1958

Object

Title: [U.S. Honorable Discharge pin]

A circular U.S. Honorable Discharge Pin. The pin in bronze, red, white, and blue, and features a ship, anchor, and eagle.

GLC09555.08

June 8, 1952

Object

Title: [Great Seal of the United States]

A silvertone Great Seal of the United States pin with the words E Plurbid Unum.

GLC09555.09

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Lieutenant commander gold oak leaf collar pin]

Lieutenant commander gold oak leaf collar pin.

GLC09555.10

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Lieutenant commander shoulder boards]

Lieutenant commander shoulder boards.

GLC09555.11

1941-1945

Object

Title: [American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Pin, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, and World War II Victory Medal joined on one pin mount]

American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Pin, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, and World War II Victory Medal. The American Campaign Medal and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars are missing the medallions. The medals are named from left to right.

GLC09555.12

1953

Object

Title: [National Defense Service Medal]

National Defense Service Medal.

GLC09555.13

1938-1958

Object

Title: [National Defense Service Medal]

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Pin.

GLC09555.14

1939-1945

Object

Title: [Silver double chevron pin]

A silver double chevon pin.

GLC09555.18

1926-1933

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with China Service, Yangtze Service, and Nicaraguan Campaign Service ribbons. These ribbons, while part of the collection, date prior to Thomas Barwiss Hagstoz Askin, Jr.'s military service and could possibly be from an uncle or father.

GLC09555.19

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons and bronze stars]

Navy pin with Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, and National Defense Service ribbons. Includes three bronze stars.

GLC09555.20

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with Silver Lifesaving, Navy Good Conduct, and Navy Expeditionary ribbons.

GLC09555.21

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with Navy Unit Commendation, Purple Heart, and red yellow and blue service ribbons.

GLC09555.22

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Navigator's case]

Black snap closure Navy navigators case lined with blue velvet containing two silver compasses and miniture flathead screwdriver.

GLC09555.23

1938-1958

Object

Title: [Knife in leather sheath]

A wooden handled Robeson Shuredge knife with 13 cm. long blade. U.N.S. is engraved on the base of the blade close to the handle. The sheath is in a light brown leather case with a snap closure around the handle. The sheath has a belt loop. Askin, T., C.Q. M, U.S.N. is written in black on the front. Askin, T. B. H., C. Q. M. is also written across the back of the sheath.

GLC09555.24

September 1943

The Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences

Pamphlet

Title: The Annals: The American Family in World War II [September 1943]

One issue of periodical, The Annals dated September 1943. Consists of book reviews of new literature in social sciences. Contains four categories of essays, "Background and Comparison," "Changing Family Structure and Adjustments," "Special Problems of Family Adjustment," and "The Future of the Family."

GLC09640.285

21 March 1836

Ximeno, Jose, fl. 1836

Broadside

Title: Suplemento al Diario del Gobierno de la Republica Mexicana [No. 326, Vol. IV (March 21, 1836)]

One newspaper dated Mexico, March 21, 1836 printed by Jose Ximeno. This is a supplement with an account of the Mexican Army's win at the Battle of the Alamo. Printing includes letters written between Mexican generals; Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Juan L. Velasquez de Leon, Jose Urre, Juan Valentin Amador, Jose Marial Tornel, and Ramon Martinez Caro. Describes the timeline of the battle, amount of weapons and men who fought. Language expresses triumph at being able to secure the Alamo and needing to maintain the possession of Texas. Also includes a letter written to R.M. Williamson from Barnet…

GLC09800

27 October 1943

Stouffer, Bernice, fl. 1943-1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Bernice Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Bernice apologizes for not writing sooner. She is glad Leonard likes the Navy and wonders if it is possible for Leonard to visit her boyfriend Bruce who is also in the Navy. Bernice updates Leonard on "Eggie" who was just home on leave. She thinks he will be in the United States for the whole war as he is at Eglin Air Field fixing planes. She wishes Bruce could be so lucky as to be stationed in the United States but knows it is a pipe dream. Moyer is on furlough right now and will go to St. Petersburg to school…

GLC09611.136

27 October 1943

Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer writes that she has not gone to visit Leonard's mother, Susan because she has not been feeling well. She has had five shots in the arm already and must have more still. She reports that Moyer is home again for ten days, Charlie leaves on Friday and Monks will depart the next week. She has only had four letters from Wayne. She is sure Leonard is anxious to get home.

GLC09611.137

28 October 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 28, 1943. Raymond writes that this is the first letter he has written in twenty five years. He is writing with his new pen, a Parker medium-point pen. He reports that Susan is cleaning upstairs this week, so he is on "K.P. duty," cleaning the kitchen. He happens to like washing the dishes. He also reports that Susan's health seems to be better. He is glad that Leonard likes the peanuts because they are better than shelled peanuts, for a clean barrack. Betty Hogentogler's dress is ready and looks good. He mentions that…

GLC09611.138

1 November 1943

Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 1, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer updates Leonard on a few friends; Charlie looks good; Monk leaves Friday; Moyer leaves on Tuesday; and still no letter from Wayne. She also apologizes as she gave the wrong address to Bernice the other day, therefore a letter Bernice sent to Leonard may be severely delayed.

GLC09611.139

2 November 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 2, 1943. Susan writes that it took quite a while to convince Raymond to write a letter. She said he didn't know what to write about so she gave him some pointers and told him that he should be able to write a "nice long letter" with his new pen. Also Leonard was right Raymond did write him in Indiantown Gap even though Raymond doesn't remember it. Susan says she misses the fall, the leaves aren't pretty colors but maybe it will be better next year. Susan also comments on the gas situation,…

GLC09611.140

1 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Raymond James and Susan Prowell Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 1, 1943. Leonard thanks his parents for the two care packages that arrived. He appreciates the candy as he eats so much of it now. He also really liked the bracelet they sent, he says he likes it the most out of all the ones the other guys are wearing. He asks his dad to write and tells his him to get anti-freeze for the car. He is in the middle of a service week when the company doesn't have drills but instead has maintenance duty around the base.

GLC09611.111

1 September 1958

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: National Guard Units March in Legion Parade

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated September 1, 1958. Shows parade of military troops marching. According to the embedded press release the parade kicks off the annual American Legion national convention. The parade was expected to last 12 hours and have over 30,000 participants. The back of the photo is stamped with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.50

circa 1963

Bennet, Jack J., fl. 1963-1968

Newspaper clipping

Title: "Panthers Determine Efficiency of Companies in Training Test"

One undated newspaper clipping entitled, "Panthers Determine Efficiency of Companies in Training Test," by Jack J. Bennett. Refers to the 47th Infantry Panthers training tests. Article goes over routine exercises and general attitude of the infantry. Sent in an envelope addressed to Norm Dujka from George Czerwonka.

GLC09751.01

26 September 1963

Stugis, Anthony J., 1945-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Norm "Head" Dykya

One letter dated Sept. 26 Thursday addressed to Norm "Head" Dujka. Letter delves into the military life in San Diego, California. Writes about two soldiers who attempted suicide. They were court martialed for destroying government property.

GLC09751.08