7 November 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 November 7, 1944. He mentions the election and hearing news of who is winning each state on the radio. He mentions his surprise that Raymond was handing out buttons and going to rally dinners. He reports that their last letter arrived and the stamp was not canceled. He also received letters from Edna, Ed Zell, and Mary the girl from Chicago. Mary is currently in Brooklyn with her aunt and uncle and wants him to visit when he gets home. Ed mentioned that Helen Peters is getting married in Texas. Edna…

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4 November 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 November 4, 1944. He mentions listening to President Roosevelt’s speech from Boston being rebroadcast. He received the clippings, cookies, peanuts and cakes Susan sent. He also received a box of Hard candy from the church. He really appreciated the comics, as he hasn’t seen any since he started Kitchen Police duty. He mentions John Shadow’s death. He also received letters from June Walter and Robert Winemiller. Robert wrote on October 14, and it took 20 days to get to Leonard. Robert mentioned…

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14 November 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 November 14, 1944. He inquires on Susan's health. He also reports that he has received Christmas boxes from Lulu and Malinda and they arrived in good condition. He has tried to find some gifts to send home but is not having much luck. He did find a shirt for Johnnie Good, a table runner for Malinda, and a Hawaiian pocket book and compact for June. He complains about the long lines at the censor to send items out. He did his laundry and wishes he had paid more attention to how to iron when he was home…

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18 November 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 November 18, 1944. Mentions the recent presidential election and politics. He also mentions letters he received from Edna Graeff and June Walter. He sent a photograph of himself to Marguerite Graeff and Edna saw it while visiting and hinted how nice it was. As a result he is going to have some more made and send it out to some more people. He also mentions a newspaper article he read that reported the fear of "Robot Bombs" being aimed at the east coast. He reports that with the four boxes they are…

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22 November 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 November 22, 1944. Leonard has sent his Christmas cards out, forty-eight in total. He received letters from Lorraine Fencil, Melvin Fencil, June Walter, Ed Zell, and Dot Runk. He also received a box form June, but was informed that was only part one and to expect something else. He reports that Rosalina Fencil is not doing well. He mentions the civilian clothes business.

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22 November 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 November 22, 1944. A second letter written on the 22nd as there was not enough room on the first. He inquires about the new neighbors. He also reports that Edna is writing him a lot and keeping him updated about the family in Reading. She mentioned Stanley Graeff, and Mildred Hettriger. He also complains about the lack of promotions in his shop. He is glad to report that he can once again get laundry done 20 pieces at a time. He also mentions Helen Peters, and Ed Zell.

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27 November 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 November 27, 1944. Had a liberty day and went to the U.S.O and a movie. He comments on Thanksgiving, he missed turkey as they had the same menu as the fourth of July. He mentions ironing his dress uniform and thinks he did a good job. He received a letter from June Walter who wrote if he came to visit her she would have to watch him around the other girls because they liked his photo so much. He mentions the Fencils, Malinda Graeff, and Seward. He also received letters from Mrs. Stouffer, Dot Runk,…

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2 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 2, 1944. He received letters from them, Lulu Graeff, Mary, Herman Klopp, Robert Winemiller, Dottie Erickson, Dot Shearer, and June Walter. He also received four of five boxes he was told to expect. He is keeping them in an empty locker until Christmas. He mentions that everyone is doing well, but Robert writes that he is scared at the German front. Leonard found a Thanksgiving Menu for them (GLC09611.385.02) He had a day off and went to a U.S.O. dance and two movies. He once again mentions…

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9 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 9, 1944. Mentions that he is no longer on Kitchen Police duty. Much of the letter is difficult to read and the ink has faded.

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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…

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18 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 18, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from; Dick Miller Florence Huber, Arvilla Good, Orsyulak, Mary, and June Walter. He also mentions Malinda Graeff, Lulu Graeff, and Seward Hutton. He is really excited for Christmas although he still wishes he was home and has hopes to be home next year. He inquires what they are doing for Christmas dinner, and if Aunt Lulu will be with them. He also asks about sugar at home and mentions that more sugar is being demanded from Hawaii.…

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22 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 22, 1944. He updates them on the Christmas spirit in town and at the U.S.O. He attended a formal dance there with all the girls dressed up. It almost felt like home except that it was on a open roof dance floor. He received letters from Lulu Graeff and from Mrs. Winemiller, who writes that Robert was transferred from the front due to a "slight case of shell shock and battle fatigue." Leonard comments that Robert hadn't written to him about it in his last letter but he had noticed a change in…

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25 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 25, 1944. He wishes them a Merry Christmas and discusses the gifts he received from them and others. He mentions Arvilla Good, Jessie Hollis, John Good, and Ed Good. He mentions the celebrations on base and the church services.

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27 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 27, 1944. He received their letter with the Christmas money order and thanks them again for all they have done for him. He also received letters from the Huttons, Lorraine Fencil, and Mary. He inquires about their Christmas dinner at Malinda Graeff's house. He also comments on what they received for Christmas. He is sorry to hear that Mary Parthemore died, after a long illness. On Christmas he went to the special meal and into Honolulu, which was very crowded with service men.

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30 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 30, 1944. He went to a movie "Janie," which he thought was the funniest movie he ever saw. He updated them and listed who sent him Christmas cards. He comments on the weather in Hawaii. He also mentions hearing men that Eisenhower sent home on the radio begging to work. He mentions the dogs and cats on the base as well as a pair of ducks that are at the shop. He mentions that the ratio of men to women at the dances is four to one and they blow a whistle to make the men take turns dancing.

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6 January 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 January 6, 1945. He received two more cards one from Mrs. Stouffer and one from Mrs. Moyers. Mrs. Moyers updated him on Kennith Moyers. He also ran into someone from Harrisburg when he went into town for liberty. The man is named Mike Riccruit, and he remembers playing together at the playground when they were kids. Mike also quit working at the dress factory right before Leonard started working there. Leonard asks his parents to get in touch with Mike's wife Ruth who is always worried about him. He…

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January 11, 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 January 11, 1945. He hopes that Susan is feeling better. He inquires if they received the Christmas menu he sent with his Christmas letter. He believes it may have been taken out due to insufficient postage. He has received nine more Christmas cards and a few letters. He updates them on his hair tonic and shampoo. He also inquired if they had talked to Ruth Riccruit. He was at a U.S.O. dance and saw a girl from Harrisburg, Arline, but does not remember her last name.

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January 18, 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 January 18, 1945. He took a bus around the island to see the sights and describes the trip. He was invited to join two lieutenants that were doing the same thing for lunch. He received letters from Viola, Bertha Hutton, Edith Hutton, Lorraine Fencil, and Dottie Erickson. He also mentions Seward Hutton, Rosalina Fencil, Melvin Fencil, Mike Riccruit and Ruth Riccruit. He is censored when discussing where Mike may be stationed and the possibility of Mike being shipped somewhere else.

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January 28, 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 January 28, 1945. He apologizes for not writing sooner, he received the box of cookies and clippings and all the cookies survived shipping. He will be sending a birthday card for Susan soon he wasn’t able to find one last time he was in town. He received letters from Lorraine Fencil and Dottie Erickson. Lorraine included photos and he was surprised how much older she looks. He showed the photos to some other service men and they wanted her address. He also mentions Dottie Shearer, Joann, June Walter,…

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January 31, 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 January 31, 1945. He sent the pictures of Lorraine to them but would like them back to add to his album. He thanks Susan for the large letter that she sent him. He received that along with letters from Mrs. Stouffer, Marguerite Graeff, Florence Huber, Aunt Mabel, and Dottie Erickson. The letters he received updated him on friends and family. He mentions Stanley, and Melvin. As well as Ruth, his grandfather, Herman Klopp, Mrs. Winemiller, and Russell Brady. He mentions sending Valentine's Day cards…

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4 August 1943

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One cut postcard addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff postmarked August 4, 1943. A large section of the card has been cut out. What remains is a notice of the right to appeal. A GPO number is present on the lower right corner: 16-315242. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

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1942-1943

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One undated cut postcard addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff. A large section of the card has been cut out. What remains is a notice of the right to appeal. A GPO number is present on the lower right corner: 16-31524-2. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

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10 December 1942

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One postcard to Leonard Eugene Graeff from the Selective Service local board number one, Harrisburg city, dated December 10, 1942. A typed note indicates it’s an "old classification card to this office." It notes that Leonard’s number is 10,167, and he has been classified 2-B until June 9, 1943. This postcard was signed by Leonard Eugene Graeff. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

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24 June 1943

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One postcard to Leonard Eugene Graeff from Selective Service local board number one, Harrisburg city, dated June 24, 1943. Similar to GLC09611.400.05. It notes that Leonard’s number is 10,167 and he has been classified 1-A until called. This postcard was signed by Leonard Eugene Graeff. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.06)

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February 5, 1945

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Envelope

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One envelope addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff, care of R.J. Graeff from the Veterans of Foreign Affairs office dated February 5, 1945. A note on the back of the envelope reads, "This is Veteran of Foreign War Pin. You may want to wear it." Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

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