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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 19, 1944. Susan writes leonard that it has been a month since she was last able to write him. She describes the symptoms she has been feeling as well...

GLC09611.228.01

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief...

GLC09910

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 15, 1957. Joel updates his family on a blizzard that has restricted him to the barracks. He also mentions passing his test and if he does well...

GLC09910.05

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his training. Mentions that he is sick and hopes that it is not strep throat and he will...

GLC09910.06

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 19, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his schooling. He also mentions receiving orders that send him to Germany. On U.S. Air...

GLC09910.07

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated February 4, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and his imminent departure from the base in Wyoming for leave. He is excited to be returning...

GLC09910.08

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

Pages 20 and 21 of a Newspaper. Page 20 is continuation of the newspaper article that began in document GLC09611.047.01. The article investigates the "Buick program" and the instruction that goes on. John annotated the images with captions. Page 21...

GLC09611.047.03

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 19, 1945. He is suffering from sunburn from working as mess cook at a picnic for his shop. The shop was divided into four groups, each group having...

GLC09611.405

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's happy he could get one last call in before he ships out. The train trip was "swell" and the officers had drawing rooms. This was their last night out before they sail. He's hoping he'll have mail waiting at his new...

GLC09620.108

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He enclosed an insurance slip for his good watch that he just sent home and it needs some work to be done. He has another watch so there is no rush in getting it back.

The letter is not dated, but the reciept enclosed is dated...

GLC09620.109

to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 10, 1942. William reports that he just arrived at the base to start gunnery school in the next few days. He writes that the school lasts five weeks. The first two weeks is for learning...

GLC09685.01

to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 16, 1942. William is at gunnery school learning how the guns work and how to fire them. He finds it very tough, and outlines their schedule for the next five weeks. He is afraid he won...

GLC09685.02

to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 22, 1942. William is taking a break from homework to write Mary Rose as he hasn't been able to in a while. He mentions that the five week course is actually a ten week course that has...

GLC09685.03

to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 30, 1942. William writes that he received the letter and package that Mary Rose sent. Next time though, he asks her to make sure any food stuffs that she sends are wrapped up nice and...

GLC09685.04

to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 6, 1942. William writes that he hopes to graduate in a few days but doesn't know if he will as he has developed some trouble with his ear. He has an appointment with the flight surgeon...

GLC09685.05

to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 11, 1942. William writes that it's Sunday morning and his final test is the next day. He is worried about passing, because he is no good on written tests. He did get to the top six for...

GLC09685.06

[24 WWII letters] [Decimalized .01 - .24]

24 WWII letters to Richard Jerome Silbiger and Dorothy Silbiger from various family members and friends. The letters are dated from 1943-1944. The letters cover a number of topics including military training, camp life, and marriage.

GLC09684

[Letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers] [Decimalized .01 - .06]

6 WWII letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers concerning his training for the gunnery position at a base in Harlinger Texas. The letters are dated from September 10, 1942 to October 11, 1942.

GLC09685

[2 WWII letters][Decimalized .01 - .02]

Two WWII letters that are unconnected by author or recipient. The first letter is by Jack Garber to Dorothy Kowosky dated October 16, 1941. The second letter is from D.A. Dooliule to Marianne Dooliule dated March 24, 1944. Both letters concern...

GLC09686

[Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

Hospital Corps School Class 43

One photograph of the United States Navy's Hospital Corps School, Class 43 dated 1948. Pictured is an integrated class featuring African American corpsmen in the second row.

GLC09720.01

One letter and two newspaper clipping sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff [Decimalized .01- .02]

One letter and two newspaper clippings sent by John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 2, 1943.

GLC09611.047

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 2, 1943. John relays that he was glad to hear from Leonard. He asks how things were going in Harrisburg. John writes Leonard that he made rank of Captain but was demoted when he began...

GLC09611.047.01

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping, consists of pages 19 and 20 of a unknown newspaper. Page 19 highlights a "hop" put on for sailors by the Cleveland Diesel Girls' Bowling League. Page 20's Headline reads "Buck Air Force Ground Personnel Training School Awarded...

GLC09611.047.02

Letter and Napkin [Decimalized .01- .02]

One letter from Edward Schenk to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 21, 1943. A paper napkin from the Jade lounge is included with the letter.

GLC09611.062