MSA SC 6366-4-1
Restricted; for private information
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1999/01/14
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter from Ludwig J. Amschler, a veteran of the 489th Bomb Group, 847th Bomb Squadron in WWII, to Chris Clark stating he didn't know Mr. Clark's Uncle, Charles "Frank" Clark, as Amschler flew with Johnny Godwin's crew. The crew flew Agony Wagon and later Little Iodine planes during WWII.
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MSA SC 6366-4-2
Restricted; for private information
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2002/05/23
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter from Richard E. Beckingham, a veteran of the 68th Bomb Squadron in WWII, to Chris Clark stating he has no record of Special Order (S.O.) 320 in his papers.
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MSA SC 6366-4-3
Restricted; for private information
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1998-1999
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
Three letters from Gini and Ralph Belward to Chris Clark and one letter from Mr. Clark to Mrs. Belward. The letters discussed Mr. Clark's purchase of 489th Mugs from Mrs. Belward, who previously chaired the 489th Runions, and Mr. Clark's research into his Uncle Charles "Frank" Clark's military career. Mrs. Belward provided information about several members of the 489th Bomb crews in WWII, and the names of planes they flew including Robert McMahon, George Smith, Tom McQuoid, John Pregon, Louis Confer, and Charles Freudenthal. Planes flown include Little Iodine, The Ripper, and Pregnant Peggy. Ralph Belward flew as co-pilot on The Ripper.
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MSA SC 6366-4-4
Restricted; for private information
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1992/10-12
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Paper; Photograph
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00/46/11/36
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Description
Three letters from Alfred "Al" Brunner, a veteran of Robert McMahon's crew in the 489th Bomb Group during WWII, to Chris Clark. Mr. Brunner shared information about Special Order (S.O) 203, providing a list of flight crews, his time as the bombardier on Little Iodine that the McMahon crew flew, and some of the memories of people in the various crews. He also sent a black and white photograph of McMahon's crew including Charles "Frank" Clark (Red), who was an aerial gunner, in front of Little Iodine plane.
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MSA SC 6366-4-5
Restricted; for private information
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1999/03/10
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter from Fred Caruso, a veteran of the 489th Bomb Group during WWII and former ground crew chief on Little Iodine, to Chris Clark. Mr. Caruso discussed his memories of Robert McMahon's flight crew, working with Little Iodine, and the various training he had. He also sent a printout of four black and white photos showing the Little Iodine plane and one of him with Curtis Canada in front of the plane in 1944.
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MSA SC 6366-4-6
Restricted; for private information
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1998-2000
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
Two letters from Norman R. Chown, a veteran of the 489th Bomb Group and part of Louis Confer's crew (44th Bombardment Group (H) 506th Bomb Squadron) during WWII, to Chris Clark. Mr. Chown discussed his time with Confer's crew, and his memories of Charles "Frank" Clark, who was a nose gunner on the crew, and provided copies of Special Order (S.O.) 319. Mr. Chown also sent copies of several articles he wrote, "From a Letter Written to Will Lundy," "Dribble Dribble Dribble" and "The Worse Non-Mission I Ever Flew" as well as printouts of black and white photos. One photo shows Mr. Chown with Charles T. Moffet, "Mist"(?) Parish, one unidentified person in front of a plane, and the other photo of two planes in flight with one being shot down. Also included are copies of letters from William Lundy to Chris Clark.
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MSA SC 6366-4-7
Restricted; for private information
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1999-2011
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter from Louis Confer, a veteran of the 489th and 44th Bomb Groups during WWII, and cards from his daughter, Janet Confer to Chris Clark. Also includes two printouts of obituary articles of Mr. Confer that discussed his military career.
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MSA SC 6366-4-8
Restricted; for private information
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1992-2004
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
Seven letters from Orville Curtis, a veteran of the 489th and 44th Bomb Groups during WWII, to Chris Clark. Mr. Curtis provided information and printouts of Special Orders (S.O.) 292 and 319 with a list of flight crews, his memories during flying in WWII, thanks for updates on Louis Confer, being the recipient of another Oak Leaf Cluster medal, and connecting Mr. Clark to William "Will" Lundy.
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MSA SC 6366-4-9
Restricted; for private information
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2000-2014
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
Two letters from Harold S. Cutler, a veteran of the 489th Bomb Group during WWII, and one letter from his son, Lewis M. Cutler to Chris Clark. Harold Cutler provided his memories and experience as an engineer with the 847th Bomb Squadron, working with B-24 planes, and updates on the lives of family. He also mentioned meeting the crew of Enola Gay, "the B-29 that dropped the first A-Bomb on Hiroshima, Japan." Lewis M. Cutler's letter thanked Mr. Clark for sharing his father's letters and information about Harold S. Cutler's military career.
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MSA SC 6366-4-10
Restricted; for private information
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1999-2006
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Paper; Photograph
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter and Christmas Card from Ruth W. Davis-Morse, whose husband Perry Morse was in the 506 Bomb Squadron during WWII and he received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal from General Johnson. She sent one black and white photo of four individuals, (right-to-Left) Chris Clark, Amanda Feinstein, her father Tad Feinstein, and unidentified man. She also sent a color photo that includes, (right-to-left) Will Lundy, Tony Masterdone and Chris Clark.
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MSA SC 6366-4-11
Restricted; for private information
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2000-2003
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter from Albert "Al" Edward Drapeau, a WWII veteran, to Chris Clark sharing his memories fighting in WWII and of Mr. Clark's Uncle, Donald Robert "Bob" Clark. They were in the same platoon but in different squads. Mr. Drapeau also discussed their time as prisoners of war (POW) and being taken near Schmidt, Germany, and being held in different POW camps including Limbourg, Neubrandenburg, Dannenwalde, and Schlemmin. Also included are printout pictures of Mr. Drapeau's 1993 return trip to Schmidt, Germany, Chris Clark's first letter to Mr. Drapeau, and a few of Mr. Clark's notes.
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MSA SC 6366-4-12
Restricted; for private information
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2000/10/03
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter from Robert "Bob" Dubowsky, a veteran of the 44th Bomb Group during WWII, to Chris Clark. Mr. Dubowsky thanked Mr. Clark for his assistance in researching popular songs of the WWII period.
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MSA SC 6366-4-13
Restricted; for private information
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2012-2014
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
Two letters from Julian S. Ertz, a veteran of WWII, to Chris Clark thanking him for his contributions to the Heritage League of the Second Air Division.
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MSA SC 6366-4-14
Restricted; for private information
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1999-2000
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
Three letters from Charles "Charlie" H. Freudenthal, a veteran of the 489th Bomb Group during WWII, to Chris Clark thanking him for the 489th mug and updates on Louis "Lou" Confer and Norman Chown.
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MSA SC 6366-4-15
Restricted; for private information
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2004/12/03
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Paper
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00/46/11/36
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Description
A letter from William "Bill" Gleaves, the brother of George Gleaves, who was a veteran of the 44th Bomb Group during WWII, to Chris Clark thanking him for photocopies of his brother's military records. Also includes Bill Gleaves' business card for Gleaves and Associates.
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