Search

This folder contains eight letters postmarked from Morro Bay and Lawton, and two postcards postmarked from Tuscan and Fort Worth. The Bryans are given a one week notice that Ray will be attending Survey school in Fort Sill, Okalahoma for one month. These letters are an example both of the difficulty in procuring housing on short notice and of the isolation felt by Janet as she again loses the familiarity of another home and friends. They receive news that the 74th Field Artillery Battalion is back in Camp Roberts and has once again changed groups for the fourth time in 5 months. It is understood that this was done to delay going overseas; previous to changing groups they were A2 on the priority list to recieve overseas equipment, now they are B2.

This is a locally published book, entitled Following Camp: The Wartime Letters of Janet Bryan, of her letters to her parents that are both photocopied into the book and transcribed by her son David. Also included in the book are photographs from Bryan's 1942-1943 snapshot album and other images accompanied by notes lending insight from David.

The Bryans have found temporary housing to share with the Wilsons. Janet navigates new housing again, this time with tonsilitus and access to a kitchen. Near their housing are a Coast Guard station and a Army Coast Artillery Unit.The battilion is now out of Western Defense Command (combat zone); the men are allowed more leave. The Bryans went to spend part of Ray's 15 day leave with Janet's Aunt Helen in Los Angeles. They did considerable sightseeing and Janet's cousin Sonny Tufts got them a tour at Paramount. They saw the filming of a scene of The Story of Dr. Wassel, and Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. Janet lists the celebrities they've seen. They attended a few broadcasts and observed that there were many reserved for servicemen. Janet mentions a streetcar and bus strike.

This folder contains letters from Joe and Babe Berlow to Sheldon F. Berlow discussing life on the homefront, life in Europe, and Thanksgiving.