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circa 1940-1945

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Printed letter

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One undated V-Mail letter from Richard Miller to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff. Features an image of men and women in uniform celebrating Christmas. It reads "Greetings From Britian."

GLC09611.587

circa 1940-1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One undated letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff.

GLC09611.588

26 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph document

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One document sent by Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 26, 1942. Contatins a list of Airplane designations. Written at Camp Forrest .

GLC09611.589.01

26 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph document

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One document sent by Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 26, 1942. A handwritten copy of the Duties of a Sentry. Written at Camp Forrest

GLC09611.589.02

circa 1940-1945

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One undated greeting card from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff. A Christmas card featuring green bells and evergreen.

GLC09611.590

circa 1940-1945

Bishop, E.A., fl. 1940-1945

Postcard

Title: [Postcard of outside Hotel Racine]

One blank postcard featuring an image of Hotel Racine on Lake Michigan, Racine, Wisconsin.

GLC09611.591

circa 1940-1945

C.T. Photo-Colorit

Postcard

Title: [Postcard of Bar inside Hotel Racine]

One blank postcard featuring an image of the Mandalay lounge and Bar inside the Hotel Racine, Racine, Wisconsin.

GLC09611.592

circa 1940-1945

C.T. Photo-Colorit

Postcard

Title: [Postcard of Glamour Girl Atlantic City]

One blank postcard featuring a pin-up girl lounging on the beach, it reads, "I Am Looking For You Here In Atlantic City N.J."

GLC09611.593

circa 1940-1945

C.T. Photo-Colorit

Postcard

Title: [Postcard of Pin-up Girl]

One blank postcard featuring a pin-up girl sitting on a legde, it reads, "A Gal in My Postion Can't Wait Forever (Why Don't you Call?)"

GLC09611.594

circa 1940-1945

E.C. Kropp Co., fl. 1940-1945

Postcard

Title: [Postcard of a Pin-up Girl]

One blank postcard featuring a pin-up girl lounging on a red sofa.

GLC09611.595

2 October 1943

Gatherman, David H., fl. 1942

Printed document signed

Title: [Medical Excuse]

One document signed by David H. Gatherman excusing Leonard Eugene Graeff from all exams and rifle drills for three days.

GLC09611.596

25 August 1943

Knox, Paul S., fl. 1943

Printed document signed

Title: [Order to Report for Induction]

One document signed by Paul S. Knox ordering Leonard Eugene Graeff to report for induction to the military on September 8, 1943.

GLC09611.597

18-20 December 1942

Knox, Paul S., fl. 1943

Receipt

Title: [Hotel Receipt]

One reciept for a room at the Palmer House in Chicago from December 18-20, 1942. The room was occupied by Leonard Eugene Graeff.

GLC09611.598

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: The Navy Sings

One document entitled The Navy Sings dated circa 1940-1945. The document is a list of lyrics to various naval songe. The songs are; Here Comes the Navy, Over the Seas, Navy Hymn, God Bless America, Stout Hearted Men, Marine Hymn, Marching Along Together, Don't Give up the Ship, We're All Americans, and Anchors Aweigh

GLC09611.599

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: [Instructions for Leave]

One document entitled Instructions. Lists the rules for sailors who want to take furlough and what is needed to apply on the rear of the document Leonard has filled out his information including his regiment, battalion, and company. Included is his travel information.

GLC09611.600

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: Instructions for Recruits

One document entitled Instructions for Recruits. A general instruction sheet for all men who are going into the Navy prior to training. It includes what can be taken when they head to training as well as general information on clothing.

GLC09611.601

11 December 1934

Schmidt, Karl H., fl. 1934

Receipt

Title: [Poll tax receipt for Mrs. Max Bickler from Travis County, Texas]

One poll tax receipt from Travis County, Texas dated December 11, 1934. This receipt is for the payment of a one dollar seventy five cent poll tax paid by Mrs. Max Bickler and signed by A.W. Grubble, Deputy and Karl H. Schmidt Tax collector. The receipt also lists Mrs. Bickler's age; 50 years, her occupation; housewife, and her complexion; white. On the rear of the receipt it is stamped that she voted November 14, 1935.

GLC09917.01

11 December 1934

Schmidt, Karl H., fl. 1934

Receipt

Title: [Poll tax receipt for Max Bickler from Travis County, Texas]

One poll tax receipt from Travis County, Texas dated December 11, 1934. This receipt is for the payment of a one dollar seventy five cent poll tax paid by Max Bickler and signed by A.W. Grubble, Deputy and Karl H. Schmidt Tax collector. The receipt also lists Bickler's age; 53 years, his occupation; Sec. Supreme Court, and his complexion; white. On the rear of the receipt it is stamped that he voted April 1, 1935 and November 14, 1935.

GLC09917.02

29 May 1942