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Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr., to His father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., September 22, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This note, written on a U. S. Armed Forces postcard, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. The note describes his trip to Washington, D. C. The postcard is postmarked Lexington, VA, September 22, 1943 and the postage is designated as "free."
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mom, April 28, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan. The note apologizes to her for having been blasé about his draft board notice and lets her know how hard it was for him to leave her. The card is postmarked West Point, Mississippi, April 28, 1943 and bares a green one cent Jefferson postage stamp.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, April 29, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard note, postmarked Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April 29, 1943, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at Camp Shelby, Mississippi where he is stationed, to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note assures her he is fine, offers a few details of the previous day, and tells her not to worry about him. A green one cent U. S. Postal Card postage stamp on the right corner.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, November 25, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard note, postmarked Lexington, Virginia, November 25, 1943, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Lexington, Virginia where he is stationed, to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note discusses how busy he's been and describes his activities. There is on image on the opposite side of the postcard. "Free" is handwritten in the space typically reserved for the postage stamp.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, November 5, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard note, postmarked Lexington, Virigina, November 5, 1943, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama where he is visiting, to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note updates her on what he's been doing in Birmingham. The postcard features an image of the Vulcan on Red Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama, described on the back as "Vulcan, the Iron Man, weighing 120,000 pounds, is the largest cast-iron statue in the world. With the exception of the Statue of Liberty, it is the tallest statue in America. The postcard is postmarked Birmingham, Alabama, November 5, 1943 and "Free" is handwritten in the space typically reserved for the postage stamp.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, November 8, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard note, postmarked Lexington, Virginia, November 8, 1943, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Lexington, Virginia where he is stationed, to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note lets her know that he returned safely, and describes the trip. No image appears on the front of the card. "Free" is handwritten in the space typically reserved for the postage stamp.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, October 14, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard note, postmarked Lexington, Virginia, October 14, 1943, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Lexington, Virginia where he is stationed for training to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note thanks her for the cookies she sent and describes his recent travel. There is no image on the other side of the card.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, October 25, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard note, postmarked Lexington, Virginina, October 25, 1943, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Lexington, Virginia where he is stationed for training to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note expresses how uncertain things are, discuses his studies, and thanks her fore the things she's sent. There is no image on the other side of the postcard.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, September 22, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This note, written on a U. S. Armed Forces postcard, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note discusses his trip to Washington, D. C. and what the weather has been like.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Sister, Kay Bogan, October 14, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten note, written on a U. S. Armed Forces postcard, is from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University Army Specialized Training Program in Lexington, Virginia to his sister, Kay Bogan in Columbus, Mississippi. The note inquires after her practice teaching and informs her of when he'll be home for a visit. The note is signed "All my love, Son." The postcard is postmarked Lexington, Virginia, October 14, 1943 and the postage is designated as "free."
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Mother, October 07, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten postcard note, postmarked Lexington, Virginia, October 7, 1943, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Lexington, Virginia where he is stationed for training to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note thanks her for the things she sent him and updates her on what's going on at school. The back of the postcard doesn't have an image.
Program, Lexington Presbyterian Church, December 12, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This program for the "Messiah" musical at Lexington Presbyterian Church lists several songs, recitatives and choir members.
Letter, Juliette Chamberlin to W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr., April 23, 1943

Juliette Chamberlin

This handwritten letter, dated April 23, 1943, is written by Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi to W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. in West Point, Mississippi. The letter addresses Neil as "My dear Soldier" and encourages him to return to college after the war. The letter is written on personalized stationary for Juliette Chamberlin - Belhaven College - Jackson, Mississippi. The envelop is postmarked Jackson, Mississippi, April 23, 1943 and bears a three cent purple "Win the War" postage stamp in the upper right corner.
Postcard, D. H. Coleman to Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Bogan, December 13, 1943

D. Coleman

This postcard is a form letter requesting family of service people to write thank you notes to individuals who sent Christmas packages to service people. The card, mailed by D. H. Coleman, was sent to William N. Bogan's (Neill) parents requesting a thank you not be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Duncan who picked Neill's name. The postcard is postmarked West Point, Mississippi, December 13, 1943.
Letter, National Service Life Insurance

National Service Life Insurance of the U. S. A. Veteran's Administration

This handwritten letter is written from National Service Life Insurance of the U. S. A. Veteran's Administration in Washington, D. C. to an unidentified member informing them of the terms of their policy.
Appointment of Leader or Assistant Leader, Office of the Director of Selective Service, to William Neill (W. N.) Bogan, Jr.

Office of the Director of Selective Service

This Appointment of Leader or Assistant Leader from the Office of the Director of Selective Service, appointed William Neil (W. N.) Bogan, Jr. as a leader of a contingent of selected men from Local Board No. 1 of Clay County, Mississippi. The appointment charges him with enforcement of Selective Service Regulations of the selected men enroute to Induction Stations during the journey from West Point, Miss. to Camp Shelby, Miss. The order is signed by the chairman of the local board. Instructions to Leader or Assistant Leader are included with the order and describes what is expected from an appointed leader or assistant leader.
Order to Report for Induction, William Neill Bogan, April 15, 1943

Office of the Director of Selective Service

This is an Order to Report for Induction document from the Local Board 1, Clay County, West Point, Mississippi, for William Neil (W.N.) Bogan. The order is dated April 15, 1943 and notifies Bogan that he has been selected for training and service in the Land or Naval division of military. The order remands him to the local board in West Point, Mississippi on April 20, 1943 at 10 am. The order is signed by W. R. Bruce, Member of clerk of the local board. The order is accompanied by a note that informs him of what he needs to bring with him to the induction station. The envelope designates the sender as Selective Service with returns to be sent to Local Board No. !, Clay County, West Point, Mississippi. The envelope is postmarked West Point, Mississippi, April 15, 1943 and a second postmark for West Point, Mississippi, April 16, 1943. The address was forwarded from West Point to State College, Mississippi.
Receipt for Insured Mail

United States Postal Services, West Point, Mississippi

This receipt for insured mail provides a list of fees and is Postmarked, West Point, Mississippi, May 18 1943. The receipt is torn along the left and top edges.
Report Card, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University, Army Specialized Training Unit, December 11, 1943

Washington and Lee University, Army Specialized Training Unit

This is a report card, dated December 11, 1943, from the 3323rd Service Unit, Army Specialized Training at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia for William N. Bogan, Jr. The card is addressed to Mrs. and Mrs. W. N. Bogan in West Point and signed by Frank A Conaway, Capt., Inf. Commanding. A War Department envelope postmarked Lexington, VA, December 20, 1943 is included.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To His Family, July 28, 1942

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated July 28, 1942, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at State College in Starkville, Mississippi to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes his professors for the tern and how his grades are doing. The letter goes on to describe his activities and the boys his family knows who are in some of his classes. The envelope is postmarked State College, Mississippi, July 30, 1942 and includes a purple two cent postage stamp.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To His Parents, December 2, 1942

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated July 28, 1942, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at State College in Starkville, Mississippi to his parents in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses his weekend plans, what he and his friends have been doing, and what program his is considering applying for.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To His Parents, December 6, 1942

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated December 2, 1942, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at State College in Starkville, Mississippi to his parents in West Point, Mississippi. The letter expresses his disappointment at not having been able to go home the previous weekend and discusses the rumors going around about the upcoming campus holiday plans. The letter goes on to describe his activities and discusses his thoughts on the draft situation and how it might affect his education. The letter is written on Homer B Hicks, Jr. Mississippi State College, State College stationary. The envelope is postmarked State College, Mississippi, December 7, 1942 and bears a purple three cent postage stamp in the upper right corner.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To His Parents, November 22, 1942

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated July 28, 1942, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at State College in Starkville, Mississippi to his parents in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes the mid-semester quizzes he's been taking and what his grades are, the activities he's been involved in, including baseball games, plays, and theatre shows. The envelope is postmarked State College, Mississippi, November 23, 1942 and includes three green once cent postage stamps along the upper right corner.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, February 22, 1942

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten, incomplete letter, dated February 22, 1942, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in West Point, Mississippi, to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter describes his brother's health, his sister's activities, and expresses his appreciation for the candy she sent him.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, June 05, 1942

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated June 5, 1942, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at State College, Mississippi, to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter describes what he's been doing while at the State College, his classes, and what his plans are. The letter also thanks her for the watch and money she sent him.