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This folder contains letters from Mrs. R.H. "Mildred" Grizzard, a friend originally from Brewster. During the war, she moved to Indianapolis.

This folder contains letters from Natalie Spritzler to Sheldon F. Berlow discussing Sheldon F. Berlow's assignment in England and American womanhood.

This folder contains letters from Paul J. Kahn to Sheldon F. Berlow discussing furlough and their future deployment.

This folder contains from Perle Gilbert to Sheldon F. Berlow to discussing the the postal system and life on the homefront.

This folder contains letters from Philip to Sylvia. During this month, Philip is transferred to Lebanon, TN for more maneuvers training. Here he was (still) in charge of the Medical Supplies tent.

This folder contains letters in which Philip tells Sylvia (girlfriend) of his times at Ft. Meade, MD and Battalion Headquarters. He spent many nights as a night guard. Around October he was temporarily assigned to Ft. Jackson, SC and traveled throughout South Carolina. Folder also contains postcards from various hotels and parks in SC.

This folder contains more letters from Philip to Sylvia. Enclosed is a cotton seed from Charleston, SC.

This folder contains more letters referring to Sperling's time in South Carolina. He took many trips to Charleston and sent back many newspaper clippings which referenced the landmarks he visited in the South. Also included in one letter is a news clipping that discusses upcoming artists in Europe titled, "A Portfolio of Drawings by the European Masters." In this string of letters he applied to OCS (Officer's Candidate School).

This folder contains more letters from Philip to Sylvia. Sperling was still stationed at Fort Jackson, SC. During this time, Sperling went before the ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program) and OCS (Officer's Candidate School) Boards for interviewing. He discusses Fort Jay, NY. It's possible he spent some time there but it is unspecified in the context of these letters. This folder also contains a copy of Sperling's daily schedule at the 325th Medical Battalion.