8 December 1943

Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Eddie Zell to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 8, 1943. Eddie writes that he received Leonard’s letter. He has been playing a lot of basketball, dancing, and working. He will tell Janet Hall to write Leonard the next time he sees her. He sent the last five dollars he owed to Bob Garrison in California. He was very impressed by the Great Lakes Notre Dame game, it was the first game that he didn’t bet on Notre Dame.

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9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Raymond James Graeff and Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Raymond writes that Susan is cleaning the living and dining room today, he is on K.P. (Kitchen Police) duty for a few days. He has a cold, and went to the doctor on Tuesday. Susan is now sick as well, and thinks she got it from him. He took the couch and pillow covers to the cleaners. Sis Atticks's husband Geo was sent into the army on November 26. He is at Camp Custer in Michigan. Raymond believes it is a MP (military police) camp. Raymond says by now Leonard should know that the…

GLC09611.167

9 December 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 9, 1943. Leonard writes that he is surprised it is December 9th already. He came back from a swim, it was all right but he does not like running around in the cold after. He is not sure what’s happening with his mail, he writes a lot but isn’t getting much back. He mentioned that Joyce is engaged and asks Susan and Raymond's opinion of her. He was surprised that she was getting married, because she seemed to be "crazy" about him. He didn’t think it would ever be a serious relationship between…

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10 December 1943

Huber, Florence, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Florence Huber and John Huber to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 10, 1943. The card reads, "There’ll Always Be A Christmas... May This Christmas Be Well Remembered... for Good Friends and the New Year for Glad Tidings... Mr. and Mrs. John M. Huber." The card features a desk covered in books and holly. Behind the desk is a window showing a winter scene. On the left of the image is a United States flag. On the inside of the card is a flying eagle, carrying a United States flag and holly over a winter scene of a church.

GLC09611.169.01

10 December 1943

Huber, Florence, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Florence Huber to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 10, 1943. Florence writes that they received his card and are glad to hear he enjoys the Navy. She mentions the picture that Leonard's mother gave to them, she compliments him on the photo. She explains that John would write but he’s been busy between work and recovery from the surgery. He is looking better, and has gained weight. John walks every day, reads, and listens to the radio. They heard a program on the radio from Great Lakes with a singing group called the Blue Jackets. Florence encloses a Christmas card (…

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11 December 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One V-mail from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 11, 1943. The Christmas greeting features a cartoon of a group of people standing and sitting as if taking a photograph. One man is sitting on the floor unwrapping a gift. It reads, "Greetings from Britain."

GLC09611.170

12 December 1943

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. Natalie apologizes for not writing sooner, preparations for Christmas had her busy. She mentions town isn't decorated like normal. They are putting up the tree by the bank, but won't be putting lights on it this year. She clears up confusion over a line in an earlier letter, and reports that she got a record she had put on order. She mentions, "I'll be Home for Christmas," and "White Christmas" as songs she keeps hearing everywhere she goes. She writes, "I'll be Home for Christmas" makes her sad. She expresses…

GLC09611.171.01

12 December 1943

Roberts, Natalie, fl. 1943-1944

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Natalie Roberts to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 12, 1943. The greeting card reads, "Merry Christmas" and is signed "Natalie." The card features three geometric snowflakes. Each snowflake has a jewel in the center; one is red, one is white, and one is silver.

GLC09611.171.02

13 December 1943

Gassert, Jo, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jo Gassert to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1943. Jo writes that she hadn't written to Leonard before now as she was on bed rest from pneumonia. She updates him on a few friends; St. Clair is engaged; Bobby Nye is back home with "wings and bars"; Chuck Pollack will be arriving home soon. She also mentions that she may be engaged soon to the "cute sailor boy" she told him about when Leonard was home.

GLC09611.172

23 October 1973

Wilson, Perry W., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Perry W. Wilson and Carole Wilson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 23, 1973. The Perrys support the impeachment of President Nixon. They write, "With the firing of Mr. Archibald Cox, President Nixon has gone beyond the law and beyond rational thinking. His mental stability is now a matter of genuine concern."

GLC09613.02.0156

25 October 1973

Concerned Members of the Yale Community, fl. 1973

Petition

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One petition from Concerned Members of the Yale Community to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 25, 1973. The Concerned members of the Yale Community support the impeachment of President Nixon. The petition reads in part, "The President's actions have made this avenue, which though dire is the one provided for by our Constitution, appropriate and necessary."

GLC09613.02.0200

7 July 1888

Colby, Clara Bewick, 1846-1906

Newspaper

Title: The Woman's Tribune [Vol. 5, No. 35 (July 7, 1888)]

One issue of "The Woman's Tribune, Vol. V, No. 35," printed in Beatrice, Nebraska and dated July 7, 1888. This newspaper was established by Clara Belwick Colby. The item contains articles regarding women's suffrage. It includes printed copies of letters from Susan B. Anthony and May Wright Sewall to Benjamin Harrison where they refer to women as "lawful citizens"; poetry by female authors; an article addressing the health concerns of women's apparel such as the tightness of the corset; mention of the Cincinnati's Centennial Exposition of 1888; Elizabeth Lyle Saxon's visit to Nebraska related…

GLC09801.01

7 July 1888

Colby, Clara Bewick, 1846-1906

Newspaper

Title: The Woman's Tribune [Vol. 5, No. 35 (July 7, 1888)]

One issue of "The Woman's Tribune, Vol. V, No. 35," printed in Beatrice, Nebraska and dated July 7, 1888. This newspaper was established by Clara Belwick Colby. The item contains articles regarding women's suffrage. It includes printed copies of letters from Susan B Susan B. Anthony and May Wright Sewall to Benjamin Harrison where they refer to women as "lawful citizens"; poetry by female authors; an article addressing the health concerns of women's apparel such as the tightness of the corset; mention of the Cincinnati's Centennial Exposition of 1888; Elizabeth Lyle Saxon's visit to Nebraska…

GLC09801.02

1968

Feeley and Wheeler, 1968-1972

Object

Title: "Nixon"

One campaign button entitled, "Nixon" dated 1968. This pin was produced by Feeley and Wheeler for the 1968 presidential election. The button has a blue background with red lowercase text.

GLC09803.01

1968

Feeley and Wheeler, 1968-1972

Object

Title: "Nixon"

One campaign button entitled, "Nixon" dated 1968. This pin was produced by Feeley and Wheeler for the 1968 presidential election. The button has a white background with red uppercase text.

GLC09803.02

1968

Object

Title: "Nixon's the One!"

One campaign button entitled, "Nixon's the One!" dated 1968. This pin was produced for the 1968 presidential election. The button has a red, white, and blue banner background with blue uppercase text.

GLC09803.03

1968

Adcraft Mfg. Co.

Object

Title: "Nixon's the One!"

One campaign button entitled, "Nixon's the One!" dated 1968. This pin was manufactured by Adcraft Mfg. Co in Chicago, Illinois for the 1968 presidential election. The button has red text on a white background.

GLC09803.04

1972

Barrick, Paul, fl. 1972

Object

Title: "Nixon's the One!"

One campaign button entitled, "Nixon/Agnew" dated 1972. This pin was manufactured by Green Duck Co. in Washington, D.C. for the 1972 presidential election. The button has white text on a blue and red background.

GLC09803.05

1972

Feeley and Wheeler, 1968-1972

Object

Title: "Nixon/Agnew"

One campaign button entitled, "Nixon/Agnew" dated 1972. This pin was manufactured by Feeley and Wheeler in New York City for the 1972 presidential election. The button has red and blue text on a white background.

GLC09803.06

1972

Barrick, Paul, fl. 1972

Object

Title: "President Nixon. Now more than ever."

One campaign button entitled, "President Nixon. Now more than ever." dated 1972. This pin was manufactured by CoadCo in Washington, D.C. for the 1972 presidential election. The button has blue and red text on a white background with a red and blue outer ring.

GLC09803.07

1972

Barrick, Paul, fl. 1972

Object

Title: "President Nixon. Now more than ever."

One campaign button entitled, "President Nixon. Now more than ever." dated 1972. This pin was manufactured by CoadCo in Washington, D.C. for the 1972 presidential election. The button has blue and red text on a white background with a red and blue outer ring.

GLC09803.08

1972

Sloan, Hugh Jr., 1940-?

Object

Title: "Re-elect the President"

One campaign button entitled, "Re-elect the President" dated 1972. This pin was sponsored by Hugh Sloan Jr., treasurer for the Chairman of the Committee to Re-Elect the President for the 1972 presidential election. The button has blue and red text on a white background.

GLC09803.10

1972

Barrick, Paul, fl. 1972

Object

Title: "Nixon Now"

One campaign button entitled, "Nixon Now" dated 1972. This pin was sponsored by Paul Barrick, treasurer for the Committee to Re-Elect the President during the 1972 presidential election. Manufactured by CoadCo. The button has purple and red text on a white background with a red and purple outer edge.

GLC09803.09

26 August 1969

Knudsen, Robert, 1928-1989

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson]

One photograph taken by Robert Knudsen dated August 26, 1969. Image is a portrait of President Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson seated on a couch.

GLC09804.01

12 December 1968

Knudsen, Robert, 1928-1989

Photograph

Title: [Photograph of Richard M. Nixon and Lyndon B. Johnson]

One photograph taken by Robert Knudsen dated December 12, 1968. Image is of President Richard Nixon, First Lady Pat Nixon, Lyndon B. Johnson and Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson in the White House.

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