26 October 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 October 26, 1944. He mentions that he has the day off, but did not leave the camp. He plans to go to a movie and a U.S.O. dance. He compares the weather in Hawaii with the weather in Harrisburg. He also details his dinner from Sunday. He comments on how much butter, sugar, and coffee they use for each meal. He mentioned news from the South Pacific, but that the information about the English fleet is new. He finds it interesting that men on the French front are writing as if the war is almost over, but…

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31 October 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 October 31, 1944. He received letters from them and Arvilla Good, who asked what he wanted for Christmas. He recommended she call Susan. He went to a U.S.O. dance and movie recently. He also received letters from Jo Gassert, Dottie Erickson and Doris Bixler. He mentioned the supplement in the newspaper, commenting that if it was just a summary not to send it. He gets pretty good news where he is. He has yet to hear from Robert Winemiller but he’s going to send him a Christmas card soon. He also…

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7 November 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 November 7, 1944. He mentions the election and hearing news of who is winning each state on the radio. He mentions his surprise that Raymond was handing out buttons and going to rally dinners. He reports that their last letter arrived and the stamp was not canceled. He also received letters from Edna, Ed Zell, and Mary the girl from Chicago. Mary is currently in Brooklyn with her aunt and uncle and wants him to visit when he gets home. Ed mentioned that Helen Peters is getting married in Texas. Edna…

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4 November 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 November 4, 1944. He mentions listening to President Roosevelt’s speech from Boston being rebroadcast. He received the clippings, cookies, peanuts and cakes Susan sent. He also received a box of Hard candy from the church. He really appreciated the comics, as he hasn’t seen any since he started Kitchen Police duty. He mentions John Shadow’s death. He also received letters from June Walter and Robert Winemiller. Robert wrote on October 14, and it took 20 days to get to Leonard. Robert mentioned…

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14 November 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 November 14, 1944. He inquires on Susan's health. He also reports that he has received Christmas boxes from Lulu and Malinda and they arrived in good condition. He has tried to find some gifts to send home but is not having much luck. He did find a shirt for Johnnie Good, a table runner for Malinda, and a Hawaiian pocket book and compact for June. He complains about the long lines at the censor to send items out. He did his laundry and wishes he had paid more attention to how to iron when he was home…

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18 November 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 November 18, 1944. Mentions the recent presidential election and politics. He also mentions letters he received from Edna Graeff and June Walter. He sent a photograph of himself to Marguerite Graeff and Edna saw it while visiting and hinted how nice it was. As a result he is going to have some more made and send it out to some more people. He also mentions a newspaper article he read that reported the fear of "Robot Bombs" being aimed at the east coast. He reports that with the four boxes they are…

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22 November 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 November 22, 1944. Leonard has sent his Christmas cards out, forty-eight in total. He received letters from Lorraine Fencil, Melvin Fencil, June Walter, Ed Zell, and Dot Runk. He also received a box form June, but was informed that was only part one and to expect something else. He reports that Rosalina Fencil is not doing well. He mentions the civilian clothes business.

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22 November 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 November 22, 1944. A second letter written on the 22nd as there was not enough room on the first. He inquires about the new neighbors. He also reports that Edna is writing him a lot and keeping him updated about the family in Reading. She mentioned Stanley Graeff, and Mildred Hettriger. He also complains about the lack of promotions in his shop. He is glad to report that he can once again get laundry done 20 pieces at a time. He also mentions Helen Peters, and Ed Zell.

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27 November 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 November 27, 1944. Had a liberty day and went to the U.S.O and a movie. He comments on Thanksgiving, he missed turkey as they had the same menu as the fourth of July. He mentions ironing his dress uniform and thinks he did a good job. He received a letter from June Walter who wrote if he came to visit her she would have to watch him around the other girls because they liked his photo so much. He mentions the Fencils, Malinda Graeff, and Seward. He also received letters from Mrs. Stouffer, Dot Runk,…

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2 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 2, 1944. He received letters from them, Lulu Graeff, Mary, Herman Klopp, Robert Winemiller, Dottie Erickson, Dot Shearer, and June Walter. He also received four of five boxes he was told to expect. He is keeping them in an empty locker until Christmas. He mentions that everyone is doing well, but Robert writes that he is scared at the German front. Leonard found a Thanksgiving Menu for them (GLC09611.385.02) He had a day off and went to a U.S.O. dance and two movies. He once again mentions…

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23 November 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Printed document

Title: Thanksgiving Menu

One menu for a Thanksgiving celebration taking place on the U.S. Submarine Base sent to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff by Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 23, 1944. The cover features a turkey surfing with a Hawaiian Island behind him. The menu includes six courses.

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9 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 9, 1944. Mentions that he is no longer on Kitchen Police duty. Much of the letter is difficult to read and the ink has faded.

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15 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 15, 1944. He comments on snow storms in Pennsylvania and hopes they are staying warm. He updates them on his work in the shop. He also mentions that he has a Christmas tree in his locker and received two cards from France. One from Dick Miller and one from Robert Winemiller who are both okay but thinking of home. He is sending a thank you card to Doutrichs a clothing store that sent out free tobacco to servicemen and comments on the cigarette shortage. He thinks it is the perfect time for…

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18 December 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

V-Mail

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 18, 1944. A Christmas greeting V-Mail featuring a beach view with "Seasons Greetings." Signed "how do you like this one? Leonard"

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31 January 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

V-Mail

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. A Valentine's Day V-Mail greeting. Features a sailor standing under a palm tree holding a large heart. In the center of the heart is written, To Mother and Dad." In the same envelope as GLC09611.388.01.

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18 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 18, 1944. He updates them on the letters he received from; Dick Miller Florence Huber, Arvilla Good, Orsyulak, Mary, and June Walter. He also mentions Malinda Graeff, Lulu Graeff, and Seward Hutton. He is really excited for Christmas although he still wishes he was home and has hopes to be home next year. He inquires what they are doing for Christmas dinner, and if Aunt Lulu will be with them. He also asks about sugar at home and mentions that more sugar is being demanded from Hawaii.…

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22 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 22, 1944. He updates them on the Christmas spirit in town and at the U.S.O. He attended a formal dance there with all the girls dressed up. It almost felt like home except that it was on a open roof dance floor. He received letters from Lulu Graeff and from Mrs. Winemiller, who writes that Robert was transferred from the front due to a "slight case of shell shock and battle fatigue." Leonard comments that Robert hadn't written to him about it in his last letter but he had noticed a change in…

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25 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 25, 1944. He wishes them a Merry Christmas and discusses the gifts he received from them and others. He mentions Arvilla Good, Jessie Hollis, John Good, and Ed Good. He mentions the celebrations on base and the church services.

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27 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 27, 1944. He received their letter with the Christmas money order and thanks them again for all they have done for him. He also received letters from the Huttons, Lorraine Fencil, and Mary. He inquires about their Christmas dinner at Malinda Graeff's house. He also comments on what they received for Christmas. He is sorry to hear that Mary Parthemore died, after a long illness. On Christmas he went to the special meal and into Honolulu, which was very crowded with service men.

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21 November 1973

Gado, Barbara, 1929-1997

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from Barbara Gado to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 21, 1973. Gado supports the impeachment of President Nixon and is the author of the newsclipping.

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24 October 1973

Reston, James, fl. 1973

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One newspaper clipping from James Reston to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 24, 1973. Reston supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

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22 November 1973

McKinney, John M., fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from John M. McKinney to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 22, 1973. McKinney is against the impeachment of President Nixon.

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22 November 1973

David, Stephen, fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Stephen David to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 22, 1973. David supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Who can believe those whoppers that he has been telling currently across the country?"

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22 November 1973

Brook, Howard, fl. 1973

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Howard Brook to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 22, 1973. Brook supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "This is the second time I have written you on this matter Mr. Moorhead, and I hope you are not one of the Congressmen either too corrupt, or fearful, or indifferent, or rigid to do what has to be done."

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21 November 1973

Panama, Norman, fl. 1973

Typed letter signed

Title: to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Norman Panama to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 21, 1973. Panama supports the impeachment of President Nixon.

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