2 March 1939

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Workmen's Comp.

Typed document signed

Title: Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)

One petition entitled, "Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)" Petition 79,061, dated March 2, 1939. The document relays that the claim petition will be heard by Thomas Lawly, referee, on Tuesday, March 7, 1939 at 10:30am. It notes that if Leonard fails to appear, the petition will be disposed of.

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26 May 1939

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Workmen's Comp.

Typed document signed

Title: [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg, Petition 80,320]

One petition entitled, "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg" Petition 80,320, dated May 26, 1939. The document states that Homer L. Kreide, Esq. appeared on behalf of the claimant and John B. Pearsin, Esq. appeared on behalf of the defendant. The "Findings of Fact," section of the document relays that Leonard Eugene Graeff was employed by the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company as a messenger boy with a weekly average wage of $8.75. On September 23, 1938, Leonard was assigned to the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in…

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9 June 1939

Forqusto, John R., fl. 1939

Typed letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One document from John R. Forquato to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 9, 1939. Document details the compensation offered to Leonard in the workers compensation case against the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company. The decision of referee Thomas Lawly is final unless an appeal is taken to the Workmen's Compensation Board. The document totals the compensation due to Leonard as $247.57. For each week of delay interest of .28 cents accrues. The instructions for making an appeal of the decision are located on the rear of the document.

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10 April 1939

Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workmen's Comp.

Postcard

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One postcard from Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workmen's Compensation to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 10, 1939. The postcard acknowledges Leonard's claim petition and assigns it No. 80,320, and the assigned referee is Thomas Lawly.

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26 January 1959

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Document signed

Title: [Cashed loan check]

One check from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 26, 1959. The check's amount is $300. The memo line on the check reads, "Loan." The check is issued by the Harrisburg Trust Company. Stamped with holes indicating that it has been cashed.

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14 January 1963

Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967

Document signed

Title: [Cashed loan check]

One check from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 14, 1963. The check's amount is $250. The memo line on the check reads, "Loan." The check is issued by the Harrisburg Trust Company. Stamped with holes indicating that it has been cashed.

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25 August 1939

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 25, 1939. Jessie updates Leonard about her children. Viola, and Frank Jr. visited her last week and have taken Robert and Dennis with them when they left. She plans to go visit Viola and Frank Jr., and pick up the boys the next day. Addie May was not feeling too well so she is being kept in bed but she will hopefully be better by the next day. The next weekend is Labor Day and she asks Leonard if she can bring the family and visit him. If they can't come it is likely they won't have another chance to visit until the next…

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12 February 1940

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 12, 1940. Depicts a "lovebug" piercing two hearts with an arrow. The inside of the Valentine's Day card is blank.

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11 March 1941

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Document signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter From Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 11, 1941. Richard updates Leonard on his work driving trucks. He is sorry that Leonard and a woman named Rose did not get along. He asks how his own love interest has described their relationship. Richard asks after Leonard's family, and if he is saving his money. Richard concludes his letter noting that he might buy a motorcycle. Signed as "Dick."

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29 April 1941

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 29, 1941. Jessie is anticipating Leonard's visit. She mentions that an unnamed female he mailed a card is happy to expect him as well.

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28 May 1941

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1941. Richard is glad that Leonard and "little Jeannie" are getting along. He missed an opportunity to eat dinner with a girl he met at a dance due to his job at the post theater. He expects to be home on Thursday. Signed as "Dick."

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25 May 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 25, 1942. Richard notes he is running a "Syncopation" show on base. He justifies his irregularity in answering letters because "ladies first." He invites Leonard to Petersburg, Virginia for a weekend. After which he asks how Leonard's "socializing" is going. Signed as "Dick."

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1 September 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 1, 1942. Richard relays that life has changed now that he is in a service unit. In addition to listing extracurricular activities he notes the large number of vaccinations. He is scheduled to leave base Wednesday, Sept. 2 and has been seeing a woman named "Agnes." He anticipates being deployed writing "I don't fell so bad about this as I thought I would, probably because of all the excitement & new things I think I'm going to see." Signed "Your Pal, Dick."

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21 September 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1942. Richard informs Leonard he is in England but cannot reveal his exact location. He crossed the ocean on a boat to get there and is enjoying experiencing the British culture and people. Signed "Your Pal, Dick."

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22 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1942. Robert checks in on Leonard and informs him that he is a member of a Quartermaster Battalion. His job is to make sure all trucks have gasoline. Robert notes he works from six to nine. Robert hopes to qualify for Officer Candidate School. Signed "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest .

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26 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 26, 1942. Robert inquires if three letters were delivered. He details his job of filling trucks with gasoline in battle. In addition his battalion is training in combat fighting, the use of camouflage, and how to react to an enemy plane overhead. Robert hopes to meet women in Chattanooga. He concludes his letter asking Leonard to keep him up to date on "Dotty" and who she is with and how she is acting. Signed "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest .

GLC09611.017

31 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 31, 1942. Robert is glad to hear Leonard is doing well. He recounts life on base. Includes ten mile runs in the rain and mud, picking up leaves, and sowing grass seed. Robert hopes to be home the first of December. Training includes gun handling, map reading, defending from aircraft, tanks, and chemical warfare, and marching. Robert hopes to gain some weight while there. Robert also hears from a woman named "Jane," but she didn't mention going steady. He suggests, "Load up some new girls for me then I can get a line…

GLC09611.018

8 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert has been transferred to the "doughboy" outfit of the army. He hopes to receive a furlough in December. He asks Leonard how the women are treating him. He wonders if Leonard will receive another deferment, and sends his regards to Leonard's parents. Signed as "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

GLC09611.019

8 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert received a letter from Leonard and is responding. Robert is indifferent towards being in the infantry. He asks Leonard to "Tell those girls to drop a line now & then!" Signed as "Fuzz." Second letter written on November 8, 1942. Written at Camp Forrest .

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14 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert conveys that he misses women, and one in particular that he does not name. Life on base consists mostly of "drilling, training, & etc." He received a new helmet, leggings, blouses, belts, and rifles. In a recent firing exercise Robert got fourteen out of twenty. Signed "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

GLC09611.021

14 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert asks why Leonard is going to Chicago, and how he is getting there. He mentions that candy on base is four cents a bar. "I read Hershey on the candy bar & old memories come back - oh yeah - I wish it was summer again & I was home." Signed as "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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21 November 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. A Christmas greeting card depicting a black cat sending mail. Reads "A Merry Christmas To you. 'Old Bean.'" Signed as "Dick." The card was postmarked New York but most likely sent from a military location overseas.

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21 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. Robert asked Leonard to go to the "Touchdown Toddle" and spy on his girlfriend. He hasn't met any women or found anyone to "pal around with" on base. He ends the letter mentioning he enjoys the army. Signed as "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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28 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1942. Robert recounts the dinner and entertainment they received for Thanksgiving on base. His new company is stricter, and he is hoping for a furlough at the end of January. Robert tells Leonard that there is a dance at the Service Club every Friday night, but he is normally cleaning the barracks and has not gone. Signed as "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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5 December 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 5, 1942. Robert tells Leonard of an eighty mile hike he will be participating in. He notes "Still no women!" Fuzz thinks that his and Dotty's relationship is ending, which he attributes to distance. Written at Camp Forrest

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