6 December 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 December 6, 1943. Robert mentions that he is 32 miles outside of Yuma, Arizona. He mentions his brother was classified as 1A, and writes, "That’s a laugh isn’t it. The Army will take anything won’t they." He reports that it is very cold at night and hot during the day. Dotty and he are "on the outs" and he believes there is someone else. He mentions how it has changed at home and when he was on leave he went out with a few girls. He also inquires about Leonards F3C status and asks if he is wearing a red stripe. Robert signs as "…

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6 December 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond John Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 6, 1943. Leonard writes he has received three letters, after not receiving any for a week. He jokes that Susan must have told someone about washing the windows, because he has been on window washing detail at the barracks. He mentioned that he is doing okay in school. He expresses disappointment that the work is not more in depth but it is more of a overview of what the job will be like. The only marching they do is to and from school, but they do have "physical hardening" five days a week;…

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8 December 1943

Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Eddie Zell to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 8, 1943. Eddie writes that he received Leonard’s letter. He has been playing a lot of basketball, dancing, and working. He will tell Janet Hall to write Leonard the next time he sees her. He sent the last five dollars he owed to Bob Garrison in California. He was very impressed by the Great Lakes Notre Dame game, it was the first game that he didn’t bet on Notre Dame.

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9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Raymond writes that Susan is cleaning the living and dining room today, he is on K.P. (Kitchen Police) duty for a few days. He has a cold, and went to the doctor on Tuesday. Susan is now sick as well, and thinks she got it from him. He took the couch and pillow covers to the cleaners. Sis Atticks's husband Geo was sent into the army on November 26. He is at Camp Custer in Michigan. Raymond believes it is a MP (military police) camp. Raymond says by now Leonard should know that the…

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9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Leonard writes that he is surprised it is December 9th already. He came back from a swim, it was all right but he does not like running around in the cold after. He is not sure what’s happening with his mail, he writes a lot but isn’t getting much back. He mentioned that Joyce is engaged and asks Susan and Raymond's opinion of her. He was surprised that she was getting married, because she seemed to be "crazy" about him. He didn’t think it would ever be a serious relationship between…

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10 December 1943

Huber, Florence, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Florence Huber and John Huber to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 10, 1943. The card reads, "There’ll Always Be A Christmas... May This Christmas Be Well Remembered... for Good Friends and the New Year for Glad Tidings... Mr. and Mrs. John M. Huber." The card features a desk covered in books and holly. Behind the desk is a window showing a winter scene. On the left of the image is a United States flag. On the inside of the card is a flying eagle, carrying a United States flag and holly over a winter scene of a church.

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10 December 1943

Huber, Florence, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Florence Huber to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 10, 1943. Florence writes that they received his card and are glad to hear he enjoys the Navy. She mentions the picture that Leonard's mother gave to them, she compliments him on the photo. She explains that John would write but he’s been busy between work and recovery from the surgery. He is looking better, and has gained weight. John walks every day, reads, and listens to the radio. They heard a program on the radio from Great Lakes with a singing group called the Blue Jackets. Florence encloses a Christmas card (…

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11 December 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One V-mail from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 11, 1943. The Christmas greeting features a cartoon of a group of people standing and sitting as if taking a photograph. One man is sitting on the floor unwrapping a gift. It reads, "Greetings from Britain."

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12 December 1943

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. Natalie apologizes for not writing sooner, preparations for Christmas had her busy. She mentions town isn't decorated like normal. They are putting up the tree by the bank, but won't be putting lights on it this year. She clears up confusion over a line in an earlier letter, and reports that she got a record she had put on order. She mentions, "I'll be Home for Christmas," and "White Christmas" as songs she keeps hearing everywhere she goes. She writes, "I'll be Home for Christmas" makes her sad. She expresses…

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12 December 1943

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. The greeting card reads, "Merry Christmas" and is signed "Natalie." The card features three geometric snowflakes. Each snowflake has a jewel in the center; one is red, one is white, and one is silver.

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13 December 1943

Gassert, Jo, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jo Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1943. Jo writes that she hadn't written to Leonard before now as she was on bed rest from pneumonia. She updates him on a few friends; St. Clair is engaged; Bobby Nye is back home with "wings and bars"; Chuck Pollack will be arriving home soon. She also mentions that she may be engaged soon to the "cute sailor boy" she told him about when Leonard was home.

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14 December 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 December 14, 1943. Susan has a cold, she has coughing fits and stomach issues. Her doctor said her lungs are raw, as is her throat which is causing the coughing. Raymond is almost over his cold. She mentions that there is a flu outbreak in Philadelphia that has over 200,000 cases. There is another 250,000 cases of the flu in another part of New Jersey. The schools have been closed to combat the spread of disease. Susan advises Leonard that if he gets a cold he should go straight to a doctor as the flu…

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16 December 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 December 16, 1943. Susan reports that she is writing her Christmas cards, and encloses one for him. She sent his Christmas gifts the day before.

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16 December 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Envelope

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One envelope from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 16 1943. Item is a money envelope with text, "The Seasons Greeting," on the front flap. It also features a branch of holly leaves and berries.

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14 December 1943

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 14, 1943. June apologizes for not writing but she has been sick. She mentions Pearl Harbor, "Dec. 7, 1941. I sure do remember that day. You being here, our listening to the radio, and my nervous excitement or fit or something! It doesn't seem like 2 years ago." She inquires about his service rating, and how he has it before graduation. She asks if he has been having fun on his weekend leaves, and wants to know if he has met anyone. She mentions that Ernie is at home. He was transferred, and since his new ship was not ready…

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14 December 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 December 14, 1943. Leonard had a weekend of leave and went in to Chicago. He and another sailor went to the U.S.O. building in Chicago. It is thirteen stories high, and has housing and events. He rented a room for $2.50 and mentions how nice it is to be in a real bed. Leonard has started school again and a course on shop has been added with theory classes. He mentions that he has received a lot of letters and Christmas cards. He inquires how their colds are and writes that he is going to send money…

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14 December 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Postcard

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One postcard from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 14, 1943. The postcard is blank. The front of the card features an image of the Berkshire Hotel in Chicago Illinois.

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20 December 1943

Wolverton, Raymond, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond Wolverton to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 20, 1943. Wolverton is glad that Leonard wrote to him as he did not have Leonard's address. He outlines his schedule for school; day starts at 5:20 am with reveille; at 5:30 am the bunks get cleaned; then they have P.T. (Physical Training) followed by breakfast and muster; school starts at 7:25 am. His class was originally 44 men and is now down to 25. The food is great, and is prepared by civilian cooks. He also explains his leave schedule. He mentions that there is so much to do when on leave, and the people in the…

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16 December 1943

Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 16, 1943. Stouffer writes that she is predicting a solemn Christmas as all the soldiers are away. She updates Leonard on Wayne Stouffer who is in Ireland. Wayne sent her a card with his picture. She sent Wayne a bracelet like Leonard's.

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16 December 1943

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 16, 1943. The cover of the Christmas card reads, "With Love Son To you in the Navy." The inside of the card reads, "There is a love that's deeper Than any words can say- The kind of love that goes, Son To you on Christmas Day And with it are best wishes For Christmas and the year- And very special pride in you Because you are so dear." The artwork on the card is a white flag with holly berries and leaves. The flag has the word "Son" spelled out in blue stars, and an anchor finial. On…

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23 October 1973

Wilson, Perry W., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Perry W. Wilson and Carole Wilson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 23, 1973. The Perrys support the impeachment of President Nixon. They write, "With the firing of Mr. Archibald Cox, President Nixon has gone beyond the law and beyond rational thinking. His mental stability is now a matter of genuine concern."

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25 October 1973

Concerned Members of the Yale Community, fl. 1973

Petition

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One petition from Concerned Members of the Yale Community to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 25, 1973. The Concerned members of the Yale Community support the impeachment of President Nixon. The petition reads in part, "The President's actions have made this avenue, which though dire is the one provided for by our Constitution, appropriate and necessary."

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24 July 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Here to Present an African Play

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated July 24, 1957. Shows group of people getting off a plane. The attached press release reports that the African delegation from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, have arrived in the United States to present a new play entitled, "the Next Phase." The play was written by members of the Ghana parliament. The photo features, Irene Laure, Tito Winyi, King of Bunoro, Uganda, Jim Owen, and William Nkomo of South Africa, and Dowuona Hammond of Ghana. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photos information.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: Aldrin poses beside deployed U.S. flag

One lithograph entitled, "Aldrin poses beside deployed U.S. flag," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin standing beside American flag on moon's surface.

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9 September 1969

Crofton Lithographing Corp.

Photograph

Title: PSEP deployed, Aldrin walks toward LR-3 and LM.

One lithograph entitled, "PSEP deployed, Aldrin walks toward LR-3 and LM," dated September 9, 1969. Image is of Aldrin between Passive Seismic Experiment Package, Laser Ranging Retro-Reflector (LR-3) and the lunar module.

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