19 March 1945

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 March 19, 1945. He had liberty in Honolulu and it was very busy. About double the amount of servicemen compared to when he arrived. He inquires about Susan's visit with Lulu Graeff and Dorothy Bates. He also admonishes her for telling Melinda Graeff that he didn't receive a Christmas card. He comments that it was nice of Maurice to give them meat when he butchered. It's good for them since the meat ration is being cut. He really misses home made meals and hearing what they have at home made him miss…

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30 March 1945

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 March 30, 1945. He received the Easter card and pictures from them. Also received letters from Viola, the Weavers, Marguerite Graeff, Mary, Dottie Erickson, Lorraine Fencil, the Hutton’s, Dot Runk, and June Walter. He included photographs of Herman and Edna Klopp, one of Doris Brady and one of Mary. He’s glad Susan is feeling better he wasn’t aware she was that sick. He discusses Russell and Doris Brady and their family and situation. He also comments on Lorraine Dayhoff and her situation and asks for…

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1 April 1945

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 April 1, 1945. He mentions that even though nothing special is happening it feels like a holiday. He went to church. It was very crowded and a bunch of Waves attended. He mentions Jo Gassert, June Walter, Thomas Gassert and Dottie Erickson. He also comments he’s really confused as to what happened to Lorraine Dayhoff. He is sorry to hear that Harrisburg is always filled with servicemen on liberty. He is glad they liked the card he sent, and to get the Fencil photos back.

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6 April 1945

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 April 6, 1945. He attended a showing of "National Velvet" featuring Mickey Rooney and greatly recommends it. He apologizes for being so anxious about the photos he had sent to them. He wanted to make sure that they hadn’t forgotten he wanted them back. He also commented on his future. In the past you could expect to be on his base for 28 to 30 months before a leave and rotation to another base. The officers have been working on a plan to shorten this time and rotate to more bases. He lists the new…

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9 April 1945

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 April 9, 1945. He is sorry to hear about the chaos in Harrisburg, with storms, company, and a power failure but is glad they wrote. It has been raining a lot and he borrowed a raincoat from his shop. He forgot to return it, and had to go back later to sign it back in. He received a V-Mail from Florence Huber, and letters from June Walter and Dottie Erickson. Dottie updated him on Lee Hoover who is now stationed near Iwo Jima. He comments on Susan and Raymond visiting the Klopps and inquires how they…

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18 June 1944

Hitterdal, Walton A., fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal

One letter addressed to Mrs. B.B. Hitterdal from Walton A. Hitterdal dated June 4, 1944. States that since he can't send his father a Father's Day card that he wanted to say " I just think I'm the luckiest guy in the world to have such a swell dad..." Hopes to see them soon. Written on U.S. Naval Training Station stationery.

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9 July 1944

Vitucci, Vito, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Gilmore from Vito Vittuci dated July 9, 1944. Announces that he has made lieutenant and gives updates on other members at his station. Sends questions inquiring after family and friends.

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26 July 1944

Crawford, Frank J., fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Winfield Willis

One letter addressed to Mrs. Winfield Willis from Frank J. Crawford dated July 26, 1944. Mentions meeting a soldier who is from Delaware and familiar with acquaintances of his. Also that he had a dentist appointment recently.

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15 August 1944

Baron, Jean, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister Jean Baron dated August 15, 1944. Inquires if he had received a package of a harmonica, watch, bag, or cookies yet. Notes how long it takes for him to receive mail. Gives updates of family and friends.

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25 September 1944

Taylor, Willard, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Florence Rinker

One letter addressed to Florence Rinker from Willard Taylor dated September 25, 1944. Asks if she will be visiting Richmond soon and mentions that his grandmother had passed last time he visited. Written at Fort Jackson

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21 October 1944

Perkoski, Thomas J., fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Loretta A. Sullivan

One letter addressed to Loretta A. Sullivan from Thomas J. Perkoski dated October 21, 1944. Writes about missing a recently discharged friend, Lieutenant O'Brien. Finds it difficult to work without his companionship. Mentions a party that is being organized by a former employee of Walt Disney.

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9 December 1944

Red, fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Red dated. States that he was discharged because of a torn ligament. Also mentions seeing a boxing match featuring Joe Louis; gives updates on family members and opinion on what attracts girls.

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January 23, 1945

Szotba, Betty, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward Jobtanski

One letter addressed to Edward Jobtanski from Betty Sztoba dated January 23, 1945. Announces the marriage of mutual acquaintances. Gives him words of encouragement about his love life and updates on friends and family.

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January 27, 1945

Kandall, Arthur, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from Arthur Kandall dated January 27, 1945. Describes the camera he purchased for Peteja's family. Mentions heartbreak for a friend, Julia, and other tasks he's accomplished for Peteja's father and nephew.

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11 April 1945

Peteja, Julia, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister, Julia Peteja dated April 11, 1945. Gives updates on Elizabeth, New Jersey and mentions that there is a curfew in place. Explains the job opportunities available to women such as working as a seamstress.

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5 June 1945

Jack, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Larry

One letter addressed to Larry from Jack dated June 5, 1945. Written on United States Navy stationery. Gives updates on his training and weight. Also advises him to stay in school. Asks for $25.

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10 June 1945

Larry, fl. 1934-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 10, 1945. Pertains to photographs he had sent in a previous letter and states that he will send more if they like.

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8 June 1945

Larry, fl. 1934-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Letter addressed to a family]

One letter addressed to "Mom, Dad and all" from dated Farragut, Idaho, June 8, 1945. Requests the addresses of mutual friends. Explains what he does at the navy station. Gives a rundown of his duties on base such as cleaning and pressing clothes.

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25 August 1945

Reed, Noel C., fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Reed from Noel C. Reed dated August 25, 1945. Explains that most of the troops in France have started making their way back to the United States.

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4 September 1945

Miller, Edgar, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Howard

One letter addressed to Howard from Edgar Miller dated September 4, 1945. Inquires if he knows any rumors about redeployment and gives costs on cameras.

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10 September 1945

Richard, fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aunt Libby & Parker

One letter addressed to Aunt Libby and Parker from Richard dated September 10, 1945. Thanks her for the photographs of themselves and his girlfriend, Florence. Looks forward to the day he is out of the Army. States plans for her to either find an apartment before he returns or for her to join him where he is stationed. Written at Camp Stoneman.

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17 September 1945

Norris, M.J., fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 17, 1945. Gives updates of the family; where the family members are working, visiting Greenburg, having a ham barbecue. Also states that they heard on the radio that the 38th Division would be discharged soon.

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18 September 1945

Norris, M.J., fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 18, 1945. Gives updates of the family, the weather and what they had done for the day. Sends him best wishes and a safe return soon.

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19 September 1945

Norris, M.J., fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 19, 1945. Gives updates regarding the family's health, mutual acquaintances whose enlistments are being extended. Signed by "Mom, Dad, sis, and Don, sissy boy."

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21 September 1945

Norris, M.J., fl. 1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Carl M. Norris

One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 21, 1945. Gives updates related to the family's health and day-to-day activities, attending a party at Margaret Brush's furniture store, wishes that he will be home by Christmas. Signed by "Mom, Dad, sis, Don."

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