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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.

GLC09611.386

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…

GLC09611.387

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"

GLC09611.388.01

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.

GLC09611.388.02

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.…

GLC09611.389

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…

GLC09611.390

25 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 25, 1944. He wishes them a Merry Christmas and discusses the gifts he received from them and others. He mentions Arvilla Good, Jessie Hollis, John Good, and Ed Good. He mentions the celebrations on base and the church services.

GLC09611.391

27 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 27, 1944. He received their letter with the Christmas money order and thanks them again for all they have done for him. He also received letters from the Huttons, Lorraine Fencil, and Mary. He inquires about their Christmas dinner at Malinda Graeff's house. He also comments on what they received for Christmas. He is sorry to hear that Mary Parthemore died, after a long illness. On Christmas he went to the special meal and into Honolulu, which was very crowded with service men.

GLC09611.392

21 November 1973

Gado, Barbara, 1929-1997

Newspaper clipping