15 January 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 January 15, 1957. Joel updates his family on a blizzard that has restricted him to the barracks. He also mentions passing his test and if he does well on the remaining two he will be home in February as scheduled. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.05

17 January 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 January 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his training. Mentions that he is sick and hopes that it is not strep throat and he will not have to go to the hospital. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.06

19 January 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 January 19, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his schooling. He also mentions receiving orders that send him to Germany. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.07

4 February 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 February 4, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and his imminent departure from the base in Wyoming for leave. He is excited to be returning home and misses them. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds.

GLC09910.08

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

2 May 1943

Shadow, John R., fl. 1943-1944

Header Record

Title: One letter and two newspaper clipping sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff [Decimalized .01- .02]

One letter and two newspaper clippings sent by John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 2, 1943.

GLC09611.047

21 July 1943

Schenk, Edgar, fl. 1943

Header Record

Title: Letter and Napkin [Decimalized .01- .02]

One letter from Edward Schenk to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 21, 1943. A paper napkin from the Jade lounge is included with the letter.

GLC09611.062

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

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

February 23, 1949

United States Armed Forces Institute

Typed document

Title: Military Test Report

The results of Eugene W. Williams' United States Armed Forces Institute Tests of General Educational Development, college level. First page lists William's results in four tests, Correctness & Effectiveness of Expression, Interpretation of Reading Materials in the Social Studies, Interpretation of Reading Material in the Natural Sciences, and Interpretation of Literary Materials. The first column lists his score, the second what percentile he placed in. The back contains an explanation of the nature of the tests and how to interpret the results.

GLC09587.161

14 July 1945

Tuskegee Army Air Field (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Pamphlet

Title: Hawks Cry

Vol IV, No. 12 issue of Hawks Cry, a student newspaper at the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Front page features an article about "Roger," a musical co-written by James T. Williams which, according to the article, stimulated the sale of half a million war bonds in Virginia. "TAAF Crier" on page nine mentions that Mr. and Mrs. James T. Williams had a baby girl. The back page contains space for filling out an address form to send a copy to someone else. The form has been addressed to "Miss E. Geraldine Williams" (James T. Williams' sister). The return address on the form is that of "Lt. J.T. Williams…

GLC09587.218

23 October 1945

Pamphlet

Title: A&R Class 36 Presents Bloomer Girl

A program for the production of the musical comedy "Bloomer Girl" by "A&R Class 36," performed at "W + L Gym". "Lt. Williams" played the role of Alexander. First page contains the title and production logo. Third page is a title page and lists creators. Fourth page lists the cast. Fifth and sixth pages list scenes and production staff. Seventh page is blank. Eighth contains a small stamp showing a man and woman dancing. All involved with the production appear to be members of the armed forces.

GLC09587.219

29 June 1945

Tuskegee Army Air Field (Tuskegee, Alabama)

Pamphlet

Title: Tuskegee Army Air Field Presents Roger Musical Extravaganza

A program for "Roger" a "Musical Extravaganza" performed by members of the Tuskegee Army Air Field. James T. Williams is listed as one of the co-writers and Choral Director-Production Supervisor. Page three contains a brief synopsis of the play, which concerns a group of soldiers forced to imitate celebrity USO stars when the real stars don't show up. Page seven contains a description of the Tuskegee Army Air Field. Page eight contains a picture of the TAAF Glee Club including James T. Williams.

GLC09587.238

27 April 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A hasty letter as he has a lot of work to do for class tomorrow. Grateful for the pictures his father sent. Sending a picture book of Ellington along with his letter so his family can check it out. Hopes to go to Houston on Saturday night and then swimming in Galveston on Sunday. He's looking forward to the break from army life. The date is written as "Thursday Nite" but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on April 27, 1943. Letter is typed on U.S. Army Air Forces letterhead.

GLC09620.021

2 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Tough week with tests and two big parades and it's warmer. He was made the Squadron Supply Sgt. and is now in charge of the supply room and shoe repairs. The job comes with a lot of benefits, including his own room. Bob left base to go to Houston and go swimming in Galveston. He was a "dope" and was out in the sun too long. He is miserable and burnt. He thanks Bee for attending to his pen, and asks if she could send him a pair of swimming trunks. The date is written as "Sunday Nite" but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 2, 1943. Letter…

GLC09620.022

3 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the pictures he just received. Writes that he just got out of the hospital for treatments for his sun burn. Curses the Texas sun for burning him. The date is written as "Monday Night" but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 3, 1943. Letter is on U.S. Army Air Forces letterhead.

GLC09620.023

4 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note to say he was "as red as a lobster" from a day trip to the beach. It was a good break from the routine of training. "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 4, 1943. Postcard image is "Beach Front, Showing Hotel Buccaneer and Murdoch's Bathhouse, Galveston, Texas."

GLC09620.024

10 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and Don Stone.

Addressed to "All." Brief note stating he went to the beach again in Galveston, but remembered to put on Skol [sunscreen] so he wouldn't "crisp again." "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943. Postcard image is "Galveston's $1,500,000 Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas."

GLC09620.025

10 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note as he has a math test tomorrow, but wanted to answer a few questions. He did recieve the photos sent, and hopes to get one taken of himself soon. Has gone swimming a few times, but not lately due to all the studying he has to do. The letter is dated "Monday Night," but "Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943. The letter is written on "PreFlight School, Bombardier, U.S. Army Air Corps, Ellington Field, Texas" letterhead.

GLC09620.026

22 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." "Busy as heck with tests." Completed two classes with flying colors and now has time to focus more on physics, which lasts as long as preflight training. Mentions that he is jealous that Don got to go home for a few days, but always looks forward to getting a letter from him and thanks Dad and Bee for writing so often. Moves on to talk about the movie stars who visited the field, including the leads from "Bombardier." He closes the letter writing that he hopes to go to Galveston tomorrow, and take a break from the army life. The letter is dated "Saturday Night…

GLC09620.027

24 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Postcard

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note from Galveston saying he's getting some relaxation in, and while it isn't much, it's "fun for a change." Written in pencil. The postcard is not dated, except for a post office stamp. "Letters in a Box" notes the postcard was written on May 24, 1943. The postcard image is a "Scene of Loading Cotton, One of Galveston's Leading Industries."

GLC09620.028

25 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note asking Jacob Stone to purchase gifts for Bob's brothers, Jimmy and Barry on his and Don's behalf. Enclosed two slips of paper congratulating each boy on graduating. He offers to pay his father back, and apologizes as he cannot go out and purchase something himself due to a physics test. The is not dated, except for a "Tuesday afternoon" in the top right corner. "Letters in a Box" notes it was written on May 25, 1943.

GLC09620.029.01

25 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph note signed

Title: to Jim Stone

Addressed to "Jim." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and GLC09620.029.03.

GLC09620.029.02

25 May 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph note signed

Title: to Barry Marks

Addressed to "Barry." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and .02.

GLC09620.029.03

13 June 1943

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A letter focusing on his father's birthday. There was a slight change to the date, but he wanted to make sure his father knew he would celebrating in spirit and hopes that the next year will be happier than this past one. The letter is not dated, except for a "Sunday" in the top right corner. "Letters in a Box" notes it was written on June 13, 1943.. Written on "PreFlight School, Bombardier, U.S. Army Air Corps, Ellington Field, Texas" stationary.

GLC09620.030