January 13, 1944

Gassert, Thomas William, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Thomas William Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 13,1944. Thomas writes that he hasn't been flying but is finished with gunners school. He does not have a rating, and does not predict getting one soon. He got into a fight with a specialist while he was drinking. Due to this disorderly conduct he was assigned to mess and restricted duty. He asks Leonard to send him Wolf's address. He comments that his liberties would be good if he was not restricted; 36 hours every week and 3 over nights every week.

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January 13 1944

Bayler, Malinda, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Bayler to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 13, 1944. Malinda updates Leonard on Susan's condition. She is doing better. Her voice sounds stronger on the phone and her pulse rate was improved. Malinda is going to the doctor for an x-ray of her head to find out what is wrong with her teeth. Malinda mentioned her boarder Lt. Pyueng Son Pynen is moving with some other men he works with to Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. He will be able to get meals there which he is looking forward to. He told Malinda he was tired of restaurants and sitting in his room alone. Malinda writes that…

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January 13, 1944

Bayler, Malinda, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Bayler to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 13, 1944. Malinda updates Leonard in a second letter. She writes that Susan sounded a little bit better when she called. Susan still has headaches and sinus problems, but is too weak to go to the doctors office for the treatments that would help. Raymond will be away with work for a few days so Malinda hopes they get Susan to the doctors that night. Malinda wrote that Susan read Leonard's letter to them and it was good to hear how he was doing.

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4 December 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. She expected help from Raymond, but he came home from work with a cold and will go to the doctor in the afternoon. She inquires about what the Wisconsin W.A.V.E.S. that Leonard mentioned does. Raymond thinks she drives a truck. She spoke to Dottie who told her about Ray Walverton. She mentions that Dottie’s mother also visited and has the grippe.…

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5 December 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 5, 1943. Robert has been stationed 32 miles outside Yuma, Arizona and he describes the terrain. They live in five-men tents with a sand floor. Robert complains that there is "no women, no lights, no movies." He will be stationed there for three months. He inquires after Leonard. He mentioned they traveled by Pullman train through Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.

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6 December 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 6, 1943. Robert mentions that he is 32 miles outside of Yuma, Arizona. He mentions his brother was classified as 1A, and writes, "That’s a laugh isn’t it. The Army will take anything won’t they." He reports that it is very cold at night and hot during the day. Dotty and he are "on the outs" and he believes there is someone else. He mentions how it has changed at home and when he was on leave he went out with a few girls. He also inquires about Leonards F3C status and asks if he is wearing a red stripe. Robert signs as "…

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6 December 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond John Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 6, 1943. Leonard writes he has received three letters, after not receiving any for a week. He jokes that Susan must have told someone about washing the windows, because he has been on window washing detail at the barracks. He mentioned that he is doing okay in school. He expresses disappointment that the work is not more in depth but it is more of a overview of what the job will be like. The only marching they do is to and from school, but they do have "physical hardening" five days a week;…

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8 December 1943

Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 her. He sent the last five dollars he owed to Bob Garrison in California. He was very impressed by the Great Lakes Notre Dame game, it was the first game that he didn’t bet on Notre Dame.

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9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Raymond writes that Susan is cleaning the living and dining room today, he is on K.P. (Kitchen Police) duty for a few days. He has a cold, and went to the doctor on Tuesday. Susan is now sick as well, and thinks she got it from him. He took the couch and pillow covers to the cleaners. Sis Atticks's husband Geo was sent into the army on November 26. He is at Camp Custer in Michigan. Raymond believes it is a MP (military police) camp. Raymond says by now Leonard should know that the…

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9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Leonard writes that he is surprised it is December 9th already. He came back from a swim, it was all right but he does not like running around in the cold after. He is not sure what’s happening with his mail, he writes a lot but isn’t getting much back. He mentioned that Joyce is engaged and asks Susan and Raymond's opinion of her. He was surprised that she was getting married, because she seemed to be "crazy" about him. He didn’t think it would ever be a serious relationship between…

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10 December 1943

Huber, Florence, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Florence Huber and John Huber to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 10, 1943. The card reads, "There’ll Always Be A Christmas... May This Christmas Be Well Remembered... for Good Friends and the New Year for Glad Tidings... Mr. and Mrs. John M. Huber." The card features a desk covered in books and holly. Behind the desk is a window showing a winter scene. On the left of the image is a United States flag. On the inside of the card is a flying eagle, carrying a United States flag and holly over a winter scene of a church.

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10 December 1943

Huber, Florence, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Florence Huber to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 10, 1943. Florence writes that they received his card and are glad to hear he enjoys the Navy. She mentions the picture that Leonard's mother gave to them, she compliments him on the photo. She explains that John would write but he’s been busy between work and recovery from the surgery. He is looking better, and has gained weight. John walks every day, reads, and listens to the radio. They heard a program on the radio from Great Lakes with a singing group called the Blue Jackets. Florence encloses a Christmas card (…

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11 December 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One V-mail from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 11, 1943. The Christmas greeting features a cartoon of a group of people standing and sitting as if taking a photograph. One man is sitting on the floor unwrapping a gift. It reads, "Greetings from Britain."

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12 December 1943

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 bank, but won't be putting lights on it this year. She clears up confusion over a line in an earlier letter, and reports that she got a record she had put on order. She mentions, "I'll be Home for Christmas," and "White Christmas" as songs she keeps hearing everywhere she goes. She writes, "I'll be Home for Christmas" makes her sad. She expresses…

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12 December 1943

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. The greeting card reads, "Merry Christmas" and is signed "Natalie." The card features three geometric snowflakes. Each snowflake has a jewel in the center; one is red, one is white, and one is silver.

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13 December 1943

Gassert, Jo, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 with "wings and bars"; Chuck Pollack will be arriving home soon. She also mentions that she may be engaged soon to the "cute sailor boy" she told him about when Leonard was home.

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1939-1945

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Header Record

Title: Frank and Jean White Collection [Decimalized .001-.286]

A collection of 276 letters, 12 greeting cards, 10 newspaper clippings, 9 photographs, 5 photograph negatives, 3 sketches, 2 menus, 1 document and 1 postcard. The letters were exchanged between World War II Marine Frank B. White, and his wife L. Jean White in Maryland. Frank served as a Marine in the Pacific Theater as part of the Fourth Marine Division. The letters start in October 1939 while Frank and Jean were dating, and Frank was working as a police officer in Baltimore. They stop in May of 1940, and pick back up in February 1943. The letters continue throughout World War II ending in…

GLC09855

1943-1945

Denny, Russell E., fl. 1943-1945

Photograph album

Title: [Album belonging to Russell E. Denny, 1943-1945]

One photograph album belonging to Russell E. Denny dated 1943-1945. Pertains to his service during World War II with the United States Navy. Album contains approximately 370 photographs from Denny's stints in the Philippines, Australia, New Guinea, and Aleutian Islands. Split into four sections, each section is dedicated to friends, family in Gary, Indiana, and serving in the 5th Special Naval Construction Battalion and later in the Seventh Fleet.

GLC09858

1943-1944

United States War Department

Header Record

Title: [Collection of War Department newsmaps][Decimalized .01-.38]

Collection of 36 maps belonging to the War Department's Bureau of Public Relations dated primarily 1943-1944. Pertains to updates of the military front throughout Europe, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

GLC09865

July 1938

Object

Title: Screws from Robert L. Stone's leg

One framed medical device dated July 1938. Frame contains metal plate that was placed in Robert L. Stone's leg after a car accident when he was sixteen. The plate and screws were removed in January 1944 at March Field, California. The plate was removed as it caused medical issues during Stone's training. The planes provided no protection from the cold temperatures at high altitudes and caused issues with the metal plate.

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1941-1945

Header Record

Title: Papers of Staff Sergeant Robert A. Washington [Decimalized .01-.28]

WWII soldier collection Sgt. Robert A. Washington - includes 11 letters, 7 photos, 3 postcards, 3 military passes, 1 wallet, and 2 documents regarding discharge.

GLC09829

4 November 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 November 4, 1943. Leonard writes to let his parents know his travel plans. He will be leaving the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the 11 am train from Chicago. He hopes to be home by 3 or 4 o'clock on Sunday morning. He will take a taxi from the train station home, so they shouldn't wait up for him. He mentions being very busy getting things done before leave.

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1 November 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 1, 1943. Robert writes close to lights out and asks Leonard what time he has to go to bed and if he sleeps in a hammock. He mentions having to wait to attend Officer Candidate School. He wishes Leonard a good trip home. Robert hopes he may be able to get leave around Christmas. He mentions Dottie and says there are about 25 sailors from the recruiter's office in "Hag" that are after her. He comments that he "would never have been able to marry her anyway." He asks Leonard if he knows what school he will be going to…

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4 November 1943

Fencil, Lorraine, fl. 1928-1946

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Graeff

One letter from Lorraine Fencil and Roselina Fencil to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 4, 1943. Lorraine writes that she and her father went hunting on the weekend. She shot a rabbit that was sitting still but she missed three others that were running. She played a hockey game and her team won 3-0. There is a new girl in her class who threw a tantrum on her first afternoon and was throwing everything she could get her hands on. She is bad tempered and tells everyone to shut up. Lorraine writes, "we've had more fun since she came than we had all year." Lorraine's parents got Eddie's…

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15 November 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 November 15, 1943. Leonard writes that he is back at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He has been assigned to the top of a three tier bunk. He has to retrieve his sheets in an hour and then has to get into his dress white uniform. He has K.P. duty (Kitchen Police) for the next nine days and then has 35 hours of relief. He had a good trip back to Great Lakes, the train car was nice. He hopes Dick got the car back to the house okay.

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