14 December 1943

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 14, 1943. June apologizes for not writing but she has been sick. She mentions Pearl Harbor, "Dec. 7, 1941. I sure do remember that day. You being here, our listening to the radio, and my nervous excitement or fit or something! It doesn't seem like 2 years ago." She inquires about his service rating, and how he has it before graduation. She asks if he has been having fun on his weekend leaves, and wants to know if he has met anyone. She mentions that Ernie is at home. He was transferred, and since his new ship was not ready…

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14 December 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 14, 1943. Leonard had a weekend of leave and went in to Chicago. He and another sailor went to the U.S.O. building in Chicago. It is thirteen stories high, and has housing and events. He rented a room for $2.50 and mentions how nice it is to be in a real bed. Leonard has started school again and a course on shop has been added with theory classes. He mentions that he has received a lot of letters and Christmas cards. He inquires how their colds are and writes that he is going to send money…

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14 December 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Postcard

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One postcard from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 14, 1943. The postcard is blank. The front of the card features an image of the Berkshire Hotel in Chicago Illinois.

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20 December 1943

Wolverton, Raymond, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond Wolverton to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 20, 1943. Wolverton is glad that Leonard wrote to him as he did not have Leonard's address. He outlines his schedule for school; day starts at 5:20 am with reveille; at 5:30 am the bunks get cleaned; then they have P.T. (Physical Training) followed by breakfast and muster; school starts at 7:25 am. His class was originally 44 men and is now down to 25. The food is great, and is prepared by civilian cooks. He also explains his leave schedule. He mentions that there is so much to do when on leave, and the people in the…

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16 December 1943

Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 16, 1943. Stouffer writes that she is predicting a solemn Christmas as all the soldiers are away. She updates Leonard on Wayne Stouffer who is in Ireland. Wayne sent her a card with his picture. She sent Wayne a bracelet like Leonard's.

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16 December 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 16, 1943. The cover of the Christmas card reads, "With Love Son To you in the Navy." The inside of the card reads, "There is a love that's deeper Than any words can say- The kind of love that goes, Son To you on Christmas Day And with it are best wishes For Christmas and the year- And very special pride in you Because you are so dear." The artwork on the card is a white flag with holly berries and leaves. The flag has the word "Son" spelled out in blue stars, and an anchor finial. On…

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23 October 1973

Wilson, Perry W., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Perry W. Wilson and Carole Wilson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 23, 1973. The Perrys support the impeachment of President Nixon. They write, "With the firing of Mr. Archibald Cox, President Nixon has gone beyond the law and beyond rational thinking. His mental stability is now a matter of genuine concern."

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25 October 1973

Concerned Members of the Yale Community, fl. 1973

Petition

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One petition from Concerned Members of the Yale Community to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 25, 1973. The Concerned members of the Yale Community support the impeachment of President Nixon. The petition reads in part, "The President's actions have made this avenue, which though dire is the one provided for by our Constitution, appropriate and necessary."

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24 July 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Here to Present an African Play

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated July 24, 1957. Shows group of people getting off a plane. The attached press release reports that the African delegation from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, have arrived in the United States to present a new play entitled, "the Next Phase." The play was written by members of the Ghana parliament. The photo features, Irene Laure, Tito Winyi, King of Bunoro, Uganda, Jim Owen, and William Nkomo of South Africa, and Dowuona Hammond of Ghana. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin poses beside deployed U.S. flag

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin poses beside deployed U.S. flag," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin standing beside American flag on moon's surface.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: PSEP deployed, Aldrin walks toward LR-3 and LM.

One lithograph entitled, "PSEP deployed, Aldrin walks toward LR-3 and LM," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin between Passive Seismic Experiment Package, Laser Ranging Retro-Reflector (LR-3) and the lunar module.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.

One lithograph entitled, "Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. ," dated September 9, 1969. Image is portrait of Buzz Aldrin in space suit with moon in background.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Earth rise on far side of the moon.

One lithograph entitled, "Earth rise on far side of the moon," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of earthrise from the moon's surface.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin walking near LM leg.

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin walking near LM leg," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin walking aside the lunar module's leg.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Record, Phonograph

Title: Lunar Landing: Man on the Moon

One recording entitled, "Lunar Landing: Man on the Moon," dated September 9, 1969. Item recounts the events of the Apollo 11 mission. Narrated by Peter Thomas. Also included is an insert of lunar landing's major events and orbits from the mission.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Print

Title: Lunar Landing Mission Profile

One trifold illustration entitled, "Lunar Landing Mission Profile," depicting eighty-five major events of the lunar landing mission of Apollo 11. Significant points from the lunar module orbiting the moon and returning to Earth.

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1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: [Aldrin standing by American flag on moon surface]

One image of Aldrin standing near the American flag and lunar module on the moon's surface.

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4 October 1972

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jul. Weder

One letter to Jul. Weder from Fern Lee Pickens dated October 3, 1972. Pickens is writing on behalf of Neil Armstrong regarding a request of his autograph. Armstrong at this point has discontinued signing items due to the possibility of the signed items being used for profit.

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12 August 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Russian Bigwigs Visit Soviet Memorial

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated August 12, 1957. Shows a group of people walking down the steps of a monument. The attached press release reports that "Communist boss," Nikita Khrushchev and members of the Russian delegation were touring East Germany. They visited the memorial before leaving. The memorial is at the Soviet cemetery at Treptow and features a Russian liberator breaking a swastika with his sword while holding a child. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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27 August 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Charles A. Lindbergh mission report

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated August 27, 1957. This photo is a copy of the report written by Charles A. Lindbergh when he shot down a Japanese airplane on July 29, 1944. According to the attached press release Lindbergh was participating in the mission as an observer to help teach younger pilots how to get more range from their planes. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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19 September 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Koreans Dedicate Statue to General MacArthur

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 19, 1957. Shows a memorial plaque on a column. A statue of Douglas MacArthur rests on top of the column. According to the attached press release the memorial commemorates the victory at Inchon during the Korean War. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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24 September 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: NATO Troopers Shower Down on Denmark

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 24, 1957. Shows many paratroopers leaping off eleven planes. According to the attached press release the paratroopers from several NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) nations are floating down to the Island of Zealand as part of NATO Maneuvers and training. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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26 September 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: All the Ear-Marks of the Real Thing in NATO Exercise

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 26, 1957. Shows two camouflaged soldiers laying down, and another soldier in a camouflaged tank speaking into a radio. The attached press release reports that the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) maneuvers (training) in Denmark consisted of Danish soldiers as defenders. The exercise was ended when the Danish forces broke up the invading British and American forces. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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30 September 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Nixon Gets Bid to Pan American Union Event

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated September 30, 1957. Shows then Vice President Richard Nixon and three women. One woman is handing Nixon a card. The attached press release states the women pictured are Maria Laura Lobo, Margarita Sierra, and Maria Cristina Yadarola. The note they have handed Nixon is an invitation to a dinner dance on October 11th at the Pan American Union. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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3 October 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: West Germany on the March

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated October 3, 1957. Shows a group of soldiers in camouflage looking at the camera. The attached press release reports that the West German soldiers are marching near Nienburg during the country's first post-war maneuvers (training), 35,000 men participated. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

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