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[Biography of John Fitch]

A handwritten biography of John Fitch. The text is written under an engraving of a image of a steamboat with the caption "Plan of Mr. Fitch's Steamboat." There is a more detailed typed biography attached to the upper left hand corner of the page. In...

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Jennie Mosca

One letter from Sergeant S.J. Basile to Jennie Mosca dated May 14, 1944. He thanks her for her latest letter. He comments on how long it is and reassures her that he is aware of how much she loves him and that he returns her love. He mentions sending...

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Photograph of Sergeant S.J. Basile behind a desk

One photograph of Sergeant S.J. Basile dated May 14, 1944. Basile is behind his desk located in a tent. There is a stack of paperwork in front of him and two other men in the background. The photo and a photo negative (GLCC09604.03) accompanied a...

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Photo Negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile behind a desk

One photo negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile dated May 14, 1944. Basile is behind his desk. There is a stack of paperwork in front of him and two other men in the background. The photo (GLC09604.02) and negative accompanied a letter to Jennie Mosca...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 18, 1943. Robert mentions that forgetting Dotty will take time and lists names of several women he wants Leonard to ask to write to him. Robert notes that that his unit is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1943. Robert writes that the most fun he has in the army is watching good movies and mentions that he saw Andy Hardy's Double Life the day before. He is excited that...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 3, 1943. Robert notes that, "everything's okay except on the woman side of things." He notes that he is now in Ranger School and that his group is supposed to go on a six...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 5, 1943. Robert relays that instead of marching for six weeks they marched for twenty miles. He mentions that in two weeks he will leave for a better place and hopes it will...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. Robert thanks Leonard for his advice on Dotty. He relays that she is upset with him as he is referring to her as his girlfriend. At the same time he is interested...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. According to Robert he and Dotty had a fight. He has not heard back about his request for furlough but his unit completed with physical conditioning and he...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 1, 1943. On his recent fight with Dotty, he notes "Some guy wrote 'Dottie' & told her a few untruths & caused trouble - trouble for everybody! But everything's cleaned up. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 8, 1943. Robert begins by noting Leonard's chivalrous nature. He notes a recent trip to Chattanooga. In reference to a remark made by Leonard about Robert and Dotty, he says...

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[to Leonard E. Graeff]

A brief note reading "Once again they shall echo with the cry of the 'lone' wolf looking for his mate. He'll probably need some assistance. Shall you be ready?" Written at Camp Forrest .

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 15, 1943. Robert relays that things are the same on base. His company has put on training demonstrations including, "airplanes demonstrate strafing and artillery firing & etc."...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Kennith Moyer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 20, 1943. Kenneth responds to Leonard's request to know more about where he is located asserting that "to put it mildly and avoid cuss words this is a hell hole. Hotness, no grass -...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 18, 1943. Robert informs Leonard that he leaves soon for "three weeks maneuvers." Robert thanks Leonard for the pictures he received and asks for "a couple more the one with...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 2, 1943. John relays that he was glad to hear from Leonard. He asks how things were going in Harrisburg. John writes Leonard that he made rank of Captain but was demoted when he began...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping, consists of pages 19 and 20 of a unknown newspaper. Page 19 highlights a "hop" put on for sailors by the Cleveland Diesel Girls' Bowling League. Page 20's Headline reads "Buck Air Force Ground Personnel Training School Awarded...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Ed Shank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 4, 1943. Ed likens receiving Leonard's letter to "getting cookies from home." He asks Leonard, "So the little gal got engaged, and not to you. What the hell happened pal. I thought...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 9, 1943. Robert relays that he and Dotty are not together. He suggests that if Leonard join the army he "keep out of the infantry unless you have cast iron feet" noting that his...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 18, 1943. John relays that he is doing well averaging an 87% score while at school. He states that after graduating he will be moved to another base "but where it will be I do not know."...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 19, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the army. He relays that his unit will leave in June for several months of maneuvers. The scope of his exercises has grown including...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Ed Shank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 9, 1943. Ed is hopeful on the prospect of becoming Sergeant, he is excited about the wage increase that comes with the rank but expects it to take "a couple of months" although he has been...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1943. Robert doubts he will be receiving the convertible he was hoping for. He relays that was on guard and describes it as "you walk two hours & off four." He is anticipating...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 6, 1943. Robert describes a training situation in which he was in a fox hole with tanks operating directly above them to which he said "Quite the sensation!" He also lists women...

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