6 July 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Printed document

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One menu for a Fourth of July celebration taking place on the U.S. Submarine Base sent to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff by Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 6, 1944. The cover features an image of "The Spirit of 76" by Archibald Willard. The menu includes five courses.

GLC09611.339

circa 1920-1947

unknown, fl. 1920-1947

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of a Japanese-American girl eating ice cream]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a young Japanese-American girl eating ice cream.

GLC09860.023

1968-1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Header Record

Title: Vietnam War letters written by Gerald Handy [Decimalized .01-.46]

Forty-seven letters from Gerald Handy to his girlfriend Donna Lawyer and her parents Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer. Letters are addressed as if the two were already married but multiple letters mention them getting married when he returns to the United States. He vaguely mentions what his most recent job was in most letters but they are more concerned with what is happening back home. The letters to Donna are explicit in nature. It is possible he served in the 2nd Battalion, 94th Artillery.

GLC09908

1906-2000

Various

Header Record

Title: [Printed materials related to African Americans in Oklahoma, 1906-2000][Decimalized .01-.06]

Collection of printed materials and letters pertaining to history of Black people in Oklahoma dated 1906-2000.

GLC09968

13 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 13, 1945. Writes his parents that he received a bunch of letters the past few days. He has plans to go to the movies and is glad to hear that Susan and Raymond enjoyed the movie they attended recently. He received letters from Mary, Margurite Graeff, Dottie Erickson and Dotty Runk. Mary sent a photo of herself dressed up for Easter. Margurite mentioned Mildred Hettriger and her husband getting a new apartment and that Floyd Hutton's son (possibly Seward Hutton) is entering the Merchant Marines.…

GLC09611.419

13 March 1887

Calkins, Samuel J., fl. 1863-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oscar Calkins

One letter addressed to Oscar Calkins from Samuel J. Calkins dated Pratt, Pratt County, Kansas, March 13, 1887.

GLC03766.35

8 May 1918

Harold, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter from Harold to his mother dated May 8, 1918. He mentions his service in the mess hall cooking and having a physical during which he was given a vaccine shot. Possibly written in France.

GLC09890.01

15 July 1918

Harold, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter from Harold to his mother dated July 15, 1918. He mentions meeting up with friends from home and the town he is stationed at. He also mentions a French Independence day celebration with a parade and fireworks. The parade included Calvary and Colored infantry.

GLC09890.02

1855-1856

Diary

Title: Manuscript diary of an unknown woman

One diary of an unknown woman dated 1855-1856. Many entries are one sentence. She tends to write about food, people she visits and the weather.

GLC09944

1940-1958

Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992

Header Record

Title: Government papers from the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard, father of Margaret Stearns [Decimalized .01-.75]

Collection of papers concerning the World War II service of Dever Spencer Byard. This collection consists of 147 items. The main topics included in the collection are; the surrender of Japan and legal concerns of this surrender, Dever Spencer Byard's insurance and duty in the Navy reserves post war. Many of the documents were gathered and stapled together as documentation for either insurance documentation or reserve service documentation.

GLC09930

9 June 1943

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

V-Mail

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One v-mail addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 9, 1943. Pertains to receiving and sending mail. Describes food he has eaten.

GLC09662.417

January 29, 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Manila, Strategic and Political Prize, Near Yanks' Grasp

One newsmap entitled, "Manila, Strategic and Political Prize, Near Yanks' Grasp" dated, January 29, 1945.

GLC09619.078

February 12, 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Two-Way Invasion Puts Germany in Tactical Dilemma

One newsmap entitled, "Two-Way Invasion Puts Germany in Tactical Dilemma" dated, February 12, 1945.

GLC09619.079

February 19, 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Japan's Last Citadels Feel Weight of American Power

One newsmap entitled, "Japan's Last Citadels Feel Weight of American Power" dated, February 19, 1945.

GLC09619.080

February 26, 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Three Island Chains Poit the Way to Japan's Homeland

One newsmap entitled, "Three Island Chains Poit the Way to Japan's Homeland" dated, February 26, 1945.

GLC09619.081

5 March 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Will Nazis Make Last Stand in Mountain Refuge to South?

One newsmap entitled, "Will Nazis Make Last Stand in Mountain Refuge to South?" dated, March 5, 1945.

GLC09619.082

2 April 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: German Defenses Collapsing Under Triphammer Blows

One newsmap entitled, "German Defenses Collapsing Under Triphammer Blows" dated, April 2, 1945.

GLC09619.083

9 April 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Allied Battle for Berlin Develops on Elbe River Line

One newsmap entitled, "Allied Battle for Berlin Develops on Elbe River Line" dated, April 9, 1945.

GLC09619.084

14 May 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Japan's Millions to Feel Full Weight of U.S. Air Power

One newsmap entitled, "Japan's Millions to Feel Full Weight of U.S. Air Power" dated, May 14, 1945.

GLC09619.085

4 June 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Southern Asia and Indies Are Slipping From Jap's Grasp

One newsmap entitled, "Southern Asia and Indies Are Slipping From Jap's Grasp" dated, June 4, 1945.

GLC09619.086

11 June 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Will American Forces Land Next on the Coast of China?

One newsmap entitled, "Will American Forces Land Next on the Coast of China?" dated, June 11, 1945.

GLC09619.087

18 June 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?

One newsmap entitled, "Are Japanese Preparing to Make Major Stand in Asia?" dated, June 18, 1945.

GLC09619.088

25 June 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each

One newsmap entitled, "Germany in Four Parts, With an Allied General Ruling Each" dated, June 25, 1945.

GLC09619.089

23 July 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire

One newsmap entitled, "Honshu, Japan's Central Island and Heart of the Empire" dated, July 23, 1945.

GLC09619.090

30 July 1945

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources

One newsmap entitled, "Where Air Blows Cripple Jap's Warmaking Resources" dated, July 30, 1945.

GLC09619.091