FROM S/Sgt. R. E. Larson 31189453

202nd Base Unit (IIU)

Section “D” G.A.A.P.

Galveston, Texas

To-

Bryant Service Club

Bryant College

Providence, R.I.

April 29, 1944 [Postmark Date]

USO

UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION

Hello Folks,

Your letter brought both good and bad news to me. Most of the boys mentioned I know personally. Charlie Nofal was a “housemate” of mine in his last year at Bryant. Needless to say news of his death came as a shock to me. The news of “Buzz” Frechette being alive was good to hear, also the same applies to “Doc” Bannan and “Gene” Schmidt. The package you sent reached me just before I left El Paso. The letter after traveling about the states finally caught up with me here. Thanks a million for the package and letter. Your letters are the only contact I have with the “old gang” at college. They really help a lot. Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Richard E. Larson

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U. S. ARMY
AIR FORCES

After following me all over the country your package finally reached me here at Salt Lake. The package had been thrown around quite a bit but the contents were safe. Thanks a lot everyone. It certainly helps us a lot to be remembered by you.

Right now I am trying to recuperate after nearly three months in the hospital. The news of all the boys was good to hear.

S/Sgt, R. E. Larson

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September 30, 1943 [Postmark date]

Bryant Service Club
Bryant College
Providence, Rhode Island

U S O

BSC—

Received your latest letter a few days ago and it was with a great deal of excitement and eagerness that I read through the letter and list of addresses. I was very sorry to hear of the death of John Hull who was a close friend of mine while at college.

Recently I received a letter from Phil Dorr ’41 Class President. Certainly is good to hear from the fellows.

I appreciate very much the many kind favors you have done for me. I will try to maintain contact with you.

Right now my time is pretty well taken up and will be for quite sometime.

Thank you again.

Sincerely,
R. E. Larson
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June 14, 1943 [Postmark date]

Chairman Bryant Service Club
Bryant College
Providence, Rhode Island

Hello Folks,

So many things have happened and I have been to so many different places that some of my mail has taken quite some time to reach me. I did however receive the package you sent to me a few weeks ago. It was in fairly good shape considering the time it had been traveling. I want to thank you very much for remembering me. Expect to be here a few months at Arizona State Teachers College.

Sincerely,
Dick Larson
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GREETINGS AT CHRISTMAS

[Inscription inside card]:
…and very best wishes
for a
successful New Year

[Handwritten]:
Thanks again for your package. It helps a lot, especially at this time of year, to be remembered by your club.

Richard E. Larson

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April 21, 1945 [Postmark Date]

Bryant Service Club
Bryant College
Providence, Rhode Island

Hello People,

Your package and letter arrived a few weeks ago after being sidetracked along the route. The sweater came in very handy. Since the so called spring in Colorado has been more like winter than any thing else. Thanks a lot.

I expect to be here for about another month but the army has ways of changing things rather unexpectedly.

Thank you once again.

Sincerely,
R. E. Larson
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[Inscription]:
A HEARTY GREETING,
A SONG OF CHEER
FOR CHRISTMAS AND
THE COMING YEAR!

[Handwritten on back]:
Service Club - - -

Your package of candy was received in good condition. You can be assured that the contents didn’t last long once the boxes were opened. The boys here in the barracks and I did a quick job on the candy.

I do want to thank the Service Club very much for the gift.

Sincerely,

Dick Larson

December 15, 1942

Pvt. R. E. Larson
769th T. S. S. (Sp)
Barracks E – 433
Buckley Field
Colorado
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