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to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed to Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated July 28, 1978. Pertains to stocks and life on the base.

GLC09573.02.053

to Connie Wetmore

One letter addressed to Connie Wetmore from Rod Wetmore dated August 1, 1978. Pertains to return home and his excitement on making the trip.

GLC09573.02.054

to Mom and Dad

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 11, 1977. Written after Rod has shipped off for Germany. She expresses how much she will miss him.

GLC09573.02.056

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 14, 1977. Pertains to her day-to-day activities and weather.

GLC09573.02.057

to Rod Wetmore

One greeting card addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 16, 1977. Pertains to running chores and updates of family members.

GLC09573.02.058

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 16, 1977. Pertains to weather and updates of family and friends. Mentions starting to work at Planned Parenthood. Also notes that their friend Buddy had shown her a gun, which may...

GLC09573.02.059

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 20, 1977. Pertains to weather and updates of family and friends. Mentions snow activities at the trailer park.

GLC09573.02.060

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 24, 1977. Pertains to her work and taking care of their daughter Kathy. Mentions making sales and neighbors Christy and Sherrie.

GLC09573.02.061

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 29, 1977. Pertains to Kathy sick with a cold and day-to-day activities.

GLC09573.02.062

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated January 29, 1977. Pertains to daily chores.

GLC09573.02.063

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated February 1, 1977. Pertains to updates of their neighbors and visit from her mother. Describes her mother taking her, their daughter Kathy to dinner at a friend and then McDonald's. Also...

GLC09573.02.064

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 8, 1977. Describes the day in which he shipped off for Germany, and asks that he send her audio tapes. Mentions various events such as Kathy's swimming lessons, his father and her...

GLC09573.02.065

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 15, 1977. Pertains to a friend of Kathy's visiting and updates of their neighbors.

GLC09573.02.066

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 17, 1977. Expresses missing him and trying her best to be consoled in his absence. Refers to the president as "that peanut farmer in the White House."

GLC09573.02.067

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 17, 1977. Pertains to their wedding anniversary, the weather and missing him.

GLC09573.02.068

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 17, 1977. Pertains to missing him, her parents visiting and the funeral of Elvis Presley.

GLC09573.02.069

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 19, 1977. Pertains to saving money to buy a lawnmower and exchange with one of the boys in the neighborhood. Expresses that Rod may have misjudged him. Also mentions Kathy's...

GLC09573.02.070

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 20, 1977. Pertains to a friend visiting and reflecting if she has a temper. Mentions visits with family and friends. Inquires if there is anything he would like her to send from K...

GLC09573.02.071

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 21, 1977. Pertains to events around the trailer park, such as attending a cookout hosted by friends. Mentions that a boy was molested by one of the men living at the trailer park...

GLC09573.02.072

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 22, 1977. Mentions updates of her neighbors and possibility of them adopting a baby.

GLC09573.02.073

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 23, 1977. Expresses missing him and inquiring about his duties.

GLC09573.02.074

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 24, 1977. Pertains to the weather, neighbor updates, receiving a check from his stocks and reviewing their trailer insurance.

GLC09573.02.075

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 25, 1977. Pertains to weather, costs of repairs, visiting their neighbor Linda's newborn baby and praying to find comfort in her loneliness.

GLC09573.02.076

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 25, 1977. Pertains to feeling depressed and how she has expressed herself in her past letters. She wants to make an effort to not repress her emotions.

GLC09573.02.077

to Rod Wetmore

One letter addressed to Rod Wetmore from Connie Wetmore dated August 26, 1977. Pertains to her feeling about God as a guide and wanting to be a good Christian. Mentions that she will be sending him diet books. Also states that she will be praying for...

GLC09573.02.078

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated April 24, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions how difficult it is for Mildred with operations. Requests underwear and poloshirts. Notes that he...

GLC09951.01.238

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated April 25, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reflects on Sharon's birthday. Requests for her to take photos of Sharon. Notes that he will be sending her...

GLC09951.01.239

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated April 26, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he would welcome seeing a white person. Describes the weather.

GLC09951.01.240

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated April 27, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Refers to "Big Moment" which could likely mean George's return to the states. Expresses concern for her...

GLC09951.01.241

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated April 29, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reflects on the possibility of returning home. Mentions films he watched.

GLC09951.01.242

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 1, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. States that it is likely he will return in the fall or winter. Mentions the weather and that he's sent her...

GLC09951.01.243

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 3, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses feeling homesick. Responds to photographs she sent him of herself.

GLC09951.01.244

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 5, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires how she and Sharon are doing. Mentions that he received packages from her. Describes a movie he...

GLC09951.01.245

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 6, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses his joy at hearing about Sharon in each letter. Shares the small bit of Chinese that he has learned...

GLC09951.01.246

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 7, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Writes that he hopes he can live up to her expectations of him. Refers to listening to the radio when the...

GLC09951.01.247

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 8, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Shares that he anxiously awaits for the day when he can return to them. Asks her opinion on the war.

GLC09951.01.248

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 9, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions troop reactions to fighting against the Japanese military and signing the documents to be released...

GLC09951.01.249

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 11, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions the weather and asks about how Sharon is growing. Asks if she had received pacakages from yet.

GLC09951.01.250

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 12, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires how she and Sharon are doing. Mentions that he and the other men were discussing their first...

GLC09951.01.251

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 13, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Assures he that he hasn't changed personality wise. Writes that since it is Mother's day that he wanted to...

GLC09951.01.252

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 14, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions weather and that she should save gas coupons.

GLC09951.01.253

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 16, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses his wishes for when he returns home. Discusses how he has changed and when he expects to return.

GLC09951.01.254

to Sharon E. West

One letter addressed to Sharon E. West from George West dated May 17, 1945. Letter is expressed to Sharon to remind her of her father.

GLC09951.01.255

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 17, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses that he is proud of Mildred for raising Sharon on her own. Shares what he think it will be like when...

GLC09951.01.256

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 18, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her operation and how she feels. Mentions the weather. Asks about acquiantances.

GLC09951.01.257

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 19, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her and Sharon. Mentions which movies he watched.

GLC09951.01.258

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 20, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her and Sharon. Mentions weather and chores done for the day.

GLC09951.01.259

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 29, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Describes listening to the environment around him at night. Corrects a friend who told Mildred that Burmese...

GLC09951.01.260

to Sharon E. West

One letter addressed to Sharon E. West from George West dated June 10, 1945. Explains how she may not know him because he was serving abroad when she was a newborn. Expresses that he loves her and thinks of her everyday.

GLC09951.01.261

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 19, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Imagines what it will be like when he returns home. Looks forward to sleeping in an actual bed and spending...

GLC09951.01.262

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 23, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions movies he watched. Reflects on their relationship.

GLC09951.01.263

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 29, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and the weather. States that he needs 85 points in order to be discharged and that he...

GLC09951.01.264

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 30, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that Mildred needs to take thyroid shots.

GLC09951.01.265

to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 18, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that his emergency furlough was denied and that Mildred had a rupture. Expresses how much he misses...

GLC09951.01.266

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 26, 1943. Describes basic training with weapons and field hikes while stationed at Camp Fannin in Texas. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.01

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 29, 1943. Describes training with weapons and watching war propaganda films. Mentions receiving letters from family and friends. Writes, "Before I got in the army I [was]...

GLC09951.02.02

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 11, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes training with weapons, building biouvacs, drills, and breaks. Expresses that he...

GLC09951.02.03

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 12, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Announces that he has been selected to train in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)...

GLC09951.02.04

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 5, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions weapon training and amount of men stationed at the camp. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.05.01

Fannin' the Breeze

One booklet is the third issue of a bulletin entitled "Fannin' the Breeze." Item is a bulletin released by Camp Fannin for the 13th Training Regiment. Contains an illustration of a soldier in gear sitting in puddle of water. Details what they would...

GLC09951.02.05.02

to Mother

One letter addressed to Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 10, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions different examinations he will have to complete for the week. Describes having to climb...

GLC09951.02.06

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 12, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions attending church were majority of the members had left to work in defense plants...

GLC09951.02.07

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 17, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions tactic training and running. Notes that this is his 5th week of training. Written...

GLC09951.02.08

to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 29, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions his health, schedule for the day, and the layout of the camp. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.09

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 2, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes gear, training and march practice. Includes an illustration of a soldier sitting in...

GLC09951.02.10

to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 6, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Requests his high school transcript. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.11

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 15, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes daily tasks. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.12

to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 2, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Details sending a money order, studying for tests, and that he was on his way to a physics lecture. Notes that he...

GLC09951.02.13

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 14, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions that if his grades contuine falling he may flunk out of the ASTP program. Noted getting into an...

GLC09951.02.14

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 20, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions that the ASTP will be dissolved and that majority of men will be assigned to the Army Ground Forces...

GLC09951.02.15

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 23, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Describes the enviornment on the university's campus, such as the sounds of the R.O.T.C. training. Would...

GLC09951.02.16

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 25, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Lays out his plan for which would likely delay him entering combat for as long as possible. Mentions exams...

GLC09951.02.17

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated March 1, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions receiving a bible and visiting town with another boy.

GLC09951.02.18

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated March 4, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Announces that he will likely be shipped off with the 99th division in about three to six months to the South...

GLC09951.02.19

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated March 8, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions how he had spent his time recreationally. Describes how they are likely to be divided after the...

GLC09951.02.20

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated May 28, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Describes his daily tasks. Expresses that he wishes to write longer letters but doesn't want to...

GLC09951.02.21

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated June 4, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Describes training. Inquires when it would be best for him to request a furlough. Written in Camp...

GLC09951.02.22

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated June 11, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Describes night training. Notifies them when he is likely to take his furlough. Mentions a rumor...

GLC09951.02.23

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 27, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes weapons and tactical training. Notes that he will likely be sent away to school in...

GLC09951.02.24

to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated June 15, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Mentions that he has sent them money and when he has a furlough scheduled. Describes what his schedule...

GLC09951.02.25

Chicago Demonstrations

One page clipping from an issue of the New Masses. Contains an article entitled, "Chicago Demonstration" by George Robbins. Highlights the events of the housing protests on the South Side of Chicago that took place on August 1931. Above the title are...

GLC09977.01

New Masses

One fragmented copy of New Masses dated 1931. Contains articles and illustrations related to the Scottsboro boys trial, worker's rights, the death of 42 construction workers building the Empire State Building, lynching, treatment of Asian working...

GLC09977.02

The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)

One copy of a book entitled, "The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)" printed by Commission on Interracial Cooperation dated 1935. Provides data of 84 lynchings that had taken place in 5 years. Analysis contains data on...

GLC09977.03

Segregation on Common Carriers

One booklet entitled, "Segregation On Common Carriers," written by James Wallace dated 1947. Contains illustrations by Walter Reed. Narrative text on legislative background behind the segregation of public transportation.

GLC09974.01

Life magazine (September 3, 1956)

One issue of Life magazine dated September 3, 1956. Issue is dedicated to segregation. Front cover contains an illustration of a slave auction. Cover story pertains to a highlight of Africa which the magazine refers to as the "Land Slaves Called Home...

GLC09974.02

[Warren Schwartz Scapbook]

One scrapbook belonging to Warren Harold Schwartz. Contains 33 pages of photographs taken by Schwartz while serving abroad during World War II.

GLC09662.720

Separation Suit Complicated

One picture dated February 4, 1954 of James Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and Romelle Schneider Roosevelt. Image description on reverse side notes that they were photographed at a United Nations conference some years back. Provides details into James...

GLC09957.60

[Franklin D. Roosevelt and disabled children]

One picture dated approximately 1940 of President Franklin D. Roosevelt with two children in wheelchairs.

GLC09957.61

Speaks Of His Mother

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.62

After His Mother Died

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.63

Grover Cleveland

One print of President Grover Cleveland dated November 23, 1896. Photograph originally taken by George C. Cox.

GLC08878.1104

[Letters belonging to Richard Pendleton, 1944-1945][Decimalized .01-.21]

Collection of letters belonging to Richard Pendleton dated 1944-1945. Consists of 21 items addressed to his parents, W.H. and Mrs. W.H. Pendleton. Pendleton served in the 85th Infantry Division Band. Letters are primarily written from Italy.

GLC09997

[Letters belonging to Robert C. Oursler, 1944-1945][Decimalized .01-24]

Collection of letters belonging to Robert C. Oursler dated 1944-1945. Consists of 24 items primarily sent from his wife, Winnie Oursler, as well as, his mother, grandmother and aunt. Letters are related to updates of family life in Stillwater...

GLC09998

[Collection of letters belonging to Ruth Buettner]

Collections of 20 letters belonging to Ruth Buettner dated 1946. Letters are primarily addressed to friends while she serves as a Navy Ensign in Pensacola, Florida.

GLC09999

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from L.M. Whorter dated August 8, 1945. Includes updates and her opinions of the Navy.

GLC10000

Letters from WWII US Army Technician Leonard Baudoux

Collection of items belonging to Leonard F. Baudoux dated 1941-1945. Consists of letters belonging to Baudoux pertaining to his service during World War II while enlisted in the Army as a technician. Majority of letters are sent from family members...

GLC10001

[Letters belonging to Ernest K. Heltsley, 1944-1945][Decimalized .01-.99]

Collection of letters belonging to Ernest K. Heltsley dated 1944-1945. Consists of 107 items, primarily letters addressed between Heltsley and his future wife Mary Evelyn Snead.

GLC10002

A Confederate Catechism for Southern Children

One booklet entitled, "A Confederate Catechism for Southern Children," written by Mrs. John P. Allison dated 1880. Pertains to their belief as to why the Confederates fought in the Civil War.

GLC10003

WWII era letters, stamps, and ephemera

Collection of various ephemera, letters, stamps and other objects belonging to various people. GLC10004 is divided into four collections.

GLC10004

[Letters belonging to Ruth Buettner, 1943-1946][Decimalized .01-.19]

Collection of letters belonging to Ruth Buettner dated 1943-1946. Consists of 19 items addressed to friends of Buettner while serving as a WAVE.

GLC10005