10 March 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 10, 1941. Describes responsibilities, character of sergeants Grainger and Wauger, and weaponry.

GLC09662.002

11 March 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.

GLC09662.003

22 March 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to "Cous"

One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible closure of the canteen due to the visit. Second half of the letter is after a few days and describes his day-to-day activities; visiting friends and seeing western movies.

GLC09662.004

23 March 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 23, 1941. Related to an evening when he and his fellow GI soldiers went on a group date with girls from a nearby town.

GLC09662.005

16 April 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1941. Pertains to weather, military training, drinking, and an interaction with a brush fire near base.

GLC09662.006

19 April 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 19, 1941. Pertains to the process of requesting to go on furlough.

GLC09662.007

28 April 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1941. Pertains to life on the base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and recreational activities in town nearby.

GLC09662.008

1 December 1956

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow and Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow and Doris Kitchens Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated December 1, 1956. Joel updates his family on his arrival at the base and as well as his new uniform. He requests money and news from the family.

GLC09910.01

15 December 1956

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated December 15, 1956. Joel has a town pass and is sending home a photo of himself that is not included. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds

GLC09910.02

9 January 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 9, 1957. Joel updates them on the weather and his training. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds

GLC09910.03

15 January 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 15, 1957. Joel updates his family on a blizzard that has restricted him to the barracks. He also mentions passing his test and if he does well on the remaining two he will be home in February as scheduled. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.05

17 January 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his training. Mentions that he is sick and hopes that it is not strep throat and he will not have to go to the hospital. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.06

19 January 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 19, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his schooling. He also mentions receiving orders that send him to Germany. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.07

4 February 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated February 4, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and his imminent departure from the base in Wyoming for leave. He is excited to be returning home and misses them. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.08

9 September 1943

Mostek, Raymond, fl. 1943-1947

Postcard

Title: to Margaret Lobik

One postcard from Raymond Mostek to Margaret Lobik dated September 9, 1943. Features a large man in a Navy uniform sitting on a wall smoking. Behind him are two small dogs that seem to be talking to each other. The caption reads, "The Navy Certainly Is In Pretty Good Shape!"

GLC09579.087

circa 1940-1945

Map

Title: Servicemen's Map of the United States

One map entitles Servicemen's Map of the United States. This map includes detailed pictorial descriptions of the ranks in the Army, Navy and Marine service. It also includes the different division insignia. The map is of the continental United States a journey has been marked out in pen and different stops have been annotated. A note on the side of the map notes that the journey ended near Stockton.

GLC09611.612

circa 1943-1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam

One newspaper clipping entitled, "With the Boys in Service for Uncle Sam." Lists the names of enlisted men who had been promoted, treated for injuries, gone on furlough and completed basic training throughout the world.

GLC09953.001

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of officer at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of an officer posed outside at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.010

20 December 1942

Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mamma

One letter addressed to Anna Petty Benson from Eris B. Benson dated December 20, 1942. Pertains to daily life while stationed at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Mentions that he may not be able to return that weekend due to training duties.

GLC09954.067

7 October 1943

Gist, Samuel C., fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Samuel C. Gist to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 7, 1943. Regarding Robert E. Dyer being assigned to the 52nd College Training Detachment, Army Air Corps, Butler University, Indiana. He hopes and recommends that they visit and mention a Hostess House on campus where they can arrange to meet with Robert in a more home-like setting.

GLC09996.055

2 May 1943

Shadow, John R., fl. 1943-1944

Header Record

Title: One letter and two newspaper clipping sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff [Decimalized .01- .02]

One letter and two newspaper clippings sent by John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 2, 1943.

GLC09611.047

5 May 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: American Invaders Mass in England

One photo essay entitled, "American Invaders Mass in England," dated May 5, 1944. Photographs consist of Dwight D. Eisenhower observing forces training; 100 paratroopers landing; Winston Churchill observing paratroopers with Eisenhower; and other images of U.S. soldiers practicing invading on the beach.

GLC09619.008

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Magazine

Title: Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles

One photo essay entitled, "Bradley - a Man Who Wins Battles" dated August 8, 1944. Essay is a feature on General Omar Nelson Bradley. Contains a portrait of Bradley and photographs soldiers from the 34th Division training and serving in Europe. Also includes an advertisment for white vinegar geared towards housewives.

GLC09619.010

8 August 1944

Look Magazine

Magazine

Title: Troop Train

One photo essay entitled, "Troop Train" dated August 8, 1944. Pertains to troop trains which move servicemen, military vehicles and weapons around the country. Last page contains an account entitled, "Jungle Adventure" written by Sidney James. This recounts the experience of four men stuck in a skirmish for ten months in Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.

GLC09619.011

circa 1944

Life Magazine

Magazine

Title: Landing Craft

One photo essay entitled, "Landing Craft" printed by LIFE magazine. Contains descriptions and photographs of different vessels used by the U.S. military for transportation, manouevering and holding servicemen. Last page is of an editorial piece for returning men with disabilities and how to seek rehabiliation.

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