8 October 1943

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 8, 1943. Stouffer writes to Leonard that she is sorry it took so long to write. She updates him on "Eggie," who is home, and she is baking a chocolate cake for him. Stouffer mentions recieving a letter from Wayne. He is in England and can't tell her where, but it took a month to get the letter. She also mentions Charlie who is in the army and thinks he will be assigned to the quartermaster corp. States that it will be Columbus Day soon and some people are planning to donate blood.

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9 October 1943

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to his parents Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff, dated October 9, 1943. Leonard thanks them for the letters he received since he is still on maintenance duty he has time to answer their questions. He mentions that the men have to go to church each Sunday unless they are on watch. He believes the services are Episcopalian even if they are called Protestant. He answers their questions about his clothing and mentions a clothing allowance they get each year. Mentions Russell Winemiller is in good spirits, and Fuzzy thinks he will be out of…

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10 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 10, 1943. Robert writes that he recieved a letter from Eleanor recently. She met up with Emma and commented that he uses the same moves on all the girls. He took the Officer Candidate School exam but doesn't think he did well. Robert signs as Fuzz.

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12 October 1943

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 12, 1943. Leonard's Aunt Jessie hopes that he is doing well at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. She says the kids are doing well. They got a cocker spaniel puppy that is now thirteen weeks old. She also shares that the bounty they harvested from the garden this year totaled to 95 quarts of fruits and vegetables, as well as jams, jellies, two large pumpkins and 4 gallons of sauerkraut.

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11 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 11, 1943. Susan writes that it is a beautiful day out and she might do the laundry instead of waiting until the next day when she will have help. She and Raymond took a drive down to Indiantown Gap the night before and visited some friends. She comments that Indiantown Gap has changed a lot. There are barracks, mess halls, school buildings and chapels. The roads were lined with Jeeps and different types of trucks. There was also visible drilling fields. Susan commented that she and Raymond…

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13 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 13, 1943. Leonard updates his parents on the mail situation. He received eight letters in one day so now he has to rush to answer them. He reports that the programs she mentioned in the last letter are only for the Ship's Company, the men who are regularly stationed at Great Lakes, not for the trainees. They did have an hour of amateur entertainment from other recruits. There was one funny guy who talked like Daffy Duck. Leonard thanks his dad for taking care of the car and tells them to say…

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15 May 1818

Theatre Royal Covent-Garden, 1732-1808

Broadside

Title: [Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden presents The Slave, May 15, 1818]

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10 October 1827

Broadside

Title: [For the Benefit of Mr Braham]

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25 December 1809

Bernard, John, fl. 1809

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill of Sale for Enslaved Person named Charles]

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July 1836

Coyle, Catherine, fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: [Bill of Sale for Slave Susan Water]

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24 June 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Banners Carried Aloft in Air Show

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated June 24, 1956. Shows three planes flying with banners in Russian. The banners are translated by the attached press release to read, "Glory to the Soviet People." The planes were flown during a Soviet Air Force Day demonstration.

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9 July 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Twining Talks With Chairman

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated July 9, 1956. Shows General Nathan F. Twining talking to Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. The press release states Twining reported that his recent trip provided no realistic estimate of Soviet air strength. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

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2 November 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Last Ship Through Suez Canal

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 2, 1956. Shows a ship sailing. According to the attached press release, the ship named Mary is from Liberia. It was the last ship in the last convoy to go through the Suez Canal. After the ship went through the canal was put out of commission due to an aerial attack that sunk a ship south of Ismailia. The photo is stamped on the back with the date and International News Photo information. The Wirephoto is blurry and pixilated.

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2 November 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Last Convoy Through Suez Before Blocking

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 2, 1956. Shows Port Said, and multiple ships sailing. According to the attached press release, the ships pictured were the last convoy to leave the canal before it was put out of commission due to an aerial attack that sunk a ship south of Ismailia. The photo is stamped on the back with the date of the photo. The Wirephoto is blurry and pixilated.

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29 October 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Hungarian Troops March in Budapest

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated October 29, 1956. Shows armed military and civilians walking down a road. The press release attached reports that the revolution is in its seventh day. Imre Nagy, Premier of the reform government, has asked the rebels to lay down their arms and the Soviet troops will withdraw. The response was that the rebels will surrender their arms after the Soviet troops leave. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information. The Wirephoto is blurry and pixilated.

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29 October 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Soviet Tank Fires in Budapest Square

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated October 29, 1956. Shows a tank on the left side of the image and a crowd standing in front of a building on the right side of the image. The attached press release states that the tank fired over the heads of the people after Anti-Soviet rebels pulled down a statue of Stalin in the background. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information. The Wirephoto is blurry and pixilated.

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1 November 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Scene at White House as National Security Council Met

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 1, 1956. Shows three cars parked outside the White House. The press release reports that the cars were from an emergency meeting of President Eisenhower, the National Security Council, The Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Civilian Secretaries of the Armed Services. The meeting was to discuss methods of ending hostilities in the Middle East. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information and the date.

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6 November 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Battle Weary Hungarian Freedom Fighters Enter Austria

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 6, 1956. Shows a group of men walking towards the photographer. There are other men watching as they pass. The attached press release reports that Hungarian freedom fighters are walking directly towards Austria's border guards. The release also notes that the rebellion in Hungary was, "stamped out" by the Soviet Union over the weekend. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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7 November 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Victory Rally

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated November 7, 1956. Shows a crowd of people with President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon standing on a stage. Eisenhower and Nixon are waving to the crowd. The press release in the photo reports that it is a view of the victory party at Republican election headquarters after Eisenhower's re-election as President. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

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23 November 1956

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Thirty-Three Die in Airliner Crash

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated November 7, 1956. Shows a plane sitting on tarmac in Paris. The attached press release reports that the plane is a DC-6, the same type of plane that crashed near Paris killing at least thirty-three people. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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5 May 1956

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Rescue Nears

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated May 5, 1956. Shows a seaplane, a small boat and larger ship floating in water. The wire transfer in the photo reports this seaplane and another not pictured were forced down en route from San Diego to Hawaii due to a fuel shortage. The two ships are preparing to tow the seaplane to shore. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

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1956

Sheraton Hotel Public Relations

Photograph

Title: Schildkraut Receives Brandeis Award

One wirephoto released by the Sheraton Hotel Public Relations office dated 1956. Shows Susan Brandeis presenting a special citation in memory of Justice Louis Brandeis to Joseph Schildkraut. The citation is in recognition of Schildkraut's contribution to American theater.

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January 21, 1957

International News Photos

Photograph

Title: Hunters Shooting into the Blue

One wirephoto released by International News Photos dated January 21, 1957. Shows three British planes flying. The attached press release reports that the new planes, F-6's, are the latest versions of the Hawker Hunter Fighter. They claim the F-6s can climb faster, and operate at greater heights. It is also the most heavily armed fighter in use in any air force. The photo is stamped on the back with International News Photos information.

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28 February 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Off to Washington

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated February 28, 1957. Shows a group of people boarding a bus. The attached press release reports that the group are members of the Dominican Cultural Society. They are headed to Washington to protest a speech by Congressman Charles Porter. The speech is against an investigation into the disappearance of Gerald Murphy. Murphy was believed to have flown Jesus M. Galindez to the Dominican Republic before he was found dead. The photo is stamped on the back with Associated Press information.

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3 March 1957

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Nixon Arrives in Accra

One wirephoto released by Associated Press dated March 3, 1957. Shows then Vice President Richard Nixon in front of two microphones. The press release attached to the photo reports that Nixon is acknowledging the greetings of Komla Agbeli Gbedemah and Kojo Botsie on his arrival. Nixon was touring Africa on a goodwill tour. The photo Blurry and pixilated.

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