least he knows that we have tried. We told him that you had sent one and he has received that letter. We received some snap shots in his last letter showing that they are in a wooded area. That may account for the delay. I shall let you know as soon as I receive any news of the packages. His letters arrive about once a month. In the meantime, do write to him once in a while. Thank you so much for your kindness and interest. It means a lot to the boys. Sincerely yours, (Mrs. Albert) Marion Stanwood [Transcription ends] Albert H. Stanwood American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/lancellotti_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/lancellotti_war/1 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:39:53 PST [Transcription begins] Dec. 22, 1942 Dear Bryant Service Club, A letter of thanks and appreciation for the wonderful sweater I received for [a] Christmas gift (it fits perfectly). I'm sure it goes without saying that your organization has brought to all us fellows in the Service many happy and everlasting memories of Bryant. I recollect the great days I spent at Bryant and the wonderful friendships that were established, which I long to renew. I was very glad to receive the Bryant Alumni Bulletin. It was interesting to note the whereabouts of former schoolmates. I'm now Post Personnel Sgt. Major and like the job very well. Wishing the Bryant Service Club continued success. Anthony Lancellotti '41 [Transcription ends] Anthony Lancellotti American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/62 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/62 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:33:37 PST An act to incorporate Bryant College of Business Administration was passed at the January 1949 session of the State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Various amendments up to 1968 are included in the attached document. Bryant College of Business Administration became Bryant College on September 12, 1990. On August 24, 2004 Bryant College became Bryant University. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/fogwell_war/4 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/fogwell_war/4 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:13:23 PST [Transcription begins] 8/24/42 Dear Sir: I have been endeavoring to contact you in order to thank [you] for the last package of cigarettes I received and to give you my address. However, it has been impossible until the present time due to the fact that I have been moving about the country frequently. At my present station, Columbia, I expect to stay for at least another month and will get in touch with you when and if there is a change. Do you know that as far as I have been able to determine, Bryant is the only college that is doing anything in a material sort of way for its alumni. None of the other college men in my outfit have heard of such an organization in their respective colleges. I would like to keep on receiving the Bryant paper particularly if you are devoting some space to the men in the service. Thank you again for the cigarettes. Yours truly, Richard E. Fogwell 321st Bomb. Group 448th Squadron Army Air Base Columbia, S.C. [Transcription ends] Richard E. Fogwell American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/whitney_war/3 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/whitney_war/3 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:57:03 PST [Transcription begins] Cand. Merrill H. Whitney 1st Plat. O.C.C. 12 Carlisle Barracks, Pa. 21 December 1942 Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence, R.I. Gentlemen: Many thanks for your gift package recently received. It was certainly appreciated. Such a gesture on your part for the Bryant man in the service is indeed a worthy contribution to the soldier's spirit. For your information, I am now attending the Officer Candidate School at Carlisle Barracks, Pa. and expect to receive my commission in the Medical Administrative Corps very shortly. Respectfully, (Candidate) Merrill H. Whitney '39 12th O.C.C. Carlisle Bks, Pa. [Transcription ends] Merrill H. Whitney American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/117 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/117 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:11 PDT Photo of Bryant freshmen coeds. The student holding the texbooks is Mercy Igwe from Nigeria. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/116 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/116 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:50:30 PDT Photo of Oveta Culp Hobby, Secretary, United States Department of Health, Education andWelfare, speaking at Bryant's Commencement, August 1953. Her commencment address was entitled "Conscience in the Machine Age." http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/115 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/115 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:59:54 PDT Photo of Dr. Clarissa Patterson, Dean of Academic Affairs, "roasting" Gertrude Hochberg. Gertrude began her Bryant career in 1949 as Director of Public Relations and then later as Vice President of Public Relations. The "Roast of Gertrude Hochberg" took place in Salmonson Dining Room in the Unistructure. Gertrude retired from Bryant on July 31, 1977. Dr. Patterson retired from Bryant in 1994.