8 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 8, 1941. Pertains to the weather, an interaction with Sgt. Aron as well as his opinion of him as a person, and attending a burlesque show,

GLC09662.010

12 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 12, 1941. Pertains to description of men in unit and activities when he visits a nearby town. Also mentions receiving gas masks.

GLC09662.011

18 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Warren Abrams

One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 18, 1941. Pertains to personal finances and debt, receiving packages from his cousin and Irving Tuttle. Also mentions an altercation with a stranger on a visit to town. Noted use of a racial slur.

GLC09662.012

May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Header Record

Title: to Eva Schwartz [Decimalized .01- .03]

Three items addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941 and May 21, 1941. Pertaining to life at the base and wishing her a Happy Mother's Day. Attached with letter is a Mother's Day note from Ruthie.

GLC09662.013

23 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Sarah Friedman

One letter addressed to Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 23, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutenant, training,

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8 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Eva Schwartz

One undated note wish Eva Schwartz a Happy Mother's Day from Ruthie.

GLC09662.013.01

19 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Eva Schwartz

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutant and military training.

GLC09662.013.02

22 May 1941

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Letter signed

Title: to Eva Schwartz

One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 22, 1941. Pertains to getting a company dog, Gwendolyn and building a dog house.

GLC09662.013.03

30 December 1944

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 30, 1944. He went to a movie "Janie," which he thought was the funniest movie he ever saw. He updated them and listed who sent him Christmas cards. He comments on the weather in Hawaii. He also mentions hearing men that Eisenhower sent home on the radio begging to work. He mentions the dogs and cats on the base as well as a pair of ducks that are at the shop. He mentions that the ratio of men to women at the dances is four to one and they blow a whistle to make the men take turns dancing.

GLC09611.393

6 January 1945

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 January 6, 1945. He received two more cards one from Mrs. Stouffer and one from Mrs. Moyers. Mrs. Moyers updated him on Kennith Moyers. He also ran into someone from Harrisburg when he went into town for liberty. The man is named Mike Riccruit, and he remembers playing together at the playground when they were kids. Mike also quit working at the dress factory right before Leonard started working there. Leonard asks his parents to get in touch with Mike's wife Ruth who is always worried about him. He…

GLC09611.394

11 January 1945

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 January 11, 1945. He hopes that Susan is feeling better. He inquires if they received the Christmas menu he sent with his Christmas letter. He believes it may have been taken out due to insufficient postage. He has received nine more Christmas cards and a few letters. He updates them on his hair tonic and shampoo. He also inquired if they had talked to Ruth Riccruit. He was at a U.S.O. dance and saw a girl from Harrisburg, Arline, but does not remember her last name.

GLC09611.395

18 January 1945

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 January 18, 1945. He took a bus around the island to see the sights and describes the trip. He was invited to join two lieutenants that were doing the same thing for lunch. He received letters from Viola, Bertha Hutton, Edith Hutton, Lorraine Fencil, and Dottie Erickson. He also mentions Seward Hutton, Rosalina Fencil, Melvin Fencil, Mike Riccruit and Ruth Riccruit. He is censored when discussing where Mike may be stationed and the possibility of Mike being shipped somewhere else.

GLC09611.396

25 January 1945

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

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1945. The clipping features three men in sailor's uniforms standing next to a bus talking to W.A.V.E.S inside. The caption reads, "The Early Bird Gets The Chicks. Beating their buddies to the punch, three sailors angle for dates with a newly -arrived contingent of WAVES. There were more than 200 Navy gals in this first large group to hit Hawaii. When the WAVES disembarked a Navy band was on hand to say "Aloha."" One sailor was labeled "Leonard." There is no indication of the newspaper the clipping was…

GLC09611.397

28 January 1945

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 January 28, 1945. He apologizes for not writing sooner, he received the box of cookies and clippings and all the cookies survived shipping. He will be sending a birthday card for Susan soon he wasn’t able to find one last time he was in town. He received letters from Lorraine Fencil and Dottie Erickson. Lorraine included photos and he was surprised how much older she looks. He showed the photos to some other service men and they wanted her address. He also mentions Dottie Shearer, Joann, June Walter,…

GLC09611.398

31 January 1945

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 January 31, 1945. He sent the pictures of Lorraine to them but would like them back to add to his album. He thanks Susan for the large letter that she sent him. He received that along with letters from Mrs. Stouffer, Marguerite Graeff, Florence Huber, Aunt Mabel, and Dottie Erickson. The letters he received updated him on friends and family. He mentions Stanley, and Melvin. As well as Ruth, his grandfather, Herman Klopp, Mrs. Winemiller, and Russell Brady. He mentions sending Valentine's Day cards…

GLC09611.399

1942-1945

American Express Company

Pamphlet

Title: A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corpss and Coast Guard.

One tri-folded pamphlet entitled "A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard." by the American Express company dated circa 1942-1945. Features visual list of the insignia and rank of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and Marines. It also includes a selection of Army divisions. It includes on separate pages a list of 10 good reasons for using travelers checks, and general orders for sentries on post. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.02-.07)

GLC09611.400.01

4 August 1943

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One cut postcard addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff postmarked August 4, 1943. A large section of the card has been cut out. What remains is a notice of the right to appeal. A GPO number is present on the lower right corner: 16-315242. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

GLC09611.400.02

1942-1943

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One undated cut postcard addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff. A large section of the card has been cut out. What remains is a notice of the right to appeal. A GPO number is present on the lower right corner: 16-31524-2. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

GLC09611.400.04

10 December 1942

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One postcard to Leonard Eugene Graeff from the Selective Service local board number one, Harrisburg city, dated December 10, 1942. A typed note indicates it’s an "old classification card to this office." It notes that Leonard’s number is 10,167, and he has been classified 2-B until June 9, 1943. This postcard was signed by Leonard Eugene Graeff. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

GLC09611.400.05

24 June 1943

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Postcard

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One postcard to Leonard Eugene Graeff from Selective Service local board number one, Harrisburg city, dated June 24, 1943. Similar to GLC09611.400.05. It notes that Leonard’s number is 10,167 and he has been classified 1-A until called. This postcard was signed by Leonard Eugene Graeff. Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.06)

GLC09611.400.06

5 February 1945

Harrisburg Selective Service Department one

Envelope

Title: [Selective Service Card]

One envelope addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff, care of R.J. Graeff from the Veterans of Foreign Affairs office dated February 5, 1945. A note on the back of the envelope reads, "This is Veteran of Foreign War Pin. You may want to wear it." Enclosed with five other items in an envelope dated February 5, 1945. (GLC09611.400.01-.07)

GLC09611.400.07

7 February 1945

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 February 7, 1945. He writes that the mail has been light lately but he received a letter from Arvilla Good with photos of her, Johnny, and Ed. He received letters from June Walter and Orsyulak who has gained a Metalsmith 3rd class rating. He complains that his shop on the submarine base seems to be the only one not getting promotions, and fears that at the end of the war they will all still be Seamen first class. He sends a money order and comments that at least he is saving money at the base. It…

GLC09611.401

9 February 1945

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 February 7, 1945. He received their letter; it took over 10 days to get to him. He comments that he is lucky as there were only four or five letters for men with a last name starting with G. He answers Susan that he still loves pineapple. He also mentions Lorraine Fencil, Joanne, Ms. Hoffman, Mrs. Brady and Mike Riccruit. He does not have any more information on Mike and believes that his censor is more strict than Leonard's and that is why he has not been able to tell his wife a lot. He also inquires…

GLC09611.402

14 February 1945

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 February 7, 1945. He received their letter and went to return it but started copying down addresses and reading old letters. He has all the letters he received since the last time he was home. He comments on the picture of Lorraine Fencil and the family that he sent in a previous letter, and that Rosalina looks better than expected but Melvin looks old. He was also surprised to receive letters from Mabel Graeff and Mildred and Stewart Hettinger. He remarks on how much he does not know about his…

GLC09611.403

18 February 1945

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 February 18, 1945. He recently received 10 letters and two valentines day cards one from June Walter and one from Mary. The letters were from Dot Runk, Mary, Mr. Bowman, and a church bulletin. He mentions Uncle Peter and Miss Hoffman. He also reassures them that he has not been shipped out and he would let them know whatever way possible if that were to happen. He once again mentions Lorraine‘s photo and that fellow servicemen keep asking for her address. He mentions that Dot Runk still writes to…

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