To/From Edwin Pearlstine, 1902-1937

Includes "Edwin's first letter to Papa, Jan. 1, 1902" (scribble); several letters (ca. 1905-1911) from Edwin to "Papa," written as young boy (many sent from Mayesville, SC) which describe daily activities and updates about Milton and Mary; Edwin's new year resolutions for 1908; letters (1915) from Edwin to Hyman sent from camp in Brevard; letter (1915) to Edwin from Hyman re. expenses at camp, Milton's health and homesickness; series of letters sent to Hyman from Camp Seveier (Greenville, SC) describe camp activities, mention the fact that there is "very little religion up here," describe how strict Greenville is re. soldiers wandering in town; letter to Sam Cohen (May 1918) written just before leaving Camp Sevier for "over there"; letter to family written while on a train to New York where his company was to "ship out" for Europe (writes not to worry as he expects to be home for the next Purim Ball); misc. cards and telegrams informing the family that Edwin's ship arrived safely in Europe; several Field Service postcards sent from overseas; letter (June 1918) to Sam Cohen from "somewhere in France" inquires about the business; all letters sent from Europe are vague and most inquire about home, several mention the weather, hardships and the possibility of looking up French relatives; letter mentions that Edwin's outfit is near one of the "largest cities in France," another describes liberated towns near "the front"; letter (Dec. 1918) sent to Edwin by I.C. Strauss, provides family updates and mentions the armistice; letter (April 1919) from Uncle Lucien Strauss congratulates Edwin on returning from war and becoming a man; letter (1928) to Edwin from Aunt Lena (Hirsch?) expresses get well wishes after an automobile accident; letter (1937) from Mrs. C. W. Rosa of Georgetown SC, contains a history of Edwin and Vernon Cogswell's time at a training camp in Georgetown; include Edwin's response; misc. letter remnants sent from France (during WWI) mention sickness at camp and describe his job as a mail clerk.