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Three-page letter from Sgt. Edward Evans to his mother in Georgetown, Texas, during World War II. He details his experiences so far, cold showers, living in a tent with mosquito netting, and camp life. Part of the letter has been potentially censored…

Three-page letter from Sgt. Edward Evans to his mother in Georgetown, Texas, during World War II. He gives details of his visit to Calcutta, India, and asks about a few people at home. He reflects that the war seems to be "all in the papers" until…

Certificate to Edward Evans from "Imperium Neptuni Regis" - refers to crossing the Equator ritual that occurs on naval ships. Evans crossed on his way to the China-Burma- India theatre during World War II.

Edward Lee Evans (1917-2009) from…

Letter from Ralph Freund at the Freund Motor Company in Georgetown, Texas, to Edward Lee Evans who was stationed in China during World War II. The letter details Evans' request to order a new Plymouth car as soon as production began. Freund mentions…

A three-page letter from Sgt. Edward Evans to his mother in Georgetown, Texas, from "somewhere in India" during World War II. He mentions receiving many letters upon his arrival that were dated before Christmas. He asks his mother about her move, to…

Black and white photograph of Eva and Ed Evans, both in dress uniform at Foster Field in Victoria, Texas, during WWII. Eva served in the Women's Army Corps and Ed in the Army Air Corps. They met at Foster Field, married, and returned to Georgetown…

Black and white photograph of Eva Evans trying on a fur coat and black hat in front of a mirror. A woman stands next to her in a black dress with glasses holding a second fur coat. This photograph was taken as part of a campaign at Foster Field for…

Black and white photograph of Eva Evans sitting in a chair holding a shoe with a man sitting in front of her helping her try on shoes. This photograph was taken as part of a campaign at Foster Field for Women's Army Corps cadets to learn about what…

Black and white photograph of 10 Women's Army Corps cadets standing and sitting on the edge of a plane wing with a few on the runway below the plane wing. On the far left standing on the wing is Eva Evans, who married Ed Evans and moved to…

Black and white photograph of Women's Army Corps cadets marching in formation. On the first row farthest to the right is Eva Evans, who married Ed Evans and moved to Georgetown. Eva was stationed at Foster Field, in Victoria, Texas during World War…