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to Lile Miller

Miller writes to his wife. Laments that his knapsack, containing a picture of Lile and his son, Charley, may have been lost. Complains of the swamps in Virginia (especially the Chickahominy Swamp).

GLC02155.060

"Kamarad" and German Trophies in a French Chateau

This photograph is of a room that was turned into a war museum with memorbilia and statues from the war. On the left side there is a statue of a soldier whose sign reads "surrender." There are also many badges on display. This room is in what used to...

GLC09584.247

Doughboys of 89th Div., Resting Before Review, Treves, Germany

This photograph is of a field of men resting before battle in uniform, with guns nearby. Their guns are stacked in a tripod figuration. There is also a gas mask in the picture, as well as a canteen and other bags.

GLC09584.251

[World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The...

GLC09611

[Collection belonging to Jim Hughes, 82nd Airborne, 1968 [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of letters belonging to Jim Hughes dated 1968. Consists of five letters during Hughes time in the 82nd Airborne. Letters are written to his mother, Wilma Primer Hughes and pertains to life on the base, activities, financial matters and...

GLC09615

to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 1, 1968. Hughes informs his mother of his time remaining in the war, requesting pocket calendars to mark down the remaining days. Mentions getting his "rank right back" as his...

GLC09615.01

to Mary

He talks about the importancce of Chattanugh and how they need to keep the Rebels contained. They do not want them to get into Eastern Tennessee so they will try to cut off their supplies.

GLC02415.054

to Colonel

Author's name is illegible but signs as Major Commanding. Informs that the companies will be sent as directed, the ferry boat was destroyed and that the men are back in their quarters. Reports on shots being fired at their camp but that no one was...

GLC02414.139

[Scammon endorsement on an autograph letter signed from George J. Stealey]

Stealy, a captain and assistant quarter master writes to Brigadier General Scammon of the 23rd Ohio. Asks if he may pasture his stock on the other side of his post in Gallipolis, West Virginia, where there is good pasture land and fine farms. Gives...

GLC02414.147

[Board survey report on a box of clothing]

Board survey report requested by Colonel Eliakim P. Scammon, Colonel Commanding the 3rd brigade in special orders no. 118. Signed by Thomas Hayes, 1st Lieutenant, Co. A, 30th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Henry Rowan Brinkerhoff, 1st Lieutenant...

GLC02414.151