Box 1

Scope and Contents In the letters from McNew to his mother he inquires about her; discusses his weight, his back pain, taking his vitamins, his pay, and his running routine. He talks about how he was possibly going to Korea, but had to stay behind; possibly becoming a skill instructor; playing a football game; Nebraska [football] scores; inquires about friends and family; discusses photographs and a t-shirt he received from his mother; and talks about his experiences with his first P.T. test. He also talks...

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One letter sent from “Aunt Nonie” to Roger during his time at Camp lejeune. In this letter she provides some updates on what is happening back at home in Nebraska.

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The Corporal Roger A. McNew Letters (August 1978; circa 1970s) contains eight letters; one unauthored essay entitled "The Sailor", a speakeasy business card, and "Marine Corps Air Station Football Team" document. All of the letters, except for one, are from Roger to his mother. In these letters he discusses his time in the United States Marine Corps while stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

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The Corporal Roger A. McNew Letters (August 1978; circa 1970s) contains eight letters; one unauthored essay entitled "The Sailor", a speakeasy business card, and "Marine Corps Air Station Football Team" document. All of the letters, except for one, are from Roger to his mother. In these letters he discusses his time in the United States Marine Corps while stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Corporal Roger A. McNew Letters (August 1978; circa 1970s) contains eight letters; one unauthored essay entitled "The Sailor", a speakeasy business card, and "Marine Corps Air Station Football Team" document. All of the letters, except for one, are from Roger to his mother. In these letters he discusses his time in the United States Marine Corps while stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Corporal Roger A. McNew Letters (August 1978; circa 1970s) contains eight letters; one unauthored essay entitled "The Sailor", a speakeasy business card, and "Marine Corps Air Station Football Team" document. All of the letters, except for one, are from Roger to his mother. In these letters he discusses his time in the United States Marine Corps while stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.