9 October 1944

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes Olive that he had a haircut this morning, it was a mess as he had 5 guys working on it and nobody knew what they were doing. He says it's fine though as he has no plans on going on any dates with girls until he gets back to the states. He also metions that the weather is better, and as a result morale has gone up. He says that he had a second breakfast at another company as the first wasn't filling and swears that the other group has better cooks. In closing he asks Olive to send him some ink for the V-Mails.

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24 October 1944

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes about his adventures in Nantes where he went on a pass. He mentions talking to an elderly man who had been to England before the war and spoke good English, and also talked to a young women who was learning English in school and wanted to practice. He also mentions a GI selling a deck of cards for a hundred Francs which was about two dollars. He mentions watching a movie in a barn, and that there was film developing in a shed that came out okay, so he will see about sending her a picture of himself.

GLC09614.07

5 November 1944

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddiare complains about getting his first piece of mail in the last 10 days. He says "Our Platoon Sergeant Nominated and Elected me in one Swoop, To Handle the Serving of Chow" He then descibes the process of serving dinner, which was cooked in a main kitchen, then put in a thermos and brought via Jeep to the platoons. He mentions that since it is Sunday, Sundays in the army means chicken and that, "I can expect a headache for supper, for our chicken always seem to have more necks and meatless breasts then any poultry you ever heard of." Coddaire then goes on to say he does most of his…

GLC09614.08

3 December 1944

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire mentions that a bunch of men got silver stars and hearts, but the majority of the day he "stooged around." He says he got a new roasary from the chaplian as his was falling apart, and asked Olive to send him some V-Mail ink, and a can of lighter fluid. He also request plum pudding, and complains about the company's cooks as the company next door had cake and pie all week. After bugging the cooks they made a cake and it was "dry, lifeless, no frosting and black on the bottom."

GLC09614.09

10 December 1944

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Corddaire writes that he intends to go to mass, however it's two miles away. He also talks about Perguson coming over for mid day coffee and bringing a box from California with dried fruit and a cake to share. He mentions writing to his dad, and making out a Christmas card to Olive's parents, as the Army gave everyone two to send. He asks if Olive has started Christmas shopping yet, as he knows she is a last minute person running around on Christmas eve.

GLC09614.10

7 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that they will have to send V-Mails more often as the radio announced that the use of air mail stamps will not guarantee delivery by air mail. He also thanks Olive foe the socks, gloves, and big squares. He mentions getting a hors d’oeuvres set from Delmar. He sent a air mail letter last night but as Olive will most likly get the V-Mail first he notes that his address has changed as he is now in Headquarters Company.

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9 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that it was a field day with the mail and that he got three air mails, two V-Mails, and one letter. The letter was from his father and dated in October, but everything else was from February. He also got a box from Mrs. Salter with fruit cake, candy, gum, soap and jelly. He mentions that he plans to send home some postcards as souvenirs.

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12 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he got four packages, and two V-Mails with mail this morning. Two boxes were from Olive, one from Gloria, and one from Gladys. The "loot" was plum pudding, rum sauce, cookies, candy, a jar of cheese, tuna, chocolate bars, loose chocolate, a cartoon book, Esquire, writing paper, envelopes and pencils. He also mentions that one of the letters was from her dated March 1st, writing thats "what I call service." He also mentions that soon he will have leave and will go to England possibly Rockdale to visit some friends.

GLC09614.13

15 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he had a bunch of mail, four V-Mails, and two letters. One letter from Bill Elder, and one from Isobel and Jack which was dated March 9th. The V-Mails were from her and were from the 2-5th of March. He mentions that the name of a town was censored in his letter even though he was told "we could mention any town within twenty-five miles." He mentions that Bill Elder sent him a cut out of the "Transcript" with a picture of Carl and an article about him being wounded and recieving the heart. He was also sent a "house-organ from St. Francis Church with updates of parisioners…

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31 March 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes another letter from England mentioning his continued journeys. He mentioned meeting up with a roomate's old school chum, and being bored from their talk. He also says he got a V-Mail from Olive and that he regrets not being home for Easter. He is sorry to hear about Pa's rupture, and says that he hopes he takes care of himself. Coddaire also writes about booby trapping a fellow soldiers bed, as the guy kept talking about booby traps. He finishes the letter by mentioning that he was going to look into taking hospitality rations when he goes to visit his friends up North.

GLC09614.16

8 April 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes from England, he just recieved Olive's letters from the 9th and 10th of October, and says he is sorry for not telling her something sooner, and that he wasn't aware of how worried it made her. He mentions the food and how everywhere by him is upper crust and small portions. He finishes by saying that he plans for their next anniversary to be spent together.

GLC09614.17

10 April 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he received a V-Mail from Olive, and two Christmas boxes with candy and fruitcake inside. He mentions their friend Isobel going to Florida saying that it isn't the season for it. Coddaire also mentions that one of the theaters had horrible accoustics, so him and another man put blankets up lining the walls to imporove them. He also writes that he is going to see a play, St, Joan, in town and that it will be good to see a live performance again.

GLC09614.18

16 April 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

V-Mail

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he sent Olive a package with a few books he thinks she will get a kick out of. He also says he recieved a box from her, with olives, bullion cubes, crackers and a can of tomato juice. He request that Olive send him some sunglasses as he can't find any he likes. Coddaire mentions that all the mail must have caught up to him as he hasn't gotten that much lately, and that it might be some time before he can send anything to her as he is about to go on furlough. He mentions that he is sorry that her cherry tree isn't doing well but writes, "Anyway it might have been a…

GLC09614.19

1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jim Hughes, 82nd Airborne, 1968 [Decimalized .01-.05]

Collection of letters belonging to Jim Hughes dated 1968. Consists of five letters during Hughes time in the 82nd Airborne. Letters are written to his mother, Wilma Primer Hughes and pertains to life on the base, activities, financial matters and updates on friends.

GLC09615

1 March 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 1, 1968. Hughes informs his mother of his time remaining in the war, requesting pocket calendars to mark down the remaining days. Mentions getting his "rank right back" as his squad leader has recommended him for the PFC or E-3. With regard to military activity, he relays that training has been occupying his time yet "everything is still confused being this a new outfit and all" and that the state of the supply system is affecting operations. As in Hughes' other letters to his mother, he comments on his finances in…

GLC09615.01

12 March 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 12, 1968. Notifies his mother that has he received his birthday card from her and asks her if she has received his paycheck yet. He mentions that he has written to his Uncle B.J. as well as Mr. Coughlin, his former baseball coach. Hughes has a term of nine to ten months left before ending military duty and contemplates options of enrolling in college or obtaining a security guard position after leaving the service. He remarks that not much but guard duty has been occupying his enlisted time as of recent and closes by…

GLC09615.02

20 March 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Hughes Primer from Jim Hughes dated March 20, 1968. Hughes states that his unit may be going to a main highway on March 21 to fulfill guard duty. He requests playing cards specifying that they should be plastic to resist the humidity and $40 from his paycheck. He mentions Carolyn and Dick and "the Dude" whom he suggests should consult with Air Force or Navy recruiters because in Hughes' opinion enlisting in these divisions won't require him to go to Vietnam.

GLC09615.03

9 April 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 9, 1968. Requests plastic playing cards that he has requested from his mother. He mentions that the money she recently sent him has already been "won back" and that by being paid again he is "ahead of the game." He expresses concern for Pat, mentions Margaret, Carolyn and Carrie Jean, and states that the weather has been hot.

GLC09615.04

15 April 1968

Hughes, Jim, fl. 1968

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Wilma Hughes Primer

One letter addressed to Wilma Primer Hughes from Jim Hughes dated April 15, 1968. Wishes her a Happy Easter and complains of the lack of Catholic chaplains and the inability to go to church. He mentions a number of friends and family noting that men are "getting drafted left and right" while some are going home. He expresses his strong desire to leave. Hughes informs his mother that his unit will soon be moving south. In a postscript, Hughes mentions Pat as in other letters and mentions he has not yet received the playing cards he requested from his mother. As in his prior letters, he…

GLC09615.05

1916

Tuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Printed document

Title: The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute Tuskegee Intstitute, Alabama A School Located in the "Black Belt" of the South

Tuskegee Institute information pamphlet with donation pledge form attached. The pamphlet is broken into 5 parts named; What Tuskegee Stands For, What Tuskegee Has Done, What Tuskegee is and Teaches, What Tuskegee Needs, A Special Need. The first section details the founding of Tuskegee Institute, as well as the charitable nature, including free tuition for all students. The second section details the history of the school, as well as how many people have attended and are impacted by the institute. The third section details what is taught in the school including "brickmaking, tailoring,…

GLC09616

1865

De Marsan, H., fl. 1865

Printed document

Title: Oil on the Brain

A song sheet with the lyrics of a song "Oil on the Brain." It is about the oil rush and people who have discovered oil as a means of wealth. The lyrics to the song are surrounded by an artistic border with depictions of people.

GLC09617

1942-1945

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Los Angeles newspapers, 1942-1945][Decimalized .001-.214]

Collection of newspaper clippings related to World War II dated 1942-1945. Consist of 102 items belonging to various Los Angeles area newspaper publications including: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Herald Examiner and the Los Angeles Daily Herald. Includes newspaper maps, magazine clippings, with fuel ration stamps. Newsmaps focused on a specific region concerned with World War II. This includes specific fronts and areas of combat as well as areas of importance for war industry on both the Allies and Axis powers. Each map explains the importance of the area and in some cases shows troop…

GLC09619

1859

American Tract Society

Book

Title: The Child's Anti-Slavery Book: Containing a Few Words About American Slave Children. And Stories of Slave-Life.

This is a children's storybook filled with tales of slavery. There are 5 sections. The first is about the institution of slavery and explaining to children what slavery means. The second through the fifth sections are stories about particular people.

GLC09624

1804

Otis, Harrison Gray, 1765-1848.

Pamphlet

Title: Eulogy of General Alexander Hamilton, Pronounced at the Request of the Citizens of Boston, July 26, 1804

A published eulogy of Alexander Hamilton given by Harrison Gray Otis on July 26, 1804, 14 days after Hamilton's death. This work follows the accomplishments of Hamilton from a young man to his death. Focusing on his intelligence and role in the creation of the government. There is a slight mention of Hamilton's publication of the Reynolds pamphlet "He shrunk from the imputation of misconduct in public life; and if his judgment ever misled him, it was only when warped by an excessive eagerness to vindicate himself at the expense of his discretion."

GLC09625

1969-1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Header Record

Title: [Collection of letters belonging to Richard DiChristina, 1969-1970] [Decimalized .01-.24]

Collection of letters exchanged between Joyce Robinson and Richard DiChristina dated 1969-1970. Consists of 38 letters pertaining to their engagement, DiChristina's enlistment and life for Robinson in the states. DiChristina was a Private E1 in the second platoon Co.A., 6th Bn., 3rd Bat Bde, in basic military training at Fort Dix, New Jersey and then serving in Vietnam as a P.F.C. in the third platoon, Co.A,. 1st Bn 8 Infantry, 4 Division. At the time of the letters, they were each in their early 20s and late teens.

GLC09626