13 July 1898

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

Document signed

Title: [Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy]

Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy. Signed by John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy and William McKinley as President of the United States. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the Bureau, Engraving, and Printing.

GLC04002.01

7 October 1943

Gist, Samuel C., fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Lula and John Elmer Dyer

One letter from Samuel C. Gist to Lula and John Elmer Dyer dated October 7, 1943. Regarding Robert E. Dyer being assigned to the 52nd College Training Detachment, Army Air Corps, Butler University, Indiana. He hopes and recommends that they visit and mention a Hostess House on campus where they can arrange to meet with Robert in a more home-like setting.

GLC09996.055

26 March 1917

Osborn, Ella Jane, 1881-1966

Autograph document

Title: [Troop numbers]

One document dated March 26, 1917. Concerns the makeup of an American division listing the typical numbers of each regiment and position and comparing it as double the size of a French or German Division.

GLC06570.04

circa 1918

Osborn, Ella Jane, 1881-1966

Autograph document

Title: [Description of the trenches]

One document dated circa 1918. Osborn describes life in the trenches and the duties that soldiers perform when the fighting is slow.

GLC06570.05

1943-1952

Dyer, Robert E., 1925-2018

Header Record

Title: Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from 1943-1952. The collection also contains seventeen photographs and two fountain pens.

GLC09996

16 July 1864

Broadside

Title: One More Rally! Ward 6 in Advance!

Printed by Stevenson & Nichols at Nos. 22 & 24 Healey's Arcade. Broadside announces a meeting scheduled at "Volunteer Hall" to hear the report of the Committee on organizing the Mutual Draft-Preventing Association. This was a pro-quota meeting to avoid a draft by getting volunteers. Says the business must be completed in 3 days and that those "who have not paid their Assessments be sure to come Prepared To Pay, and have this thing finished up." Had previously been folded in half. Small hole toward the top and a small piece missing from right side at the fold line.

GLC02388.02

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

3 March 1944

The Northeast Nursery School

Typed document

Title: to Williams family

Letter from James T. Williams to his family in which he describes a visit to the OCS board, a dental examination, and his recent promotion to sergeant. He also mentions that he found a nearby choir and may start conducting for them. Handwritten post script at the bottom. Written at Selfridge Air National Guard Base

GLC09587.214

19 November 1944

The Northeast Nursery School

Typed document

Title: Morning Worship Service Section "F"--Gunter Field, Ala.

Program for Sunday Morning Service at Gunter Field, Alabama. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" performed by the Tuskegee Army Air Field Glee Club, directed by Lt. James Williams.

GLC09587.215

20 November 1944

The Northeast Nursery School

Typed document

Title: Graduation Exercise 44-J

Program for the graduation held at the Tuskegee Army Air Field on November 20, 1944. Lists graduates on second page. Third page is schedule of events including performances by the TAAF Glee Club, directed by James Williams. The fourth page lists the Honor Graduates.

GLC09587.216

27 July 1943

Parrish, Noel F., fl. 1943

Typed document signed

Title: Honorable Discharge for LeRoi S. Williams, Aviation Cadet, 13071318, Aviation Cadet Detachment

Document certifying that LeRoi S. Williams was honorably discharged from the Military Service. Signed by Lieutenant Colonel Noel F. Parrish. The back contains his enlistment record including physical description, some medical information, and qualifications. The back is signed by LeRoi Shelton Williams and 2nd Lieutenant Alexander B. Rose, Unit Pers. Officer.

GLC09587.018

28 July 1943

Typed document

Title: Announcing the Graduation of Class SE-43-G, Tuskegee Army Air Field Tuskegee, Alabama

Graduation program from LeRoi's graduation from the Tuskegee Institute. Lists the names of the graduates and the schedule of events.

GLC09587.019

September 1943

United States. Army Air Forces

Pamphlet

Title: Airways Flying: A Handbook For Military Pilots

A handbook of procedures, vocabulary, and policies for military pilots in World War II.

GLC09587.129

7 July 1963

Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988

Postcard

Title: to Mr. H. D. Wetmore, Jr.

One postcard addressed to Bets, Davis, Jack and Mike from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated July 7, 1963. Front image of the postcard is Le Jardin des Tulieres in Paris, France. She says history and speeches are challenging. Mentions that she is leaving Paris after having spent four days there. Underneath the date in parenthesis she writes "(Uncle Rod's birthday)".

GLC09573.01.06

6 December 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond John Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 6, 1943. Leonard writes he has received three letters, after not receiving any for a week. He jokes that Susan must have told someone about washing the windows, because he has been on window washing detail at the barracks. He mentioned that he is doing okay in school. He expresses disappointment that the work is not more in depth but it is more of a overview of what the job will be like. The only marching they do is to and from school, but they do have "physical hardening" five days a week;…

GLC09611.165

1963-1978

Wetmore, Roderick, fl. 1963-1977

Header Record

Title: [Letters belonging to the Wetmore family, 1963-1978][Decimalized .01.01-.02.323]

Collection of letters belonging to the Wetmore family dated 1963-1978. The collection is split between two sets correspondence. The first (GLC09753.01) is sent from Nellie Joe Wetmore to her husband, H. Davis Wetmore and other family members dated primarily 1963. Her letters pertains to her travels through Europe and to the Middle East with a missionary group. In one letter she describes visiting the Gaza strip. The second set (GLC09753.02) are letters and greeting cards sent between Rod Wetmore and his wife and daughter Connie and Kathy Wetmore. Rod Wetmore is stationed in Germany on his…

GLC09573

27 October 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Typed letter

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Robert asks if Leonard has been parading recently, he also asks a trivia question about marching positions. Robert breaks down what number and type of troops there are in a company. He mentions he was accepted into OCS (Officer Candidate School) and is very proud of himself for working hard enough to get in. Robert signs as Fuzz.

GLC09611.132

9 July 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Twining Talks With Chairman

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated July 9, 1956. Shows General Nathan F. Twining talking to Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The press release states Twining reported that his recent trip provided no realistic estimate of Soviet air strength. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

GLC09677.07

15 September 1943

Navy Department

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff

One letter from R.R.M. Emmet to Susan Prowell Graeff dated September 15, 1943. The letter is a form letter that informs mothers that her son arrived at the Naval training station and that the navy "gladly accepts the responsibility for his welfare and security" and that he will be completing his recruit training for future duties. He will not be permitted visitors until after his fourth week of training known as "Service Week." First to prevent the spread of disease, and secondly so that he can "overcome homesickness." The letter details his visitation hours and those that may visit him.…

GLC09611.078.01

1952-1963

Header Record

Title: [Collection of wire photographs, 1952-1963] [Decimalized .01 - .88]

76 wire photos with 8 larger wire photos, many with International News Photos handstamps and/or typed dated descriptions affixed on verso. Most dated 1952-1963.

GLC09677