Traveling through the Dark: The Rescued Year

These two books are from Elgin, IL where William Stafford completed his camp experience for being a conscientious objector during World War II. The Oregon Encyclopedia states that the author worked as a secretary for the Church of the Brethren in Elgin, IL which ended in 1946. The previous owner's name is written on both FFEP. He served in the Church of the Brethren General Offices in Elgin as the literary editor and book editor 1939 - 1959 per the Brethren Historical Libraries & Archives. There is a note that was paper clipped inside The Rescued Year which talks about how he knew Bill and what "Grandpa", the previous owner, thought of these two "lightweight books". The paperclip left two marks on the FFEP next to Ora's name. There were also several newspaper articles laid in which discolored the first four pages. The dust jacket on is worn at the top and bottom edges along with the corners. There are some small pieces missing and a piece of tape inside. See photos. This book states First Edition. Traveling through the Dark is in better condition with bumped spine ends and slight wear along the bottom edge of the book. Ora's full name on the FFEP and the binding strings have discolored. Oh, on the orange book, the paper inside the back cover is creased but the backside is fine. The green dust jacket has some wear mainly by the spine ends and top corner. This is a later 1962 printing which has the National Book Award Winner sticker on the front. Both books ship as one from Elgin, IL.