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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 6, 1943. Robert describes a training situation in which he was in a fox hole with tanks operating directly above them to which he said "Quite the sensation!" He also lists women...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 7, 1943. John relays he has three more weeks left in his training. The previous week was engine assembly this week he worked engine adjustment. He insists that his love interest Pearl is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 13, 1943. Robert is preparing to leave Camp Forrest in the next week for maneuvers. He includes his new address and is still hoping for furlough. Signed "Bob."Written at Camp...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 19, 1943. Robert relays that his unit is camped on the outskirts of Camp Forrest and another division has moved in. He is happy to go to dances but finds them overcrowded. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 2, 1943. Robert's work on maneuvers consists of going to a warehouse fifty miles away and storing equipment. He relays his next location as Camp Atterbury, Indiana. In their last...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dorothy K. Runk to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 3, 1943. Dotty writes that she was surprised to hear from Leonard. She writes that Robert Winemiller is in Arizona on desert training. Marion is attending school in St Louis...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 4, 1943. Susan writes that she is going to the doctor this evening, but plans to clean the windows in two rooms downstairs. She eventually wants to paint the rooms as well...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Eddie Zell to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 8, 1943. Eddie writes that he received Leonard’s letter. He has been playing a lot of basketball, dancing, and working. He will tell Janet Hall to write Leonard the next time he sees...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. Natalie apologizes for not writing sooner, preparations for Christmas had her busy. She mentions town isn't decorated like normal. They are putting up the tree by the...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jo Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1943. Jo writes that she hadn't written to Leonard before now as she was on bed rest from pneumonia. She updates him on a few friends; St. Clair is engaged; Bobby Nye is back home...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 14, 1943. Susan has a cold, she has coughing fits and stomach issues. Her doctor said her lungs are raw, as is her throat which is causing the...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 4, 1944. Natilie apologizes for not writing sooner she has been working nights at the bank since Christmas. She inquires what Leonard did on New Year's, and mentions that she...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dorothy Kaye to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 5, 1944. Dorothy hopes Leonard was able to be home for Christmas. She also explains her relationship with Robert Winemiller. She always told Robert that she only sees him as a friend...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 6, 1944. Mrs. Stouffer was glad to hear from Leonard. She was afraid he had left without getting his new address. She received a Christmas card from Wayne with a leather pin. She...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 10, 1944. June apologizes for not answering sooner. She was disappointed not to see Leonard when he was home for Christmas. She writes that he has to stop by the next time he gets...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 10, 1944. Natalie reports that she was sick on Christmas day. She is glad to hear that Leonard's training course is for sixteen weeks and not the usual twelve. She inquires if he...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 10, 1944. Leonard reports on his recent weekend leave in Chicago. He went with another sailor from Pennsylvania. They stayed at the sailor's cousin's...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 13, 1944. He complains about the weather and doesn't understand why they have to be in the pool when it's so cold. He is glad he already knew how to...

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[Two men in front of a house]

One black and white photograph dated May 1970 taken by Kevin Bleicher. Pictured are two young men posing in front of a house.

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[Photograph of two young men]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of two young men smiling at the camera smiling. Man seated on the right wears an Ohio State t-shirt.

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[Photograph of two young men]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of two young men looking towards the camera frowning. Man seated on the right wears an Ohio State t-shirt.

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[Photograph of a woman and a bouquet]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of a young woman in a front yard seated next to car. She is creating a bouquet out of dried flowers.

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[Photograph of a woman and a guitar]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of a bespeckled woman sitting in a living room with a guitar in her lap.

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[Photograph of group of friends in a wooded area]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of a girl (from GLC09650.273) sitting on a log. Two other young people are also climbing on the log in a wooded area.

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[Photograph of water fountain]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image of a water fountain in a park.

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[Photograph of a road]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of an empty uphill road.

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[Photograph of a dock]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of a dock across the water.

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[Photograph of a people at an outdoor swimming pool]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is of people at an outdoor swimming pool.

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[Photograph of a girl]

One undated black and white photograph taken by Kevin Bleicher. Image is the profile of a young woman's face.

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[Collection of photographs belonging to a Japanese-American family in Northern California, 1921-1947][Decimalized .001-.643]

One collection of black-and-white photographs belonging to a Japanese American family dated 1921-1947. Consists of 643 items capturing home and recreational life of a family located in California.

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Robert asks if Leonard has been parading recently, he also asks a trivia question about marching positions. Robert breaks down what number and type of troops there are...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Eddie Zell to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 25, 1943. Eddie writes to inquire when Leonard will be home from training at Great Lakes. He wants to make sure to get together. Eddie also mentions a few girls he knows and that he is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Bernice Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Bernice apologizes for not writing sooner. She is glad Leonard likes the Navy and wonders if it is possible for Leonard to visit her boyfriend Bruce who is also in the...

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to Parents

Decided to write today before going out on picket duty. It "pleases me to know my many friends at home are interested in" his letters. Pat Lovett has arrived at camp. Glad to hear they have been entertained by the various officers who have the...

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia saw Sammy last night, who has enlisted because the war effort needs him; and to escape his problems. Postscript: Had a visit from his friend Charlie, who is 4 F. He and his wife are having a baby. Draws a picture of the living room for him.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 11:00PM at home. Sylvia tells Moe all of the "errands" she has to accomplish on her lunch hour the next day. Writes about their friends and the friends' children and who is stationed where.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia says she and some girl friends are having a meeting of "The Lonely Hearts Club." She is happy the weekend is over, because it is better to be occupied at work. Talks about her family and what they are doing, and makes comments to him in...

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Written at 8:30 PM at home. Sylvia say that a friend called at 1:30 AM to say her husband was shipping out, and that she (Sylvia) cried herself to sleep. Reports on visiting with other friends. Ends with "Most of all-I love you like hell."

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia brought her co-worker Bess home for lunch, they discussed how to raise funds for the Union's Wage Increase Drive. She showed Bess how to play the piano, and Bess stayed for dinner.

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to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia's guests have just left and she recounts what their routine was whenever they had company. This was a Sunday and she plans all week what she will get done on Sundays and then does nothing. Got up late and re-packed a package for Moe; because...

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to Henry Knox

Lightheartedly discusses hearing that Knox was "confoundedly peeked" by not hearing from Troutbeck for a long time. Reaffirms their friendship, informs Knox of an upcoming trip to the country, and promises future correspondence upon his return....

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to Henry Knox

Expresses his pleasure regarding their friendship, his shock over Mr. Morehead's death, his fears that Morehead's death will cause divisions in the congregation for which he served as minister. Tells of his current living situation with the Reverend...

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to Henry Knox

Explains why he has not written sooner. Discusses working on a fishing ship and being owed money by his employer. He fears the possibility of staying in Newfoundland until the fall, citing that the town lacks amusements, even a "five alley." He...

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to William Knox

Makes a lengthy, poetic comparison of the reception of Knox's last letter to a lost sailor finding land. Also gives a lengthy explanation for why he has not written sooner and apologizes for being remiss. Continues with a discussion of friendship...

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to Henry Knox

Reaffirms their friendship and hopes to see him in the future. Expects Knox to write to him before he leaves London, and after he leaves, to record everything noteworthy that occurs and send that to Troutbeck when he returns. Mentions visiting the...

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[Letters belonging to William E. Johnson, 1965-1976] [Decimalized .01-.39]

Collection of personal correspondence belonging to William E. Johnson dated 1965-1976. Consists of 40 letters received primarily by his wife, Roseann Goodford related to the Vietnam War while aboard the USS Rogers. Includes topics related to war...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from Bobi dated April 28, 1965. Pertains to Roseann's engagement to Bill, his military service, Bobi's pregnancy and her husband Vince. Bobi asks if Bill has received his commission. Expresses concern that Vince may...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated March 27, 1966. Pertains to a visit from her coworkers Sally, her friend from work and a phone call from Mrs. Corzine in the evening. Mrs. Corzine referred an accountant to them to process...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 21, 1966. Pertains to spending the evening with coworker, Sally. The evening consisted of two moves at the drive-in: "Darling" and "Cat Ballou." Roseann writes that she misses Bill...

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to Bill

One letter addressed to William E. Johnson from Roseann dated May 25, 1966. Pertains to receiving a raise at work; Bill moving to Long Beach; and other updates. Mentions meeting Joyce Tonti over a phone call whose husband is a "career" in the service...

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