circa 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of man in cockpit]

One black-and-white deckled photograph of a man in the cockpit of a plane.

GLC10004.04.19

13 October 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 October 13, 1944. He received a lot of letters recently and he’s trying to get through them all. He comments on Raymond’s extra work and that at least he’s getting paid more. He inquires about their car and the coal situation. He hopes that they will be able to get enough coal for the winter supply. He mentions Wilbur Brian, who is working near him at Hickam Field and his regrets for not taking a job in plane repair, or the Merchant Marines before he got drafted. Mentions that Kennith Moyer had…

GLC09611.373

15 October 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 October 15, 1944. He received letters from them, Dick Miller, and Jo Gassert. Dick is in France near Germany and asked if Raymond had any girls he wanted him to look up while he was there. Jo is still working at the railroad. He has yet to receive Viola's letter but did receive June's package, 2 1/2 months later. It was a pair of collapsible slippers. He inquired about aunt Bertha's health. He has not received the bracelet, and cautions Susan to not send a Christmas box yet as some on base are already…

GLC09611.374

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Group photograph of airplane mechanics]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a group of mechanics working on an aircraft.

GLC09645.081

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of pilot in aircraft]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a pilot seated in an aircraft.

GLC09645.085

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of an aircraft flying]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an airplane flying in the distance.

GLC09645.106

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of an aircraft flying]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an airplane flying in the distance. [Similar to GLC09645.106]

GLC09645.107

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of three airplanes]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a trio of airplanes flying in the distance.

GLC09645.108

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of an airplane flying]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an airplane flying.

GLC09645.110

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of an airplane at take-off]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an airplane taking off from Tuskegee Airbase.

GLC09645.109

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Woman posing on airplane wing]

One undated photgraph of a woman posed on an airplane wing.

GLC09645.023

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of airmen posed by an airplane]

One undated black-and-white portrait of airmen posed by the tail of an airplane.

GLC09645.055

1956-1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Header Record

Title: Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief comments on military equipment or events.

GLC09910

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of two men near debris]

One undated black-and-white photograph of two men examining debris from what may likely be an aircraft.

GLC09645.077

7 July 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

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

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated July 7, 1957. Joel updates his family on his life. He mentions Fourth of July celebrations including a soccer tournament and a band. He also mentions a plane crash that he witnessed; A C119 aircraft crashed after losing an engine, luckily no one was seriously injured.

GLC09910.14

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Group of airmen posed by airplane at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of group of Tuskegee Army airmen posing by an airplane.

GLC09645.005

circa 1943-1945

United Press

Newspaper clipping

Title: Moral Sheep

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Moral Sheep." Printing of a joke with a punchline related to Sky Ranger aircrafts.

GLC09953.018

1941-1945

unknown, fl. 1941-1945

Photograph

Title: [Two officers posed by an aircraft at Tuskegee Army Airfield]

One undated photograph of two officers posed by an aircraft identified as "155 10A," at Tuskegee Army Airfield.

GLC09645.015

17 May 1942

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Know Your Japanese War Planes

One photo essay entitled, "Know Your Japanese War Planes" dated May 17, 1942. Contains photographs of various Japanese aircraft bombers and fighter planes such as Mitsubishi Type 96 and Tatikawa Type 95-1. Reverse side is a continuation of the Rotogravure section featuring: Douglas MacArthur arriving in Australia; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor meeting survivors of a submarine explosion; Ivy Low Litvinoff, a Russian ambassador's wife at a movie premiere; Polina Sedova, a Russian second lieutenant and pilot of an ambulance plane; and Lee de Forest inventor of the radio.

GLC09619.017

15 March 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Red, Halted in the South, Push On at North, Central Fronts

One newsmap entitled, "Red, Halted in the South, Push On at North, Central Fronts" dated March 15, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia depicted pushing towards Finland, Lithuania, and Estonia. Reverse side contains articles related to destruction of aircrafts and boats of Japanese army. Also printed is a news article of Tokyo being aware of a possible bombing. Includes the Farmers Market Today featuring a cheese shop.

GLC09619.028

22 March 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North

One newsmap entitled, "Nazis Battle to Hold Donets as Reds Smash in the North" dated March 22, 1943. Consists of a map of Russia's timeline moving its front back and forth through Europe. Reverse side contains articles related to Charles de Gaulle preparing for a parley in French Guiana; release of Sarojini Naidu, activist from prison in India (she was held with Mohandas K. Gandhi); German forces in Algeria; and British Indian troops fighting against the Japanese. Also featured is the Farmers Market Today column highlighting a woman named Olive-Irene who joined WAACS and runs a pinafore shop.

GLC09619.029

8 March 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive

One newsmap entitled, "Japs Bolstering Southern Bases in Fears of Allied Drive" dated March 8, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the Japanese army moving through New Britain and other islands off the coast of Australia. Reverse side contains articles related German forces in Algeria; a Mexican coffee company; highlight of a German newspaper accusing Americans of deterring the Vichy relations; and the repeal of anti-semitic decress in Algeria. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column advertising for hiring more farmers due to a shortage with men serviing abroad.

GLC09619.030

29 March 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Sustained Attacks Push Bomb-Sowing Level to New High

One newsmap entitled, "Sustained Attacks Push Bomb-Sowing Level to New High" dated March 29, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the British army carrying out raids to France and Germany since February 1943. Reverse side contains articles related fighting against the Japanese Army; attack on a small village in France; and possible retaliation for Pearl Harbor attacks. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.031

19 April 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska

One newsmap entitled, "Growing Jap Strength in Aleutians Spotlights Aleutians Alaska" dated April 19, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the invasion and occupation of the Aleutian Islands by the Japanese army. Reverse side contains articles related to Nazi air raids; food crisis in Algeria; how the war has affected the Tunisian people. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.032

10 May 1943

Los Angeles Times (Firm)

Newspaper clipping

Title: Will Hitler Pick Sweden and Finland for Summer Fronts?

One newsmap entitled, "Will Hitler Pick Sweden and Finland for Summer Fronts?" dated May 10, 1943. Consists of a map depicting the German army's strategies as they push through to Sweden and Finland. Reverse side contains articles related to fighting in Algeria; and King George VI and President Franklin Roosevelt commending Eisenhower. Also included is the Farmers Market Today column providing updates of businesses.

GLC09619.033