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College of William and Mary

S. Cole Bradley Papers

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The collection consists of letters, ephemera, and original art work created by S. Cole Bradley (1906-1994) while stationed in New Guinea, the Philippines and on Okinawa as a staff sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. The bulk of the letters are addressed to Eudora Lampman, whom he would later marry. The sketches are done in pencil as well as pen and ink with watercolors. The drawings depict everyday military life, including ships, landscapes, and servicemen at work and leisure, as well as scenes and native peoples where he served.

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Cartoon, Drawings, Print Box 1, Folder 3

The folder contains an unusual ink sketch on wax (?) paper showing four pigs that when folded together make a portrait of Hitler; signed by F. Cruz, Philippines. A color print titled "Corazon Noble", dated November 1941, a supplement from "Philippine Cinema and Radio", was given to Bradley by F. Cruz. Three additional pen and ink sketches are included here.

Letters Box 1, Folder 1

Most of the letters are written to Eudora Lampman, Bradley's future spouse, with one letter addressed to his "Sister". The letters are enhanced by Bradley's illustrations which complement the content. One particular letter discusses the divorce of their mutual friends, as well as Bradley's attempt to explain what a "Dear John" letter is to Eudora by penning a lengthy faux version. Most letters are incomplete, with only the illustrated first page having been saved.

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