Robert A. Lewis papers, MS.0542

Correspondence

5 Folder by year

1938-1944English.

Correspondence

34 items
1938English.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 January 6English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 January 16English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 July 8English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards arrival and first days at Camp John Pryor.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 July 17English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 July 20English.
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  Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor and weapons training.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 July 31English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at Camp John Pryor, Monterey, California. Letter regards daily life at Camp John Pryor, field exercises, and weapons training.
- Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
  1938 August 17English.
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  Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards VMI promotional material and VMI application requirements.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Robert A. Lewis
  1938 August 26English.
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  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Robert A. Lewis of his appointment as a VMI cadet.
- Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
  1938 August 26English.
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  Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.
- Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to Charles E. Kilbourne
  1938 August 27English.
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  Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' cadet appointment and financials.
- Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
  1938 August 29English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' acceptance as a cadet.
- Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to Charles E. Kilbourne
  1938 August 29English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards finances and legal residence.
- Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to A. E. McInteer
  1938 August 29English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards legal residence.
- Letter from William Couper to Augustus T. Lewis
  1938 September 1English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Wm. (William) Couper at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter written to inform Augustus T. Lewis that Robert A. Lewis is entered as a Virginia cadet.
- Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to Charles E. Kilbourne
  1938 September 6English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' financials and arrival at VMI.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 September 8English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written "around New Mexico" enroute to VMI. Includes sketch of New Mexico and Arizona's "wide open spaces." Letter regards daily activities on the train.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Augustus T. Lewis
  1938 September 12English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter informs Captain A. T. Lewis that his son, Robert A. Lewis reported to VMI on September 12, 1938.
  
  Included inside envelope for letter written on September 19, 1938.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 September 19English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards arrival and check in at VMI, daily life at VMI, course schedule, and football schedule.
- Letter from Joseph T. Casey to the Reverend Pastor
  1938 September 26English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Joseph T. Casey in Bremerton, Washington. Letter regards religion and an appeal for the Reverend Pastor to make contact with Robert A. Lewis.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 September 28English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards brief stay in the hospital and daily life at VMI.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 October 5English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards health, daily life at VMI and finances.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 October 19English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards health, daily life at VMI, and finances.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Augustus T. Lewis
  1938 October 21English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Provides an update on Robert A. Lewis' health and academic record.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 October 30English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and Brother Rat.
- Postcard to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 November 11English.
  Scope and Contents
  Asheville, North Carolina postcard written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Postcard regards lack of time to write and recent hop attendence.
- Letter from Helen D. Bartlett to Robert A. Lewis
  1938 November 14English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Helen D. Bartlett in Baltimore, Maryland. Inquires about Robert A. Lewis' plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 November 20English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, academic performance, and hop attendence.
- Telegraph to Augustus T. Lewis
  1938 November 24English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written in Roanoke, Virginia. "Flashing you this message to fill the empty chair this Thanksgiving Day."
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 November 26English.
  Scope and Contents
  Letter regards a trip to Roanoke, daily life at VMI, and football.
- Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge to Robert A. Lewis
  1938 November 28English.
  Scope and Contents
  Letter from Dorothy T. Breckinridge written in Quantico, Virginia. Placed in the envelope of letter written on December 3, 1938. Letter regards a potential visit to Quantico, Virginia for the holidays.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 December 3English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, Ring Figure, and academic performance.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 December 15English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel plans, daily life at VMI, football, and academic performance.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1938 December 19English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.
Correspondence

9 items
1939English.
- Letter from Medford G. Ramey to Charles E. Kilbourne
  1939 February 1English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards report of Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1939 March 3English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, horseback riding, and swimming.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1939 March 30English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI and financials.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents, Guardians, and Friends of VMI
  1939 May 5English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic exhibit at finals.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents of VMI Cadets
  1939 June 14English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards permits for absences.
- Letter from Medford G. Ramey to Charles E. Kilbourne
  1939 June 15English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Medford G. Ramey at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis' physical condition.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents and Guardians of Cadets of the Class of 1942
  1939 June 15English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards selection of courses for Fall term.
- Letter from Augustus T. Lewis to VMI
  1939 July 13English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Augustus T. Lewis in San Diego, California. Letter regards enrollment in the Civil Engineering course and financials.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1939 December 7English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards holiday travel plans and daily life at VMI.
Correspondence

2 items
1940English.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Parents of VMI Cadets
  1940 June 12English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards permits for absences.
- Memorandum from Charles C. Kilbourne to Parents of Cadets
  1940 June 12English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards automobiles and motorcycles on post.
Correspondence

16 items
1942English.
- Memorandum from Robert A. Marr to Parents and Guardians of Class of 1942
  1942English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Robert A. Marr at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards Robert A. Lewis interviews and applications.
- Letter to family
  1942 January 7English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards a trip from Walterboro to Lexington and daily life at VMI.
- Letter to family
  1942 January 18English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards swimming and academic performance.
- Letter to family
  1942 January 28English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic performance, swimming, and employment applications.
- Letter to family
  1942 "Tuesday Night"English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards firefighting and daily life at VMI.
- Letter to family
  1942 February 1English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards academic performance and a swim meet at the University of North Carolina.
- Letter to family
  1942 February 10English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards promotion to Lieutenant, graduation, swimming, and daily life at VMI.
- Letter to family
  1942 February 17English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards swimming, finances, and daily life at VMI.
- Letter to family
  1942 February 23English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards, swimming, Monogram Club, hop attendance, and daily life at VMI.
- Letter to family
  1942 March 4English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, officers' School, and Monogram Club.
- Letter to family
  1942 March 10English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI and the death of General Breck.
- Letter to family
  1942 March 18English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI and Monogram Club.
- Letter to family
  1942 March 24English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, hop attendance, graduation, and finances.
- Letter to family
  1942 April 28English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, a trip to Sweetbriar College, finances, and graduation.
- Letter from Clarence Schwartzberg to Robert A. Lewis
  1942 May 5English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by Clarence Schwartzberg in Baltimore, Maryland. Acknowledges a check that covers uniforms.
- Letter to family
  1942 May 7English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter regards daily life at VMI, finals, and orders to Fort Benning, Georgia.
Correspondence

4 items
1944English.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1944 May 9English.
  Scope and Contents
  Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1944 August 13English.
  Scope and Contents
  Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.
- Letter to Augustus T. Lewis and Blanche E. Lewis (Deloison)
  1944 August 22English.
  Scope and Contents
  Envelope only. Addressed c/o Postmaster, New York, New York.
- Letter from Charles E. Kilbourne to Lieutenant Colonel A. T. Lewis
  1944 October 13English.
  Scope and Contents
  Written by C. E. Kilbourne at VMI, Lexington, Virginia. Letter acknowledges the death of Robert A. Lewis.

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