25 September 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated September 25, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her. He mentions how much he enjoyed Thailand and hopes she is enjoying her last year of High School. He also mentions being promoted to Sp 14. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

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25 October 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated October 25, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her. He hopes she is feeling better and wonders what she was sick from. He also mentions that there is only another 37 days until he comes home and he can't wait to see her. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

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17 November 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated November 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He asks Doris to subscribe to the Covington News for him instead of sending it to him. He gives condolences for Dr. Waiters death and agrees with how much the doctor helped his father. He also mentions that there are a lot of transfers between squadrons. He believes they will be deactivating the 41st and 39th squadrons soon. He also saw a friend Jack Wheeler who wanted his address.

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2 January 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated January 2, 1958. Joel updates his family on his holiday celebrations and the dinner with the squadron. He also mentions a change in address since he is now in a new squadron. He explains that the squadron is the same people but a different name. He expects to be transferred somewhere else in the summer as the squadron will be broken up by then.

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14 March 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated March 14, 1958. Joel updates his family on a change of address. He is now a part of the 41st squadron. He also mentions that a lot of the men in his old squadron are transferring elsewhere in Europe. He plans to send a box of his things home for them to hang on to for him. In a post script he mentions that greenbacks will be replacing script on his base soon.

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7 August 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

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

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated August 7, 1958. Joel updates his family his service. He mentions that a lot of civilians are on the base doing maintenance on the planes. He mentions the "Beirut trouble" as why so many civilians were there. He thanks them for his birthday gift and wishes Wayne a happy birthday as well.

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18 August 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

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

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated August 18, 1958. Joel updates his family his service and some dental work. He mentions a carnival in the nearby town and the prizes he won. He also hopes to be able to come home for a visit. There are planes on his base that are being sent to Georgia to the Lockheed factory for modification. As per regulation if he has enough money for a round trip commercial flight he can instead get a seat on a plane going to the factory for free. He will let them know if it is possible closer to the date.

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3 May 1959

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

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

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated May 3, 1959. Joel updates his family his service and the weather. He mentions sending home some of his records and a scrapbook full of photographs. He also mentions taking the G.E.D. (General Education Development) tests and passing them. He has been encouraged to take college tests next and is thinking about it.

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February 18, 1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

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

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated February 18, 1960. Joel updates his family on his luggage and what he is sending home before he leaves base for home.

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4 May 1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

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

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated May 4, 1960. Joel updates his family on his next posting. He will not be going to Turkey, he would be glad to go back to Germany or France though. He doubts his decision to extend his service rather then receive discharge, but is happy enough.

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22 July 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 July 22, 1944. He updates them on friends of his getting married, divorced, and having children according to a letter by June Walter. He mentions Jack Mickle, Dot Rife, Helen Peters, Lucy Allen, Bud Zimmerman, and Doris Bixler. He is glad his parents are going for drives again and getting out of the house. Throughout the letter he mentions Mrs. Stouffer, Wayne Stouffer, Thomas William Gassert, Jack Meyers, Jessie Hollis, Malinda Graeff and Lulu Graeff. He updates his parents on what he is doing,…

GLC09611.345

28 July 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 July 28, 1944. He updates them on the mail he has received including two letters from them, one from Thomas William Gassert, one from June Walter and one From Dick Miller in which he mentions Dominick. He thanks his parents for the newspaper clippings he enjoys news from home. He also gives his opinion on the longevity of the war. He doesn't believe it will be over any time soon. He comments that he would be okay with the president getting reelected until the war is over at which point he should…

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29 July 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 July 29, 1944. He updates them on his everyday life and how alike every day is. He makes a veiled reference to an event that took place which he cannot mention. He may be referring to a visit by Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Hawaii that took place July 29, 1944. He is glad they received the pillow top he sent and asks them to send a picture of him to Melvin. He complains about Doris Bixler expecting him to send her gifts. He updates them on a few friends; June Walter, Dottie Erickson, and Joe Rock. He…

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3 August 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 August 3, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from them and June. He mentions that he had a photograph taken and it should be ready by the end of the month. He also mentions receiving a photograph of June. He comments on not buying bonds because he is worried that after the war he will need the money and the bonds will be frozen. He also mentions the prisoners of war in Italy and doesn't understand why, if they are no longer considered prisoners, they aren't sent home.

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6 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 6, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. White also sends advertisement of a scrap book he purchased that is being delivered to Jean. (GLC09855.131.02)

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6 December 1944

Better Homes and Gardens

Advertisement

Title: to L. Jean White

One advertisement sent by Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 6, 1944. An advertisement for a home planning scrapbook. According to the letter it was enclosed with (GLC09855.131.01) the scrapbook was frequently advertised in Better Homes and Gardens.

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9 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 9, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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10 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 10, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Mentions friends from home, and asks Jean when she receives his allotment checks.

GLC09855.133

11 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 11, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.134

10 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

V-Mail

Title: to L. Jean White

One V-Mail from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 10, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. A V-Mail Christmas greeting card featuring a Santa wearing a marine helmet and sitting on a globe. The Santa also has an eagle perched on his shoulder. The card reads, "Merry Christmas Happy New Year 4th Marine Division."

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12 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 12, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.136

13 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 13, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

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14 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 14, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.138

15 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 15, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Includes a blank sheet of paper.

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17 December 1944

White, Frank B., 1915-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated December 17, 1944. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. Mentions sending home a box of souvenirs. He is glad it arrived intact, he has heard from some of the other soldiers in his unit that items they sent home didn't arrive intact, or that some of the items were missing.

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