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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 273, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer starts her letter by relaying her excitement to receive Leonard's letters. She mentions getting tickets to see a "Soldier Show at the Forum next week...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One photograph of Kennith H. Moyer sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff by Mrs. E.M. Stouffer dates September 27, 1943. Features Kennith H. Moyer in his sailors uniform.

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 27, 1943. Leonard writes, "Can't say I will forget that first mail I was one big smile from ear to ear." He asks about his car and if it is running...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. June states, "things have been buzzin' so around here that I don't know 'which ends up.'" She would like to see his drills is excited to hear about his good marks on his...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Susan begins by telling Leonard she decided to write the letter before ironing laundry. She mentions having several big days ahead of...

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Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Leonard begins his letter recounting his most recent training "We had to swim 50 yd[s] on backs then swim about forty yd[s] "loggie" and...

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Statement of Clothing

One document listing items of clothing along with their prices dated September 29, 1943. This Statement of Clothing is the "list of clothes" Leonard mentioned in letter GLC09611.098.01. It is torn so that the cost of the first four items are unknown...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Roselina Fencil to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Mrs. Fencil begins by letting Leonard know she is suffering from a spine infection and that despite being in the John[s] Hopkins hospital twice this summer she isn't...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 29, 1943. Robert writes "at least you don't have any trouble cleaning wooden rifle." Robert asks if Leonard is located close to his brother's company and closes telling...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 1, 1943. Leonard confirms that is receiving the Harrisburg newspaper he subscribes to. He mentions going to sick bay to have his heel checked out as...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 3, 1943. Susan assures Leonard that she and Raymond have been busy on the weekends, but to expect a letter from Raymond soon. Viola the next door...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Ethel Reigle to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 5, 1943. Ethel Reigle recounts going to Susan's, Leonard's mother, house and reading his letters with her. She catches him up on things happening in the family. Her daughter didn't...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 5, 1943. Robert writes, "you don't have to long to go yet before 'boot' training is over." He mentions that rumors are beginning to spread about when his company will be leaving...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated October 6, 1943. Leonard agrees to send the box mentioned in letter GLC09611.102 back to Susan. He mentions having to keep everything in his sea bag which is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edna Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 6, 1943. His aunt Edna apologizes for not writing. She suggests that he is lucky he in not married and recounts gossip about a relatives wife that "goes out" while he is gone and how...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 4, 1943. Susan informs Leonard that she went to town and shopped for three hours. She had her boxes of candy, cookies, and a bracelet Leonard asked...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Betty June Hogentogle to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. Betty inquires how life is in the navy for Leonard. She writes, "We miss you but boy you can be glad you got the navy, for the wave sweeties are nice." The writer...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. June begins the letter by writing, "Buenas noches Senor. Just a bit of Spanish that I learned at night school this evening." She mentions wanting to go to Penn State but...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. The comic strip is entitled "Male Call" by Milton Caniff, Creator of "Terry and the Pirates." The comic is an image of 4 soldiers driving a vehicle that are so...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. The strip is not titled. It features a image of a drill instructor yelling at a serviceman that appears to have a dogs face. The serviceman is seated holding a...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dottie to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 7, 1943. She inquires how Leonard is doing and decided that since he is "just dying for news" she would respond to his letter right after reading. She reveals, "There isn't much news to...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards ; 1. Reds Invade South Korea

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "1. Reds Invade South Korea," illustrating a North Korean military tank and airplane carrying out an attack against South Korea in June 1950, reverse side of card describes North Korea crossing the...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 2. MacArthur Heads UN Forces

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "2. MacArthur Heads UN Forces," consisting of a portrait of General Douglas MacArthur with an ablazed North Korean tank in the background. Reverse side contains a propaganda narrative by which United...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 3. Slave Labor

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "3. Slave Labor," depicting Russian prisoners working in a field while a officer points a weapon at the prisoners. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing concentration camps under Soviet...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 4. "Mustangs" Rout Red Planes

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "4. 'Mustangs'
Rout Red Planes," consisting of a scene of air planes engaged in combat. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes the Battle over Suwon Airfield, detailing the United...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 5. Hill 303

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "5. Hill 303," depicting an execution of GI soldiers by North Korean firing squad. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the massacre of Hill 303. The text illustrates North Korean...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 6. Landing at Inchon

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "6. Landing at Inchon," depicting "GI" soldiers arriving on the shores of Inchon. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes arrival of "GI" soldiers aiding the South Korean military...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 7. Trouble on the Docks

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "7. Trouble on the Docks" depicting an arm-to-arm combat between French protesters and with Indochine officers at a dock. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes communists attempting...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 8. Bridging a Stream Under Fire

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "8. Bridging a Stream Under Fire" depicting an explosion at a soldier's bridge construction site. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes an occasion where was being built by "GI"...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 9. Police State

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "9. Police State" depicting two officers arresting a civilian in a nondescript railway station. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative illustrating censorship of political beliefs in police states...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 10. Lieutenant Russell Brown

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "10. Lieutenant Russell Brown" of a portrait of pilot Lt. Russell Brown climbing into a cockpit, two aircrafts in the background, one falling from an airstrike. Reverse side contains propaganda...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 11. Fleeing the Reds

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "11. Fleeing the Reds" depicting a scene of "Koreans" fleeing, the picture shows overcrowding, and peoplepouring over cliffs. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that mentions people escaping...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 12. Heroes of Turkey

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "12. Heroes of Turkey" depicting Turkish and Chinese soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding Turkish forces aiding against North Korea. Text...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 13. Putting Out Atomic Fire

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "13. Putting Out Atomic Fire" depicting a scene of firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding the effects of an atomic bomb. Text mentions a...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 14. Sabres Win Air Battle

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "14. Sabres Win Air Battle" depicting two models of jet planes falling during an air strike. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding the difference between F-86 Sabres, F80 Shooting Stars...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 15. Red Battle Wagon

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "15. Red Battle Wagon" depicting a large battle wagon at sea firing off rockets and weapons. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative claiming that Russia is noted to have built a battle wagon boat...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 16. Negro GIs Hold Line

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "16. Negro GIs Hold Line" depicting African American GIs attacking North Korean soldiers located in a trench. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative claiming African Americans were imperative to...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 17. War in Malaya

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "17. War in Malaya" depicting an attack taking place in Malaya, a tropical environment. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative referring to communism taking place in Malaya, drawing parrallel to...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 18. General Walton H. Walker

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "18. General Walton H. Walker" consists of a portrait of General Walton H. Walker. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding background information of Walker, the commander of the 8th Army...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 19. Atomic Doom

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "19. Atomic Doom" depicting American citizens surrounded by rubble not far from an atomic explosion. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative warning of the possibility of an atomic raid. Text...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 20. "Big Mo" in Action

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "20. 'Big Mo' in Action" illustrating pistons firing from a battle ship. Naval officers aboard depicted covering their ears. Center of image is a large explosion. Reverse side contains propaganda...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 21. Mined Harbor

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "21. Mined Harbor" depicting an explosion by a bridge and large ship with two dock workers running from the scene. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that mentions likelihood of communists...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 22. Alaska Lookout

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "22. Alaska Lookout" depicting American forces setting up a base in Alaska. One soldier illustrated carrying a gun while jet planes fly past him. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that...

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Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 24. General 'Ike' in Command

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "24. General 'Ike' in Command" portrait of General Dwight D. Eisenhower in military uniform with the planet Earth in the background. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative commending his...

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[Collection of Howard Chandler Christy posters] [Decimalized .01-.03]

Collection belonging to Howard Chandler Christy consisting of World War I posters dated 1919. One poster labeled "Clear the Way" including a mesage to buy bonds at Fourth Liberty Loan. and one poster labeled "Americans All," printed by Forbes dated...

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[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.

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[Hindenburg photograph and clipped signatures] [Decimalized .01-.02.03]

Collection of photographs related to the Hidenburg dated ca. 1936, and three autographs of a passenger and crew member who were aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937. Signatures belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger (two clipped signatures)...

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[Hindenburg photograph]

One silver gelatin photograph of the German airship LZ-129 Hindenburg dated ca. 1936, with verso stamp, "Goodyear Aircraft Corporation Photographic Department, Akron, Ohio," on back of image; photograph depicts the airship floating above onlookers in...

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[Hindenburg autographs][Decimalized .01- .03]

Three autographs of a passenger and crew member who were aboard the zeppelin when it crashed in 1937; undated signatures belonged to steward Alfred Groetzinger (two clipped signatures), one signature written with greeting, "Deiner Freund" meaning...

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Map showing Indian Reservations in the United States West of the 84th Meridian and Number of Indians belonging thereto, 1881.

One map related to the Indian reservations in the United States in the West dated 1881. Legends include "Indian Lands as established," "Lands, the Indian title to which is being extinguished," and "Lands to be established as Indian Lands." Also one...

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