15 December 1944

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 December 15, 1944. He comments on snow storms in Pennsylvania and hopes they are staying warm. He updates them on his work in the shop. He also mentions that he has a Christmas tree in his locker and received two cards from France. One from Dick Miller and one from Robert Winemiller who are both okay but thinking of home. He is sending a thank you card to Doutrichs a clothing store that sent out free tobacco to servicemen and comments on the cigarette shortage. He thinks it is the perfect time for…

GLC09611.387

1956-1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Header Record

Title: Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief comments on military equipment or events.

GLC09910

21 August 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 August 21, 1957. Joel updates the family on his daily life as well as his friends. The man he loaned money to (GLC09910.10) is back in the stockade for three more months and a dishonorable discharge.

GLC09910.16

27 August 1803

unknown, fl. 1803

Manuscript

Title: [Discharge paper belonging to John Eckel]

One discharge dated August 27, 1803 to John Eckel who served as Fredrick Jordan Sr.'s estate executor. Pertains to Eckel being released form duty. Signed by Eckel family and Jordan family members.

GLC09836.09

1 August 1863

Frismuth, Benoni, fl. 1863

Document signed

Title: [Discharge papers belonging to John W. Jordan]

One document belonging to John W. Jordan dated August 1, 1863. Pertains to his discharge from the Pennsylvania Militia. Signed by a captain and mastering officer from Company L.

GLC09836.21

18 August 1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated August 18, 1945. Describes the Calas Staging Center where there were 5,000 soldiers beginning to make the return to the United States.

GLC09662.707

28 August 1945

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 August 28, 1945. Mentions writing to Boston newspapers about his complaints of how the army has mistreated soldiers.

GLC09662.708

29 June 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 29, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and the weather. States that he needs 85 points in order to be discharged and that he currently has 64 points.

GLC09951.01.264

30 June 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 30, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that Mildred needs to take thyroid shots.

GLC09951.01.265

18 July 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 18, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that his emergency furlough was denied and that Mildred had a rupture. Expresses how much he misses them.

GLC09951.01.266

6 December 1952

Snaider, H.J., fl. 1952

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated December 6, 1952, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Signed by H.J. Snaider.

GLC09949.02.01

11 August 1949

Holmse, G.A., fl. 1949

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 11, 1949, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Signed by G.A. Holmes. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority for discharge.

GLC09949.02.02

2 August 1957

Sheridan, W.J., fl. 1957

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 2, 1957, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy. Signed by W.J. Sheridan. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority for discharge.

GLC09949.02.03

21 August 1956

Phillips, J.E., fl. 1956

Document signed

Title: [Honorable discharge papers of Crispin Raymond Reyes]

One discharge paper dated August 21, 1956, notifying Crispin Raymond Reyes that he has been honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy as a storekeeper. Signed by J.E. Phillips. Reverse side contains birth information, vessels he served on, enlistment date and authority for discharge. Contains two notes that he received the Victory Medal for World War II and "American Area."

GLC09949.02.04

16 January 1874

Nicholls, J.W., fl. 1872-1874

Document signed

Title: [Discharge papers of John H. Stuart]

One document dated January 16, 1874 related to the discharge of John H. Stuart. Lists money to be paid by John H. Stuart owed to the U.S. Army. Written at Fort Brown.

GLC09965.02

13 March 1873

Nicholls, J.W., fl. 1872-1874

Document signed

Title: [Discharge papers of John Walker]

One document dated March 13, 1873 related to the discharge of John Walker. Lists money to be paid by John Walker owed to the U.S. Army. Written at Fort Brown.

GLC09965.03

6 May 1872

Nicholls, J.W., fl. 1872-1874

Document signed

Title: [Discharge papers of Simon Hunt]

One document dated May 6, 1872 related to the discharge of Simon Hunt. Lists money to be paid by Hunt owed to the U.S. Army.

GLC09965.04

1937-1963

Various

Header Record

Title: [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 letters contain day to day details of Leonards life and time in the service and traning. He attended Great Lakes Training Center in Illinois and was stationed in Hawaii after training. Most of the letters disscuss news from home. Of note Leonard also recieved letters from some friends who were also in the military and from their families keeping him…

GLC09611

1780-1909

Various

Header Record

Title: [Collection belonging to Jordan family, n.d., 1780-1909][Decimalized .01-.28]

Collection of 28 items belonging to Jordan family dated 1780-1909. Consists of various financial documents, personal correspondence and military discharge papers.

GLC09836