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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Pertains to the "Selling Skills" program is enrolled in. He remarks that his and Roseann's stock has earned them one hundred dollars and suggests it may be best to sell...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 28, 1976. Mentions the cost of food, comparing his cooking to Roseann's, and watching hockey. Explains that the selling skills program for the securities industry that he has...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 29, 1976. Bill writes briefly that he only has two more weeks left in school, yet to him it seems "like an eternity." He asks Roseann if she received a card at work today and signs...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated January 30, 1976. Bill writes concerning his possible purchase of a car. He comments that he feels guilty spending money solely on himself. He has forwarded "survival pay" (not included)...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 1, 1976. Bill writes that he just returned from New Jersey and that he will write again to tell Roseann about it the next day. He mentions more food prices, this time for fast...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 2, 1976. Pertains to a visit to New Jersey the day before. He reminisces about acquaintances of theirs and places they had visited together. He mentions he went to a real estate...

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to Roseann (Love)

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 4, 1976. Visited the World Trade Center during lunch. He mentions access to PATH train was below the towers. Describes the cold weather in New York which reached -48 degrees. He...

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to Roseann (Love)

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 5, 1976. Writes about snow in New York, visiting Rockefeller Plaza and St. Patrick's Cathedral. He bought a crystal decanter for mutual acquaintances at Tiffany's. Bill writes...

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to Roseann (Love)

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 6, 1976. Bill writes that he is traveling by train to Maryland over the weekend, although he really does not wish to. He is afraid he may "never see Norm alive again." Bill wishes...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he watched "Mutiny on the Bounty" this evening. He is spending time at his parents' house in Maryland and writes about his dinner and the family that...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 8, 1976. Bill writes that he left late from his visit to Bernie's, causing him to miss his train. Today he attended Mass with his mother, Norm, Kathye and John and then went to...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 10, 1976. Bill writes that while working on his sales plan, a friend called to invite him to play bridge. Remarks that despite not playing for a long time he was still good at the...

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to Roseann

One letter addressed to Roseann from William E. Johnson dated February 10, 1976. Bill writes that soon he will once again hold Roseann in his arms. "Roseann, my Roseann. Every breath I take, I take for you....Because we are one, now and forever," he...

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to Nancy Anderson

One letter from Ellis Garaudy to Nancy Anderson dated June 7, 1969. Ellis thanks Nancy for the fudge she sent, and commenting that he shared the gum with friends. He also mentions that he had the picture she sent him enlarged and painted on silk in...

GLC09607

to Alberta M Hoover

One postcard to Alberta Hoover from Glenn Huggins dated September 26, 1918. Was sent to inform her that the ship Glenn was on arrived safely. It also lists his company as Co. D 342th Infantry. There is a note that says "Sailed the 8th of September"...

GLC09608

[Correspondence between John M. Pemberton and Kay Pemberton] [Decimalized .01-.12]

Collection of letters dated November 1957 between John M. Pemberton and his wife, Kay Pemberton. Correspondence pertains to Pemberton's military service in Japan and Nepal, encounters with acquaintances, theft, Air Force responsibilties. Kay...

GLC09609

WWII Letters from Claude E. Brantley to Dorothy Brantley [Decimalized .001-.180]

A collection of correspondence between Claude E. Brantley to Dorothy Brantley. Contains 169 letters, 1 pamphlet, 11 postcards and 2 photographs. The items are dated from December of 1942 to September of 1945. Some letters are not dated except with...

GLC09610

[World War II letters of Leonard Eugene Graeff of Harrisburg Pennsylvania] [Decimalized .001-.602]

672 items, primarily letters from and to Leonard Eugene Graeff. Many of the letters are between him and his parents Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff. The items date from 1937 to 1963 with the bulk of the material from 1942-1945. The...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 31, 1937. Susan details going to a reunion that had good attendance, singing, and speakers. She asks Leonard to thank Jessie for a waffle recipe and a...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff, Susan Prowell Graeff, and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff, Susan Prowell Graeff, and Raymond James Graeff dated October 3, 1938. Jessie writes about Leonard's accident. She encourages him to keep his chin up and think of the other fellow who is much...

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[Note to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

One note from Frank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 29, 1938. Frank writes to Leonard, "I would like to visit you but Daddy works every Sat." Written on Old Hartford Insurance Company paper.

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[Sketch sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

A sketch of a jack-o-lantern. Labeled as "Jackolantern." Drawn with crayon, on the back of a Montgomery County Highway Department time sheet form.

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[Sketch sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

A sketch of a black cat. Labeled "Cat." Drawn in crayon, on the back of Montgomery County Highway Department time sheet form.

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 14, 1938. Jessie writes to Leonard and is glad he is feeling better after his accident. She updates him on Robert's tonsils and adenoids removal and remarks the children are still...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 28, 1939. Jessie writes Leonard it is fine for him to visit next week. He can get a ride with Hollis who should be getting out of work around 5 pm. She requests Leonard bring "some...

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[Sketch to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

One sketch signed Robert dated March 7, 1939. A sketch of the Rocky Mountains with compass points. The second side of the letter has a smiley face. Drawn in pencil. Labeled "Intriguing" and signed "Robert" in Jessie Hollis handwriting.

GLC09611.006

Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)

One petition entitled, "Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)" Petition 79,061, dated March 2, 1939. The document relays that the claim petition will be heard by Thomas Lawly, referee, on...

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[Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg, Petition 80,320]

One petition entitled, "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg" Petition 80,320, dated May 26, 1939. The document states that Homer L. Kreide, Esq. appeared on behalf of the claimant and...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One document from John R. Forquato to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 9, 1939. Document details the compensation offered to Leonard in the workers compensation case against the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company. The decision of referee Thomas Lawly is...

GLC09611.007.03

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One postcard from Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workmen's Compensation to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 10, 1939. The postcard acknowledges Leonard's claim petition and assigns it No. 80,320, and the assigned referee is...

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[Cashed loan check]

One check from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 26, 1959. The check's amount is $300. The memo line on the check reads, "Loan." The check is issued by the Harrisburg Trust Company. Stamped with holes indicating that it has...

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[Cashed loan check]

One check from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 14, 1963. The check's amount is $250. The memo line on the check reads, "Loan." The check is issued by the Harrisburg Trust Company. Stamped with holes indicating that it has...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 25, 1939. Jessie updates Leonard about her children. Viola, and Frank Jr. visited her last week and have taken Robert and Dennis with them when they left. She plans to go visit Viola...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 12, 1940. Depicts a "lovebug" piercing two hearts with an arrow. The inside of the Valentine's Day card is blank.

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter From Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 11, 1941. Richard updates Leonard on his work driving trucks. He is sorry that Leonard and a woman named Rose did not get along. He asks how his own love interest has described...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 29, 1941. Jessie is anticipating Leonard's visit. She mentions that an unnamed female he mailed a card is happy to expect him as well.

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1941. Richard is glad that Leonard and "little Jeannie" are getting along. He missed an opportunity to eat dinner with a girl he met at a dance due to his job at the post...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 25, 1942. Richard notes he is running a "Syncopation" show on base. He justifies his irregularity in answering letters because "ladies first." He invites Leonard to Petersburg...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 1, 1942. Richard relays that life has changed now that he is in a service unit. In addition to listing extracurricular activities he notes the large number of vaccinations. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1942. Richard informs Leonard he is in England but cannot reveal his exact location. He crossed the ocean on a boat to get there and is enjoying experiencing the British...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1942. Robert checks in on Leonard and informs him that he is a member of a Quartermaster Battalion. His job is to make sure all trucks have gasoline. Robert notes he...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 26, 1942. Robert inquires if three letters were delivered. He details his job of filling trucks with gasoline in battle. In addition his battalion is training in combat...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 31, 1942. Robert is glad to hear Leonard is doing well. He recounts life on base. Includes ten mile runs in the rain and mud, picking up leaves, and sowing grass seed. Robert...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert has been transferred to the "doughboy" outfit of the army. He hopes to receive a furlough in December. He asks Leonard how the women are treating him. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert received a letter from Leonard and is responding. Robert is indifferent towards being in the infantry. He asks Leonard to "Tell those girls to drop a line...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert conveys that he misses women, and one in particular that he does not name. Life on base consists mostly of "drilling, training, & etc." He received a new...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert asks why Leonard is going to Chicago, and how he is getting there. He mentions that candy on base is four cents a bar. "I read Hershey on the candy bar &...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. A Christmas greeting card depicting a black cat sending mail. Reads "A Merry Christmas To you. 'Old Bean.'" Signed as "Dick." The card was postmarked New York...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. Robert asked Leonard to go to the "Touchdown Toddle" and spy on his girlfriend. He hasn't met any women or found anyone to "pal around with" on base. He ends the...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1942. Robert recounts the dinner and entertainment they received for Thanksgiving on base. His new company is stricter, and he is hoping for a furlough at the end of...

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