Copyright (c) 2009 Bryant University All rights reserved. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu Recent documents in DigitalCommons@Bryant University en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:02:00 PST 3600 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/business_winner/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/business_winner/1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:29:04 PST http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bergquist_war/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bergquist_war/2 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:50:52 PST [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] Walter L. Bergquist American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/65 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/65 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:21:21 PST Advertising-Secretarial course leading to the Degree of Bachelor Of Secretarial Studies - "a program which combines study of advertising principles and purposes with the art and science of secretarial procedure" http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/archway/270 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/archway/270 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:31:37 PST http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bliven_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bliven_war/1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:19:05 PST [Transcription begins] Co D 706th M.P.Bn. Holyoke, Mass Jan. 1, 1942 USO Bryant Service Club c/o Bryant College Providence, RI I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your most welcomed box of candy which I received on Tuesday of this week. I did not receive it in time for Xmas although it was mailed from Millis, Mass on the 19th of December. Even though it was late, it was still greatly appreciated. The package arrived in good condition and everything was intact. The other boys here are still getting packages from home so, you see, the mail is still rushed with Xmas packages. We have had a stormy week and as a result been confined to lectures for four days. When we do get back outside again, we'll start training more intensive. I happen to be lucky to be stationed only about 110 miles from home but that is only for the winter months. Even though we have an M.P. address now, I hope to get to doing some type of clerical work after my basic training is complete. Best Regards to ally my former classmates at Bryant William A. Bliven The Young Men's Christian Association - The National Catholic Community Service - The Salvation Army - The Young Women's Christian Associations The Jewish Welfare Board - The National Travelers Aid Association [Transcription ends] William A. Bliven American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/rmarshall_war/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/rmarshall_war/2 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:02:51 PST [Transcription begins] P:S: Let's hear more from you- How about some Alumni Bulletins? UNITED STATES ARMY AIR FORCES 12-31-42 The Bryant Service Club Bryant College 1 Young Orchard Avenue Providence, Rhode Island Gentlemen: May I take this opportunity of thanking you for the generous offer of cookies that I received for Christmas. I consider myself exceedingly, very fortunate to be able to be remembered by you while so many of my fellow alumni are overseas. It's my ardent hope, that you continue the Bryant Service Club and that you will be able to keep in contact with as many Bryant Alumni as possible - as I know that, they, as myself, appreciate your interest + correspondence with them. Thank you again- and here's for a Victorious New Year!! Yours for Victory Pvt. Raymond E. Marshall- Bryant '40 [Transcription ends] Raymond E. Marshall American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/seniorclass_gifts/41 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/seniorclass_gifts/41 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:10 PST The Class of 1977 senior class gift campaign was led by Michael Hammer. Funds raised were used to beautify the "front circle" and for general College purposes. The "front circle" no longer exists due to the development of a campus quad after the year 2000. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/healy_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/healy_war/1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:31:45 PST [Transcription begins] UNITED STATES ARMY January 1, 1943 Dear Friends of the Bryant Service Club, There is really no way for me to express to you in full measure how gratifying it was to me to have received your very thoughtful remembrance at Christmas time. If you are making the other Bryant service men feel only half the pleasure of being remembered that you afforded me, you are doing a magnificent job. My association with Bryant, albeit appreciated belatedly, was a happy one, and I am looking forward to the day when I can return and visit its memorable scenes. I don't wish to sound fatherly or 'corny', but I envy you in your present association at Bryant. Many of my memories of Bryant, academically speaking, were painful, but most of them were pleasant. You will not appreciate your association at Bryant until you have left, but at some time, as is true in my case, you will find yourself wanting to go back even if only for a short visit. I have already met two of my classmates of 1941 since I have been in the Army. One of them is Joe Crawford who means little to you but a name. But I am sure that Mr. Lee or Mr. Appleby would remember him. He is also stationed here at Miami Beach. In case you do not already know the location of another Bryant man, I should give you his Army address as I know he would appreciate hearing from you. Here it is: Pvt. Henry Kovacs 331st Ser. Grp., Sqdn F. Pendleton Field, Oregon Again, my sincere thanks for the smokes and a wish for a Happy New Year to the students and faculty. Sincerely, Peter M. Healy [Transcription ends] Peter M. Healy American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/archway/269 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/archway/269 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:29:23 PST http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/archway/268 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/archway/268 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:29:22 PST http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/ramsay_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/ramsay_war/1 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:39:48 PST [Transcription begins] c/o Pay Office RECEIVING STATION NAVY YARD WASHINGTON, D. C. December 31, 1942 The Bryant Service Club c/o Bryant College Providence, Rhode Island Gentlemen: I want to thank you so very much for your Christmas remembrance and I certainly did appreciate it. I know you made many, many boys happier with your thoughtfulness. The cigarettes arrived in good condition and in plenty of time for the holiday. One thing I have been wondering and that is whether or not a Bryant Bulletin has been published since the beginning of the new year; if so, I would appreciate receiving one. I know I am speaking for hundreds of others when I say the best of everything to all of you who are giving so much of your time to help make things brighter for others. Yours very truly J. Robert Ramsay SK 3/c USNR [Transcription ends] J. Robert Ramsay American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/healey_war/4 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/healey_war/4 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:26:15 PST [Transcription begins] UNITED STATES NAVY December 31, 1942 S.S. Library Naval Air Station Service Schools Jacksonville, Florida How yo' all, Thanks for the tobacco and it certainly will be put to good use in my big "boiler". My shipmates often caution me, "Don't let the skipper see that pipe or he'll make you a fireman and have you heating the barracks". "Believe it or not", the sunny south isn't all it's cracked up to be as we've had a couple of heavy frosts and had to get our pea jackets and woolen gloves out of the moth balls. Oh yes, we're not having as cold weat[her] as you're experiencing but we're far from sweltering. The "Xmas season" has not passed unnoticed at this base for in front of each barrack was some scene symbolic of the season. I'm enclosing a newspaper clipping of the best one selected by the Officers and men. It shows Santa in a P.B.Y. dropping leave papers to a bunch of homesick sailors. We also enjoyed "The Latin Quarter Review" with Jimmie [sic] Durante as an added attraction. But that's not all for the Hellgapopper Road show" plus boxing, wrestling and basketball rounded out the program. I enjoyed Christmas dinner at the home of a swell family in Jacksonville as did many fortunate fellas. Drop me a line and let me know what's what and etc. Gratefully yours, Eddie Healy Sea 2/c Enclosed newspaper article titled "Yuletide Spirit at Naval Air Station" [Transcription ends] Edward J. Healey American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/64 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/64 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:38:12 PST Typed 3 page biography of Gertrude Meth Hochberg most likely compiled by Hochberg. At the time Hochberg was Vice President for Public Affairs at Bryant College. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bulletin_bryant/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bulletin_bryant/2 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:27:02 PST Articles include: "Dr. Gulski Named Acting President" "Gertrude Hochberg Awarded the 1975 Eleanor Collier Award" http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/mccarthy_war/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/mccarthy_war/2 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:59:47 PST [Transcription begins] Army Radio School 2205 Farnum St. Omaha, Neb. cl. 19 a Feb. 8, 1943 Dear Chairman, I'm sorry I have delayed so long in acknowledging the nice gift you sent me. However, it was swell & the candy was delicious. I want to thank the Bryant Service Club for remembering me. It brought back memories of the many good times I had while I was going to Bryant. At present I am studying to be teletype opperator [sic] & it is quite easy. I have four weeks more & then I can be shipped anywhere so I will drop you a card with my new address on it. Again I want to thank you & the students of Bryant. Sincerely yours, Pvt. Tim J. McCarthy P.S. Omaha is a swell city & if you should ever travel in the Midwest you might spend a few hours here. You will enjoy it for everything is swell. T. M. [Transcription ends] Timothy J. McCarthy American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bulletin_bryant/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bulletin_bryant/1 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:24:51 PST Includes article by Gertrude Meth Hochberg: "The Changing Role of Education: Some of the Challenges Higher Education Faces Today" http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/63 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/docu/63 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:41:06 PST Document reads: "Bryant, Stratton & Warner's National Comercial College Providence, R.I. Plain and Ornamental Penmanship Department A Special Department for Practical and Ornamental Writing has been established in connection with this College and is under the personal supervision of Prof. Fielding Schofield, who has no superior in this country. Specimens, Circulars, etc. sent to any part of the United States or Canadas, on receipt of Stamps for Postage. "Exchanges" solicited from Professional Penmen everywhere. This is not an engraved Specimen, but directly from the Pen of Prof. Schofield." http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/122 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/122 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:25:26 PST Photo of 4 members of Bryant's Class of 1930. From Left to Right: Ernest R. Cotton George Ross Lincoln C. Bateson John Martin http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/quilitzsch_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/quilitzsch_war/1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:16 PST [Transcription begins] W. A. QUILITZSCH S/SGT. 11031553 FINANCE DESK SEC 6055B APO 517 New York, NY 7 DEC. 1942 BRYANT SERVICE CLUB BRYANT COLLEGE PROVIDENCE, R.I. U.S.A. Ladies and/or Gentlemen, Which is it, or is it both? It seems that I must be quite a bit short of knowing about everything that goes on in Providence. Of course, the distance and circumstances prevent much of the news from getting to me, but I hope that most of it is only delayed. Your package arrived today in very good condition. It is expected, I hope, that it will not remain that way for a very long time. My address has not changed since I arrived on this island, frankly I hope that it doesn't. My situation could hardly be better under present conditions. We are hosted in an English suburban section. The offices and billets are in what was formerly a private home, and our food is American. All our quarters are comfortable, my own office being heated by gas and the rooms which is shared with three others by a fireplace. This might be called a semi-private existence. The grass is still green, and some flowers are still in bloom here, but I'd gladly give that up for a chance to see Providence again. I almost wrote "old" Providence, but that is rather young compared with the ruins of a Roman city which I was looking at yesterday. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone at Bryant. Sincerely yours, Walter A. Quilitzsch [Transcription ends] Walter A. Quilitzsch American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/121 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/121 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:49:27 PST Photo of Charels Curtis congratulating Wilson V. Gilman witnessed by Rhode Island Governor Norman S. Case and Bryant President Henry L. Jacobs. From Left to Right: Rhode Island Governor Norman S. Case United States Vice President Charles Curtis Wilson V. Gilman (Class of 1930) Bryant President Harry L. Jacobs Commencement was held at the R.K.O Albee Theatre on Westminster Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/leach_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/leach_war/1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:27:02 PST [Transcription begins] Season's Greetings Pfc. John Leach Co. K, 391st Inf. Camp Breckinridge Kentucky December 31, 1942 HAPPY HOLIDAYS and CLEAR SAILING through the NEW YEAR Jack Leach "41" Thanks for the swell gift. [Transcription ends] John Leach American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/120 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/120 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:23:26 PST Photo of Bryant President Henry Jacobs and United States Vice President Charles Curtis at the 1930 Bryant commencement held at the former R.K.O. Albee Theatre located on Westminster Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/smedberg_war/3 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/smedberg_war/3 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:06:20 PST [Transcription begins] Greetings Best Wishes for Christmas S/Sgt. Paul Smedberg VI Corps Providence, Rhode Island December 31, 1942 [Transcription ends] Paul Smedberg American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/tirocchi_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/tirocchi_war/1 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:59:13 PST [Transcription begins] UNITED STATES NAVY *S2/c Salvatore Tirocci Yeoman School Co. 1302 U.S.N.A.S., Newport, R.I. December 30, 1942 Dear Members of Bryant Service Club: Let me take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for the cigarettes which you went, and can only say, "thanks a million", to you and all the students participating in this patriotic movement. While words fail me at present, I can only say, keep up the Good Work. Yours truly, Sal [Transcription ends] Salvatore Tirocci American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/tompkins_war/4 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/tompkins_war/4 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:32:00 PST [Transcription begins] USO UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE, INC. MEMBER AGENCY- THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS Ordnance Automotive School 22nd + Hickory Streets Omaha, Nebraska December 28, 1942 Bryant College Service Club c/o Bryant College Providence, R.I. Dear Service Club: Received your friendly letter today and was real glad to hear that the school was continuing its good work. There certainly isn't anything a man away from home likes more than a letter and a copy of the Bryant Alumni Bulletin. Many thanks for sending me a copy. I have been commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the O, M C. and am now attending an Ordnance Automotive School in Omaha, Nebraska. This course covers Motor maintenances and operations of all vehicles used today by the Army. I expect to leave this school about the first of February to be sent to an outfit which is in the field. This city is one of the coldest I have ever been in as the temperature is between 10 degrees and 25 degrees above zero all the time. Yesterday we had a good snow storm and now have about 8 inches of snow. Thank you again for your letter and Bulletin. Sincerely Charles H. Tompkins 2nd Lt., O, M C- HUS [Transcription ends] Charles H. Tompkins American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/119 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hist_photos/119 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:12:04 PST Photo of Gertrude Meth Hochberg at the 1997 Women's Summit. Hochberg spoke at the "Desperately Seeking Mentors" session facilitated by Bryant Professor Dr. Judy Barrett Litoff. Hochberg was Bryant's Director of Public Relations from 1949-1975 and Vice President from 1975-1977. http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/memmott_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/memmott_war/1 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:57:57 PST [Transcription begins] 17 Hine Street West Haven, Conn. Feb. 8, 1943 Bryant Service Club Bryant College Providence Rhode Island Gentlemen, I received your letter of January 22, 1943, and I am very much surprised that the letter was sent to me. My husband acknowledged the receipt of his package and he in turn received a letter from Mr. Jacobs acknowledging his letter. His address has been changed and is now P. F. C. Charles J. Memmott, Jr. Detachment Medical Dept. Mitchell Field Long Island New York Sub-Post #1--Santini Hospital Sincerely, Mrs. Charles J. Memmott, Jr. [Transcription ends] Mrs. Charles J. Memmott, Jr. American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/champlin_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/champlin_war/1 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:45:53 PST [Transcription begins] A.P. O. 831 December 30, 1942 Dear Sirs: Many thanks for the kind thought behind your Christmas gift. Your gift arrived today, and I am sorry to say in not a very good condition. When sending packages of food stuff, I have found it much the best to have them packed in a tin. This gives protection from the climate and also reduces greatly the damage suffered in handling. My correct address is now S/Sgt. John L. Champlin 11011020, 48th A. B. Hqs. + A.B. Squadron, A. P. O. 831, c/o Postmaster, New Orleans, La. I am seriously considering Bryant College as the school in which I will resume my studies after the War is over. In the meantime, I would greatly appreciate it if you would try to have an official transcript of my record sent to me. If it is possible, please have it sent Air Mail. If you will inform me of my expenses incurred I will be more than willing to pay for the same. Thanking you again for your gift and the thoughtfulness it represents, I remain Respectfully yours S/Sgt. John L. Champlin [Transcription ends] John L. Champlin American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/schablein_war/3 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/schablein_war/3 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:01:43 PST [Transcription begins] Sgt. Louis M. Schablein, Jr. 20126070 Division Hq. Finance Det. 43rd Division A. P. O. #43 c/o Postmaster San Francisco, Cal. Feb. 7, 1943 Fellow Students, I received your very nice letter and also the enclosed copy of the November issue of the Bryant Alumni Bulletin. I was very pleased to hear from you and want to tell you that I think your idea of keeping in touch with former members of Bryant who are now in the service of their country an admirable one. It is a long time since I have been at Bryant but I have nothing but fond memories and a good education that has been to my advantage on more than one occasion. I could not help but smile when I read your reference to change of address. I'll say I've had a change of address since I last heard from you. I would like to tell you in detail of the many experiences and adventures that I have had in the past few months but I know that you realize that censorship will not permit me to do so. However, I am at liberty to tell you a little so here goes. At the present time I am located on an island in the Southwest Pacific. This island is very mountainous and French is the language that is spoken. The Franc is the basis of the monetary system and the climate is definitely on the hot side. We have two kinds of seasons here one is the rainy season and the other is the season when it doesn't rain quite so much. There are two things that we can always depend on and that is that it will be hot and that there will always be a liberal supply of mosquitoes and other insects. The mosquitoes seem to take particular delight in biting my tender flesh and I'm sure that the other members of this command are subject to the same nuisance. There is no entertainment except that which we provide ourselves. However there is one exception and that is the movies. The pictures are generally old and I have seen most of them on previous occasions but I see them again as it helps pass the time. I found many items in the Alumni Bulletin that were of interest to me especially the reference to Eleanor Eldridge who was kind enough to write to me as a result of your program of writing to men in the service. She has written me many interesting letters which I have enjoyed very much and now that she has joined the W. A. V. E. S. we have something in common. I am sure that she will be a success and a credit to our country. I don't imagine that there are many now at Bryant who remember me but I want to wish the best of luck to all of you and please remember me to Gardner Jacobs and to Mr. Lee and Mr. Gulski. I particularly want to thank the person whose initials are N. M. W. and who was kind enough to write your nice letter out in long hand. Please write again as I enjoy hearing from you and hope that some day when the war is ended I may have the pleasure of once again coming to Bryant and meeting some of you personally. Thanks, Louis M. Schablein, Jr. [Transcription ends] Louis M. Schablein, Jr. American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/library_commencements/72 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/library_commencements/72 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:24:53 PST http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/audio/13 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/audio/13 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:51:54 PST Commencement Luncheon 1945 Speech by Thomas J. Watson [audio]:"Being called upon to talk again reminds me of a story..." Thomas J. Watson http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/audio/12 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/audio/12 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:35:19 PST Commencement 1944 Address by Thomas J. Watson "Education and World Peace" [audio]:"I feel that I would be very unfair to my associates if I should begin my talk today without making comment on the very great comment paid to me by Governor McGrath...." Thomas J. Watson http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/everson_war/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/everson_war/2 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:06:09 PST [Transcription begins] NARRAGANSETT IMPROVEMENT COMPANY 104 PUBLIC STREET, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ASPHALT PAVEMENTS FOR STREETS, DRIVEWAYS, WALKS, BRIDGES, PARKING LOTS AND GASOLINE STATIONS. PRESIDENT: KIRKE B. EVERSON Feb. 6, 1943. Bryant College Service Club Bryant College Providence. Gentlemen,-- Replying to your letter of Jan. 19 inquiring whether my son Lt. Kirke B. Everson Jr. received the packages which you sent him Apr. 27 and Dec. 4,--he was home on sick leave during the last week of December, said he had received packages from you, and he intended to call and thank you in person. But his leave was short, and he was not allowed out during bad weather on account of his weak condition, so he did not have time for several calls. I shall remind him. His address is B. O. Q., Randolph Field, Tex. Please accept his parents' thanks for your kindness. Yours truly, Kirke B. Everson [Transcription ends] Kirke B. Everson, Sr. American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/nofal_war/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/nofal_war/2 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:57 PST [Transcription begins] A A F F G S Kingman, Ariz. Feb. 5, 1943 Dear Friends, Thanks very much for the Christmas package you sent me. I am still looking forward to an Alumni reunion after this mess is over. Please note that I have again been transferred. Sincerely yours, Lt. Charles A. Nofal Class of '40 [Transcription ends] Charles A. Nofal American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hurley_war/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/hurley_war/1 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:59:38 PST [Transcription begins] Bay City, Texas 2 - 5 - 43 Bryant College Service Club Bryant College Providence, R. I. Dear Miss Blaney: -- Rec'd your inquiry concerning Frank A. Hurley, Jr. and was surprised that he had not acknowledged receipt of pkg. but when I talked with him his only explanation was that they are kept so busy in the office all day and they have to do their drill work at nite, so you see they really don't have much time for themselves. He is now a Sergent [sic] and in charge of commercial credits in the Finance office and quite a busy man trying to do his bit. He has been fortunate in being stationed near home, for which we are grateful and see him quite often. If you care to continue your thoughts of him, I know he is much appreciative but lack of time prevents much courtesy--Do forgive him if he fails you there for he knows we have a big job and it must be done. Sincerely, his mother Mrs. F. A. Hurley [Transcription ends] Mrs. Frank A. Hurley, Sr. American history http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bryant_magazine/2 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bryant_magazine/2 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:00:23 PST Office of University Advancement, Bryant University Higher education http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bryant_magazine/1 http://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bryant_magazine/1 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:49:49 PST Office of University Advancement, Bryant University Higher education