25 August 1943

Knox, Paul S., fl. 1943

Printed document signed

Title: [Order to Report for Induction]

One document signed by Paul S. Knox ordering Leonard Eugene Graeff to report for induction to the military on September 8, 1943.

GLC09611.597

18-20 December 1942

Knox, Paul S., fl. 1943

Receipt

Title: [Hotel Receipt]

One reciept for a room at the Palmer House in Chicago from December 18-20, 1942. The room was occupied by Leonard Eugene Graeff.

GLC09611.598

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: The Navy Sings

One document entitled The Navy Sings dated circa 1940-1945. The document is a list of lyrics to various naval songe. The songs are; Here Comes the Navy, Over the Seas, Navy Hymn, God Bless America, Stout Hearted Men, Marine Hymn, Marching Along Together, Don't Give up the Ship, We're All Americans, and Anchors Aweigh

GLC09611.599

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: [Instructions for Leave]

One document entitled Instructions. Lists the rules for sailors who want to take furlough and what is needed to apply on the rear of the document Leonard has filled out his information including his regiment, battalion, and company. Included is his travel information.

GLC09611.600

circa 1940-1945

Printed document

Title: Instructions for Recruits

One document entitled Instructions for Recruits. A general instruction sheet for all men who are going into the Navy prior to training. It includes what can be taken when they head to training as well as general information on clothing.

GLC09611.601

11 December 1934

Schmidt, Karl H., fl. 1934

Receipt

Title: [Poll tax receipt for Mrs. Max Bickler from Travis County, Texas]

One poll tax receipt from Travis County, Texas dated December 11, 1934. This receipt is for the payment of a one dollar seventy five cent poll tax paid by Mrs. Max Bickler and signed by A.W. Grubble, Deputy and Karl H. Schmidt Tax collector. The receipt also lists Mrs. Bickler's age; 50 years, her occupation; housewife, and her complexion; white. On the rear of the receipt it is stamped that she voted November 14, 1935.

GLC09917.01

11 December 1934

Schmidt, Karl H., fl. 1934

Receipt

Title: [Poll tax receipt for Max Bickler from Travis County, Texas]

One poll tax receipt from Travis County, Texas dated December 11, 1934. This receipt is for the payment of a one dollar seventy five cent poll tax paid by Max Bickler and signed by A.W. Grubble, Deputy and Karl H. Schmidt Tax collector. The receipt also lists Bickler's age; 53 years, his occupation; Sec. Supreme Court, and his complexion; white. On the rear of the receipt it is stamped that he voted April 1, 1935 and November 14, 1935.

GLC09917.02

29 May 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 29, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions visiting a local bar and planning his next possible furlough.

GLC09662.268

1 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 1, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions visiting Clinton that past weekend.

GLC09662.269

3 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 3, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Describes working in the Battalion Supply Office.

GLC09662.270

2 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Postcard

Title: to Mother and Dad

One postcard addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 2, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions that he has a date for the night.

GLC09662.271

3 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 3, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Describes tension the night before when drunk servicemen returned to the barracks who tried to fight with one another.

GLC09662.272

5 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 5, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.273

5 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 5, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.274

6 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 6, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.275

8 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 8, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.276

10 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, training, promotions of an acquaintance serving in Louisiana and a farewell party.

GLC09662.277

10 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and working in the Battalion Supply Office.

GLC09662.278

10 June 1942

Lenny, fl. 1942

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bella

One letter addressed to Bella from Lenny dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to a blackout on base, catching a cold and life on the base.

GLC09662.279

10 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Marcia and Cous

One letter addressed to Marcia and Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated June 10, 1942. Pertains to life on the base. Mentions a farewell party for a group of men transferring to Oklahoma.

GLC09662.280

11 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 11, 1942. Pertains to life on the base.

GLC09662.281

12 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 12, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and possibility of moving to Durham.

GLC09662.282

13 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 13, 1942. Pertains to life on the base and seeing off a group of men transferring to Oklahoma. (see GLC09662.280)

GLC09662.283

15 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mother and Dad

One letter addressed to Eva and Morris Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated June 15, 1942. Pertains to life on the base, wishing Morris a happy Father's Day, and taking Naomi out on a date.

GLC09662.284

18 June 1942

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Typed letter signed

Title: to Naomi

One letter addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated June 18, 1942. Pertains to his grandfather, S. Friedman, passing away. Gives family reactions to his death. Warren mentions that some men in the barracks have been spreading rumors about his relationship with Naomi.

GLC09662.285