8 October 1943

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. The strip is not titled. It features a image of a drill instructor yelling at a serviceman that appears to have a dogs face. The serviceman is seated holding a rifle with targets in the distance. The comic reads, "Squeeze-squeeze-squeeze! Don't you know to squeeeeze?"

GLC09611.109.03

7 October 1943

Dottie, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dottie to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 7, 1943. She inquires how Leonard is doing and decided that since he is "just dying for news" she would respond to his letter right after reading. She reveals, "There isn't much news to tell 'cause no body's around here to make news anymore." After which she lists members of the community that are enlisted or being drafted. She updates him on the local football team their recent success. Dottie hopes that Leonard will get to be an Aviation Metalsmith. She closes with a joke, "Did you hear about the moron who put the "for rent" sign…

GLC09611.110

circa 1936

Photograph

Title: [Hindenburg photograph]

One silver gelatin photograph of the German airship LZ-129 Hindenburg dated ca. 1936, with verso stamp, "Goodyear Aircraft Corporation Photographic Department, Akron, Ohio," on back of image; photograph depicts the airship floating above onlookers in an open field. Printed on the center of the airship are the five Olympic rings. Also stamped is the photo ID number, B-60021028.

GLC09678.01

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Header Record

Title: [Hindenburg autographs][Decimalized .01- .03]

Three autographs of a passenger and crew member who were aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signatures belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger (two clipped signatures), one signature written with greeting, "Deiner Freund" meaning "Your Friend" and another "Herzlicke Grusse" meaning "Warm regards" ; and passenger George Hirschfeld (one clipped signature) with a written greeting, "Viele Grusse" meaning "Many Greetings."

GLC09678.02

1941

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Header Record

Title: [WWII letter and photo][Decimalized .01 - .02]

A WWII letter and photo. The letter is from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Dorzuk. dated October 27, 1941. The photo is of William in his uniform taken in 1941.

GLC09682

1942-1945

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Header Record

Title: [Letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers] [Decimalized .01 - .19]

19 WWII letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers concerning training and school. He also mentions not getting paid, gas shortages, and diseases on base. There are 18 letters from 1942 and 1943, and one letter from 1945.

GLC09683

4 May 1943

Shank, Edgar, fl. 1943-1946

Photograph

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

A portrait of Ed Shank included in letter GLC09611.048.01 to Leonard E. Graeff dated May 4, 1943.

GLC09611.048.02

21 July 1943

Schenk, Edgar, fl. 1943

Ephemera

Title: [Paper napkin from the Jade Lounge]

A napkin from Jade Lounge included with GLC09611.062.01. An image of Buddha is printed on the item.

GLC09611.062.02

1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Header Record

Title: [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

8 March 1943

Fukushima, Janet, fl. 1943

Pamphlet

Title: to Franklin Hopper

One letter from Janet Fukushima dated March 8, 1943 addressed to Franklin F. Hopper, director of the New York Public Library with a summary of the Forum on Japanese American in the Victory Program. Thanking Hopper for participating in the forum held at the Hotel Commodore in New York City. States the financial amount needed for the committee. Lists a summary of the proceedings of the forum; its' attendees and their concerns, resolutions recommended and call for "loyal Japanese Americans" to join the war effort.

GLC09692

1933-1945

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Header Record

Title: [Thirty-two presidential messages] [Decimalized .01- .32]

Collection of thirty-two presidential messages issued during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, 1933-1945. The pamphlets concern many topics including; banking, commerce, taxes, agriculture, weapons, employment, transportation, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Volstead Act, drugs and alcohol, education, and veterans.

GLC09693

11 September 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [President Roosevelt's Address to the nation, Washington, D.C., 1941]

One address entitled, "President Roosevelt's Address to the Nation," dated Thursday, September 11, 1941 originally delivered over broadcast. Front cover of document contains a long quote related to the Nazi Party in Germany. In this passage, Roosevelt compares them to rattlesnakes and calls for defense against them.

GLC09694

28 April 1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [President Roosevelt's Address to the nation, Washington, D.C., 1942]

One pamphlet entitled, "The President's Address" dated April 28, 1942. Front cover of document includes a quote regarding the need to fight against the "tyranny of Hitlerism."

GLC09695

23 September 1944

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Address by the President before the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 1944]

One address by President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered before the International Brotherhood of Teamsters on September 23, 1944.

GLC09696

6 January 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Address by the President of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1941

One address dated January 6, 1941 entitled, "Address of the President of the United States." Speech was delievered before a joint session regarding military defense against opposing forces, job equality and revolutions in other countries.

GLC09697

10 September 1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Printed document

Title: [Labor Day Address by the President of the United States, 1942]

One congressional record entitled, "Labor Day Address by the President of the United States." Item was printed in the congressional record on September 10, 1942. Gives profile of Lieutenant John James Powers from the United States Navy for his service in a 3-day battle against Japanese naval forces. Speech also contains matters related to the treasury, farmers wages, and military defense against the Axis.

GLC09698

17 September 1943

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States, 1943]

One pamphlet entitled, "Progress of the War, A Message from the President of the United States," delivered on September 17, 1943, updating Congress on military efforts in Europe after their two month break.

GLC09699

January 20, 1945

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: [Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1945]

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1945 entitled, "Fourth Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Invocation delivered by Reverend Angus Dun, a bishop of the Protestant Episcopal. Benediction delivered by Reverend Monsignor John A. Ryan, director of the Social Action Department of the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Roosevelt reflects on the United States' global presence and importance, "We have learned that we must live as men, not as ostriches, nor as dogs in the manger."

GLC09700

January 20, 1941

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Pamphlet

Title: Third Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt

One pamphlet dated January 20, 1941, entitled, "Third Inaugural Address of Franklin D. Roosevelt." Speech is related to the status of democracy in the United States. Alludes to symbolism of the nation as similar to a human body.

GLC09701

1942

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

Book

Title: The Pathway to Peace as Told by Franklin Delano Roosevelt more than a year ago in His Message to Congress on December 8th 1941 and His Radio Address to the People of the United States of American on December 9th 1941.

One book titled "The Pathway to Peace" published by The Maple Press Company, dated 1942. The book contains reprintings of two addresses by President Franklin Roosevelt. The first is his address to Congress on December 8, 1941, the day following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The second is a radio address that aired on December 9, 1941. Book is part of a limited edition printing.

GLC09702

1943

Office of War Information, Division of Public Inquiries

Poster

Title: [Franklin D. Roosevelt on Citizenship]

This poster features a quote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt from February 3rd 1943. He discusses citizenship, in red it reads, "Americanism is not, and never was, a matter of race or ancestry." The poster also has an image of an eagle holding the flag on the top, and the presidential seal on the bottom. This poster is OWI poster no. 75 and has the number O-533582 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.03.02

1942

Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management

Poster

Title: Americans! Share the Meat

One poster entitled "Americans! Share the Meat," dated 1942. Pertains to meat rations during World War II. Poster contains list of civilians needing to limit their meat consumption to 2 1/2 pounds. Commissioned by the Food Requirement Committee through the War Department. Signed by Claude R. Wickard, Chariman. Item number is OWI Poster No. 10, O-489556.

GLC09653.08

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger and crew member who was aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signature belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger with one signature written with greeting, "Deiner Freund" meaning "Your Friend."

GLC09678.02.01

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger and crew member who was aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signature belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger; one signature written with greeting, "Herzlicke Grusse" meaning "Warm regards."

GLC09678.02.02

1937

Groetzinger, Alfred, 1917-2002

Autograph document

Title: [Hindenburg autographs]

Autograph of a passenger aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; George Hirschfeld (one clipped signature) with a written greeting, "Viele Grusse" meaning "Many Greetings."

GLC09678.02.03