circa 1941-1945

Various

Object

Title: [11th Bomb Group patch]

One bomb patch from a leather Flight Jacket belonging to Bob Stone. Patch is for the 11th Bomb Group.

GLC09620.437.18

circa 1942-1946

Printed document

Title: Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army

One undated document entitled Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army circa 1942-1946. A announcement of the awarding of a Purple Heart to Tec 5 grade Hershell L. Matlock, Shipmaster.

GLC10047.03.218.01

circa 1942-1946

Printed document

Title: Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army

One undated document entitled Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army circa 1942-1946. A announcement of the awarding of a Purple Heart to Tec 5 grade Charles H. Moeller, Floating Crane Oiler.

GLC10047.03.218.02

circa 1942-1946

Printed document

Title: Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army

One undated document entitled Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army circa 1942-1946. A announcement of the awarding of a Purple Heart to Staff Sargent Edward P. Kent, Shipmaster.

GLC10047.03.218.03

circa 1942-1946

Printed document

Title: Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army

One undated document entitled Public Relations Section, ETO United States Army circa 1942-1946. Includes five blank forms.

GLC10047.03.218.04

circa 1942-1946

Printed document

Title: [Purple Heart Notification instructions]

One undated document listing the information required when releasing news of the awarding of a purple heart. There are four names and addresses hand written on the lower half of the document.

GLC10047.03.219

circa 1942-1946

Typed document

Title: [Purple Heart Announcement]

One undated document concerning the awarding of a purple heart to Bernard A. Kirchhoff circa 1942-1946.

GLC10047.03.227

1912-1954

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents, 63 newsletters and pamphlets, 37 letters, 2 diaries, 1 photograph and 10 various objects.

GLC10047.03

circa 1942-1946

Typed document

Title: [Letters of Commendation Announcement]

One undated document concerning the awarding of a commendation to the 344th Harbor Craft Company circa 1942-1946.

GLC10047.03.228

1 August 1814

Trimble, James, 1755-1836

Document signed

Title: Commisssion belonging to John L. Woolf

One commission belonging to John L. Woolf as Lietuenant Colonel of the 74th Regiment dated August 1, 1814. Item is signed by Deputy Secretary, James Trimble.

GLC09836.27

1 August 1814

Trimble, James, 1755-1836

Document signed

Title: Commission belonging to John L. Woolf

One commission belonging to John L. Woolf as Major of the 2nd Battalion of the 74th Regiment dated August 1, 1814. Item is signed by Deputy Secretary James Trimble. (similar to GLC09836.27)

GLC09836.28

1942-1945

American Express Company

Pamphlet

Title: A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corpss and Coast Guard.

One tri-folded pamphlet entitled "A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard." by the American Express company dated circa 1942-1945. Features visual list of the insignia and rank of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines. It also includes a selection of Army divisions. It includes on separate pages a list of 10 good reasons for using travelers checks, and general orders for sentries on post. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.02-.07)

GLC09611.400.01

9 April 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 April 9, 1945. He is sorry to hear about the chaos in Harrisburg, with storms, company, and a power failure but is glad they wrote. It has been raining a lot and he borrowed a raincoat from his shop. He forgot to return it, and had to go back later to sign it back in. He received a V-Mail from Florence Huber, and letters from June Walter and Dottie Erickson. Dottie updated him on Lee Hoover who is now stationed near Iwo Jima. He comments on Susan and Raymond visiting the Klopps and inquires how they…

GLC09611.417

circa 1943-1952

Newspaper clipping

Title: War Department Honors Four Hoosier Airmen in Ceremonies in Butler

One newspaper clipping entitled War Department Honors Four Hoosier Airmen in Ceremonies in Butler. Features two photos and a caption explaining the ceremony.

GLC09996.376

31 January 1945

Phillips, Robert G., fl. 1945

Typed document

Title: Special Orders Number 31

One document entitled Special Orders Number 31 dated January 31, 1945. Regarding authorization to wear the Good Conduct medal.

GLC09996.426

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

06 March 1782

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: To: Jean B. Gouvion

Lafayette informs Lt. Col. Gouvion that, despite his success, he will not be promoted within the French Army. [In French]

GLC08016.02

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

1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: General Gouraud Bestowing Medals Upon French Heroes, Chalons sur Marne, France.

A crowd of French soldiers stands underneath the archway of the Forte Sainte-Croix recieving medals for valor after the battle at Chalons sur Marne.

GLC09584.230

1914

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Guards of the Republic- in Palace of Versailles During Treaty Signing

This photograph is of members of the Guard Republicaine in the Palace of Versailles during the signing of the Peace Treaty. They are wearing dress uniforms and are in a room with elaborate furnishings.

GLC09584.275

February 1, 1970

DiChristina, Richard J., 1949-2016

Autograph letter

Title: to Joyce Robinson

Richard writes how much he loves and misses Joyce. He mentions that they are going to get paid today and that he plans to send her $100. He later mentions that something was wrong with his pay so he is only sending $65 but will work it out and send her the right amount as soon as he can. He mentions getting a letter from Joyce about her skiing trip and receiving 3 other letters from home as well. He mentions getting his CIB (combat infantry badge) orders and that he was going to send her one. This letter is written on pink paper.

GLC09626.17

1914-1918

Keystone View Company

Stereocard

Title: Decorating, Medaille Militaire, adjt. Dambrine. Severely Wonded, at Ablain St. Nazaire, France.

A ceremony of decoration for a French soldier who lies wounded, but alert, in the foreground. Behind him, French troops with bayonets stand at attention.

GLC09584.028

12 June 1960

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Anchorage Alaska

One wirephoto released by United Press International dated June 12, 1960. Shows President Eisenhower walking in front of soldiers standing at attention. The embedded press release reports that Eisenhower inspected the honor guard at Elmendorf Air Force Base. He has stopped at the base enroute to the Far East. The back is stamped with United Press International information. The wirephoto is blurry and pixilated, due to weak signal

GLC09677.53

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

5 June 1945

United States. Army Air Forces

Typed document signed

Title: General Orders No. 67

General Orders No. 67 awarding Robert L. Stone the Distinguished Flying Cross. It was awarded for displaying "extraoridinary heroism" and for dropping 100% of the bombs in the target area on January 21, 1945. It lists the men of their crew and others. There are pages missing from the full brief.

GLC09620.182