5 October 1943

Reigle, Ethel, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 make the cheerleader squad and her husband, John, writes jokingly "it might not be long till [I] will be the service. The way things are looking." Signed, "John & Ethel Reigle."

GLC09611.103

5 October 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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, which might be before Christmas. He mentions two women he has been writing, "I got a letter from Eleanor, it seems she & Erma compared notes & so I'm behind the eight ball. She comes out & says I use the same technique on all girls, what girls I say!" He tells Leonard that it is his last day as Supply Sergeant and will be back to…

GLC09611.104

6 October 1943

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 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 full. He asks Susan to send him a box of peanuts which can be found at the Planters peanut store on "third street near the market." He mentions the changes in weather and his experience learning to man a life boat and the associated commands which he enjoyed. Leonard expects to graduate November 6th and expects to return home on a nine day leave…

GLC09611.105

6 October 1943

Graeff, Edna, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 he expects to leave her when he comes back. Edna then transcribed the various duties and missions of that relative as a sailor. Signed "Aunt Edna."

GLC09611.106

4 October 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 for insured for the mail. She confirms receiving a box of articles that could not fit in his sea bag. About the list of articles he sent home in [GLC09611.098.02] she asks if he had to pay for it all or if the government covers the expenses. Signed "Mother and Daddy."

GLC09611.107

8 October 1943

Hogentogle, Betty June, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 asks many questions about Leonard's experiences and encourages Leonard to enjoy himself.

GLC09611.108

8 October 1943

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 writes, "I'll wait for you so we can go together." She relays that several of her friends say hello and "They all ask me about you & were anxious to see how our handsome blonde sheik looks in Navy blues."

GLC09611.109.01

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

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 42. Naval Chief

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "42. Naval Chief" depicting a portrait of Forrest P. Sherman decorated with four stars and a large ship in the background. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative attributing naval successes during the Korean War to the Chief of Naval Operations. Text also mentions other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

GLC09627.42

1914-1948

unknown, fl. 1914-1948

Header Record

Title: [Collection of photographs related to Black military troops, 1914-1948][Decimalized .01-.10]

Collection of photographs dated approximately 1914-1948. Consists of ten photographs that depict Black soldiers who served during World War I and World War II. Also include are images that show the life of integrated troops.

GLC09720

1940-1949

Various

Header Record

Title: [Group of fifty-nine posters, circa 1940s] [Decimalized .01-.59]

Collection of fifty-nine posters, dated circa 1940s concerning World War II. Posters were printed in the United States, England and Canada. The subjects are related to buying war bonds, war stamps, rationing, salvage, recycling and possible espionage. Ten of the posters were printed by Autocar, advertising their trucks, and their part in the war effort.

GLC09654

10 September 1948

unknown, fl. 1948

Photograph

Title: Hospital Corps School Class 43

One photograph of the United States Navy's Hospital Corps School, Class 43 dated 1948. Pictured is an integrated class featuring African American corpsmen in the second row.

GLC09720.01

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Portrait of an African American Navy soldier]

One undated black-and-white photograph of a three quarter length portrait of an African American Navy soldier.

GLC09720.07

circa 1940

unknown, fl. 1940

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of African American sailor]

One undated black-and-white photograph of an African American sailor. Image is creased.

GLC09720.10

12 October 1863

Document signed

Title: [$100,000 receipt to Thomas W. Brent]

Notice of receipt for Confederate Naval Officer Thomas W. Brent for "the sum of one hundred thousand dollars on account of Navy department." Signed by the assistant pay master of Navy.

GLC03079.02

7 May 1864

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Document signed

Title: [Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to report to Savannah, GA]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post in Mobile, Alabama and proceed to Savannah, Georgia for service. Signature by captain in charge Robert E. Lee.

GLC03079.03

7 January 1865

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Document signed

Title: [Order for Commander Thomas W. Brent to await orders for placement]

Confederate naval commander Thomas W. Brent was ordered to leave his post at Savannah, Georgia, and await further instruction from the department for his next placement. Stamp on bottom lefthand corner reads: "Quarter Masters Dept, Augusta. G.A." Signed by captain in charge Robert E. Lee. Docket on verso.

GLC03079.04

8 September 1866

Brent, Thomas W., 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States]

Confederate Naval Commander Thomas W. Brent's declaration of loyalty to the United States after the end of the Civil War. "Copy" is noted on top left corner.

GLC03079.05

18 July 1944

Hathaway, Amos T., fl. 1944

Magazine

Title: The Battle as I Saw it

A clipping from a magazine describing Comdr. Amos Townsend Hathway's experiences as the Captain of the Destroyer USS Heerman for the US Navy. Article continued in GLC09620.219.02.

GLC09620.219.01

18 July 1944

Hathaway, Amos T., fl. 1944

Magazine

Title: The Battle as I Saw it

A clipping from a magazine describing Comdr. Amos Townsend Hathway's experiences as the Captain of the Destroyer USS Heerman for the US Navy. Article began on GLC09620.219.01.

GLC09620.219.02

circa 1945

Brief Magazine

Magazine

Title: Haha Jima Cliffs

A clipping of a photo captioned as "Liberator machinegun fire catches Jap ships fleeing for safety of Haha Jima cliffs."

GLC09620.240

1954

Mitchell, Clarence Jr., 1911-1984

Magazine

Title: The Status of Racial Integration in the Armed Services

One pamphlet entitled, "The Status of Racial Integration in the Armed Services," by Clarence Mitchell dated 1954. Mitchell reflects on the work to attain integration of the armed services; includes reactions of servicemen, legislation that attempted to block integration such as The Russell action (led by Richard B. Russell, a Democratic Senator from Georgia), and the statements of the Navy, Air Force and President Eisenhower.

GLC09640.100

25 July 1858

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to "Father"

One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other family members. Part of letter torn.

GLC07713.02.01

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sketches of curled banners on small scrap of paper]

One undated scrap paper of drawings of curled banners.

GLC07713.02.02

1861-1877

Stauffer, David M., 1845-1913

Document

Title: [Sample of Old English typefaces]

One undated scrap of paper which is a sample of Old English typefaces.

GLC07713.02.03