27 September 1944

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 September 27, 1944. Mentions the change in weather from summer to fall and reminisces about home. Also mentions the accident he was in seven years ago, and how the scars from it no longer make him self-conscious. Mentions the possibility that Charles is hurt or possibly dead but does not give a last name. He also mentions some girls that he has been writing including, Ann a WAVE who he met while he was in Chicago, and that he has not received a letter from Marion in a long time.

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25 September 1944

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 September 25, 1944. Mentions the weather and the hurricane that just hit Atlantic City. Also comments on Jack Myers baby announcement in the newspaper that Susan sent. He also thanks them again for the photos they sent and asks for more when it’s convenient. He mentions the photos that Ed Zell sent and thought that Susan and Raymond would like him. He sent a photo of Ed and Janie Bieble, but would like it back when Susan is done with it. He also mentions trying to contact Red Simmer but is unable to…

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2 October 1944

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 October 2, 1944. He mentions that he stayed in on his last liberty. He received a letter from Malinda Graeff with a picture of her, and one of her borders. She also updated him on her daily life. Mentions Mr. Heller, Mrs. Otstot and Charles. He also mentions the bracelet that Susan and Raymond are sending him and how it must be very nice if Viola and Lil liked it so much. He never received the letter from Viola and wonders when she sent it. Mentions he also never received a package from June, and asks…

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11 October 1944

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 October 11, 1944. Updates them on the letters he received including one from Dot Runk. Runk sent along a photo of herself, and the woman she introduced Leonard to. Her name is Dottie Shearer. Runk also mentions hearing from Robert Winemiller that he was in Patton's third army. Leonard is concerned because he is in "hot country" and he hopes that Robert has good luck and doesn’t get injured. He once again thanks Susan for her letters; they make him feel like she’s just across the room talking to him.…

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9 October 1944

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 October 9, 1944. He has not received many letters but believes it is because June is about to go on to college and has been studying a lot. He is hoping that Susan is okay and the reason she hasn’t written isn’t because of her health. He received a box from Mrs. Ross and plans to use the tonic she sent that night. He also received the Bethlehem Steel news that Susan forwarded as well as the church bulletin and a newsletter from Miss Shoemaker. He received a letter from Florence Huber and from Dottie…

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13 October 1944

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 October 13, 1944. He received a lot of letters recently and he’s trying to get through them all. He comments on Raymond’s extra work and that at least he’s getting paid more. He inquires about their car and the coal situation. He hopes that they will be able to get enough coal for the winter supply. He mentions Wilbur Brian, who is working near him at Hickam Field and his regrets for not taking a job in plane repair, or the Merchant Marines before he got drafted. Mentions that Kennith Moyer had…

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15 October 1944

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 October 15, 1944. He received letters from them, Dick Miller, and Jo Gassert. Dick is in France near Germany and asked if Raymond had any girls he wanted him to look up while he was there. Jo is still working at the railroad. He has yet to receive Viola's letter but did receive June's package, 2 1/2 months later. It was a pair of collapsible slippers. He inquired about aunt Bertha's health. He has not received the bracelet, and cautions Susan to not send a Christmas box yet as some on base are already…

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20 October 1944

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 October 20, 1944. He received the bracelet and loves it. He has enclosed a money order for $100. $40 is for Susan and Raymond for Christmas and the rest is for his savings account. He declares that he can’t find them a Christmas gift, and wants them to use the money for something they want for the house or themselves. He’s getting really excited for the boxes and packages that she keeps telling him about and can’t wait for Christmas now. The radio has been playing baseball games at 9:30 in the morning…

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26 October 1944

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 October 26, 1944. He mentions that he has the day off, but did not leave the camp. He plans to go to a movie and a U.S.O. dance. He compares the weather in Hawaii with the weather in Harrisburg. He also details his dinner from Sunday. He comments on how much butter, sugar, and coffee they use for each meal. He mentioned news from the South Pacific, but that the information about the English fleet is new. He finds it interesting that men on the French front are writing as if the war is almost over, but…

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31 October 1944

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 October 31, 1944. He received letters from them and Arvilla Good, who asked what he wanted for Christmas. He recommended she call Susan. He went to a U.S.O. dance and movie recently. He also received letters from Jo Gassert, Dottie Erickson and Doris Bixler. He mentioned the supplement in the newspaper, commenting that if it was just a summary not to send it. He gets pretty good news where he is. He has yet to hear from Robert Winemiller but he’s going to send him a Christmas card soon. He also…

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7 November 1944

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 November 7, 1944. He mentions the election and hearing news of who is winning each state on the radio. He mentions his surprise that Raymond was handing out buttons and going to rally dinners. He reports that their last letter arrived and the stamp was not canceled. He also received letters from Edna, Ed Zell, and Mary the girl from Chicago. Mary is currently in Brooklyn with her aunt and uncle and wants him to visit when he gets home. Ed mentioned that Helen Peters is getting married in Texas. Edna…

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4 November 1944

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 November 4, 1944. He mentions listening to President Roosevelt’s speech from Boston being rebroadcast. He received the clippings, cookies, peanuts and cakes Susan sent. He also received a box of Hard candy from the church. He really appreciated the comics, as he hasn’t seen any since he started Kitchen Police duty. He mentions John Shadow’s death. He also received letters from June Walter and Robert Winemiller. Robert wrote on October 14, and it took 20 days to get to Leonard. Robert mentioned…

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14 November 1944

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 November 14, 1944. He inquires on Susan's health. He also reports that he has received Christmas boxes from Lulu and Malinda and they arrived in good condition. He has tried to find some gifts to send home but is not having much luck. He did find a shirt for Johnnie Good, a table runner for Malinda, and a Hawaiian pocket book and compact for June. He complains about the long lines at the censor to send items out. He did his laundry and wishes he had paid more attention to how to iron when he was home…

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18 November 1944

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 November 18, 1944. Mentions the recent presidential election and politics. He also mentions letters he received from Edna Graeff and June Walter. He sent a photograph of himself to Marguerite Graeff and Edna saw it while visiting and hinted how nice it was. As a result he is going to have some more made and send it out to some more people. He also mentions a newspaper article he read that reported the fear of "Robot Bombs" being aimed at the east coast. He reports that with the four boxes they are…

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22 November 1944

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 November 22, 1944. Leonard has sent his Christmas cards out, forty-eight in total. He received letters from Lorraine Fencil, Melvin Fencil, June Walter, Ed Zell, and Dot Runk. He also received a box form June, but was informed that was only part one and to expect something else. He reports that Rosalina Fencil is not doing well. He mentions the civilian clothes business.

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22 November 1944

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 November 22, 1944. A second letter written on the 22nd as there was not enough room on the first. He inquires about the new neighbors. He also reports that Edna is writing him a lot and keeping him updated about the family in Reading. She mentioned Stanley Graeff, and Mildred Hettriger. He also complains about the lack of promotions in his shop. He is glad to report that he can once again get laundry done 20 pieces at a time. He also mentions Helen Peters, and Ed Zell.

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27 November 1944

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 November 27, 1944. Had a liberty day and went to the U.S.O and a movie. He comments on Thanksgiving, he missed turkey as they had the same menu as the fourth of July. He mentions ironing his dress uniform and thinks he did a good job. He received a letter from June Walter who wrote if he came to visit her she would have to watch him around the other girls because they liked his photo so much. He mentions the Fencils, Malinda Graeff, and Seward. He also received letters from Mrs. Stouffer, Dot Runk,…

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2 December 1944

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 2, 1944. He received letters from them, Lulu Graeff, Mary, Herman Klopp, Robert Winemiller, Dottie Erickson, Dot Shearer, and June Walter. He also received four of five boxes he was told to expect. He is keeping them in an empty locker until Christmas. He mentions that everyone is doing well, but Robert writes that he is scared at the German front. Leonard found a Thanksgiving Menu for them (GLC09611.385.02) He had a day off and went to a U.S.O. dance and two movies. He once again mentions…

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23 November 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Printed document

Title: Thanksgiving Menu

One menu for a Thanksgiving celebration taking place on the U.S. Submarine Base sent to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff by Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 23, 1944. The cover features a turkey surfing with a Hawaiian Island behind him. The menu includes six courses.

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9 December 1944

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 9, 1944. Mentions that he is no longer on Kitchen Police duty. Much of the letter is difficult to read and the ink has faded.

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15 December 1944

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 15, 1944. He comments on snow storms in Pennsylvania and hopes they are staying warm. He updates them on his work in the shop. He also mentions that he has a Christmas tree in his locker and received two cards from France. One from Dick Miller and one from Robert Winemiller who are both okay but thinking of home. He is sending a thank you card to Doutrichs a clothing store that sent out free tobacco to servicemen and comments on the cigarette shortage. He thinks it is the perfect time for…

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18 December 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

V-Mail

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 18, 1944. A Christmas greeting V-Mail featuring a beach view with "Seasons Greetings." Signed "how do you like this one? Leonard"

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31 January 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

V-Mail

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 31, 1945. A Valentine's Day V-Mail greeting. Features a sailor standing under a palm tree holding a large heart. In the center of the heart is written, To Mother and Dad." In the same envelope as GLC09611.388.01.

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18 December 1944

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 18, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from; Dick Miller Florence Huber, Arvilla Good, Orsyulak, Mary, and June Walter. He also mentions Malinda Graeff, Lulu Graeff, and Seward Hutton. He is really excited for Christmas although he still wishes he was home and has hopes to be home next year. He inquires what they are doing for Christmas dinner, and if Aunt Lulu will be with them. He also asks about sugar at home and mentions that more sugar is being demanded from Hawaii.…

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22 December 1944

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 22, 1944. He updates them on the Christmas spirit in town and at the U.S.O. He attended a formal dance there with all the girls dressed up. It almost felt like home except that it was on a open roof dance floor. He received letters from Lulu Graeff and from Mrs. Winemiller, who writes that Robert was transferred from the front due to a "slight case of shell shock and battle fatigue." Leonard comments that Robert hadn't written to him about it in his last letter but he had noticed a change in…

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