1835

Cecilia, Hija De Achmet, fl. 1835

Book

Title: El Negro Como Hay Pocos Blancos

JB00335

1829

Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Jacques-Henri, 1737-1814

Book

Title: Paul and Virginia: And the Indian Cottage

JB00336

1828

Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Jacques-Henri, 1737-1814

Book

Title: Paul and Virginia translated by Helen Maria Williams

JB00337

1846

American Tract Society

Book

Title: The Enormity of the Slave Trade and the Duty of Seeking the Moral and Spiritual Elevation of the Colored Race

JB00338

1821

Marsden, Joshua, 1777-1837

Book

Title: Sketches of The Early Life of A sailor

JB00339

1895

Drachmann, Holger, fl. 1895

Book

Title: Paul and Virginia of a Northern Zone From the Danish of Holger Drachmann

JB00340

1917-1918

Various

Header Record

Title: Letters to Ross D. Schleigh, World War I [Decimalized .01-.15]

One collection of letters and newspaper clippings sent to Ross D. Schleigh, a serviceman stationed at Camp Travis and Camp Bullis in Texas during World War I. The collection consists of 15 letters with envelopes and 3 newspaper clippings. The letters are primarily from his mother Mrs. M.E. Schleigh and his girlfriend identified only as Virginia. Most of Virginia's letters are signed V.

GLC09889

1918

Harold, fl. 1918

Header Record

Title: [WWI letters of Harold] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters written by a American service man during WWI named Harold to his Mother back home. He discusses his work and life in the service.

GLC09890

February 14, 1972

Morton, Rogers C.B., 1914-1979

Pamphlet

Title: "Dedication Ceremonies of the Frederick Douglass Home"

One program entitled, "Dedication Ceremonies of the Frederick Douglass Home" dated February 14, 1972. Includes a dedication to Frederick Douglass's biography and work towards the anti-slavery movement. Also included is a program of the day events such as a musical recital, speeches and performances by students in the Washington, D.C. area. (GLC09640.060.02)

GLC09640.060.01

January 1805 - June 1813

Biggs & Co.

Book

Title: The Eclectic Review (January 1805 - June 1813)

JB00304.01

January 14, 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 January 14, 1944. Leonard updates his parents on his day writing that it was a typical Sunday going to a movie in the morning and a dance in the afternoon. He did not go to church. He wrote to Aunt Viola and sent her a picture. He also wrote to Dick Miller who had recently visited Paris. Miller informed Leonard all about the women in Paris. Leonard mentions a letter from Lorraine and that she is very blunt when she writes but he like that. He hopes to get together with Herman soon, but jokes that he…

GLC09611.221

January 15, 1944

Belher, Doris E., fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Doris E. Belher to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 15, 1944. Doris writes to see how Leonard is doing. She is sick and has missed two days of school. She wonders if he got her Christmas card and asks him to write. The last letter she has from him is from October 18 1943.

GLC09611.222

January 15, 1944

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 15, 1944. Winemiller reported that he received Leonard's last letter as well as peanuts from his mother. He went to Mexico on his last three day pass and just visited Hollywood. He saw H. James and went to Stage Door Canteen. He mentions that he is not bothered by Leonard writing Dotty, as she enjoys it. He is also glad that Leonard is doing well with the WAVES and wishes he was doing better with WACs.

GLC09611.223

January 16, 1944

Hutton, Edith, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edith Hutton to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 16, 1944. Edith writes that they have had their first big snow of the year. She and her friends Joe Stoner, Dicky Spahr, and Victor and Allen Sanger have been sleding all day. The Sangers have just moved to town earlier in the winter. She asks for an update on how Leonard is doing. She also updates him on Bertha, her mother, who had been sick recently.

GLC09611.224

January 16, 1944

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 January 16, 1944. Raymond writes that they have had snow, and all the children have been having fun playing in it. Mentions Betty Schultz was playing outside for two hours. Bill Hogentogler died on the 15th. Raymond believes it was a result of Bright's disease. The battery on Leonard's car will not take a charge and will need to be replaced. Raymond promises to get a price on new batteries but believes that Leonard may want to sell the car since there expense of it far outlasts the use he is getting…

GLC09611.225

January 14, 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 January 16, 1944. Leonard reports that he just received a letter from Malinda updating him on their health and what's going on at home. He is sorry to hear that it is taking so long for Susan to feel better but is sure it will happen she just has to hold on. Malinda sent a clipping of Martha Kukuk's engagement announcement and he is glad to hear about what is happening at home. He believes that the fellow she is engaged to has been dating her for some time so it's good to hear. Leonard inquires about…

GLC09611.226.01

January 16, 1944

Great Lakes Bulletin

Newspaper clipping

Title: Nearly Ready for Commissioning

One newspaper clipping from Great Lakes Bulletin dated January 16, 1944. Clipping contains a view of a ship that is nearly ready to be commissioned as a training model. The full scale replica of a ship's forward section will be used by the sailors at Great Lakes that are training to be signalmen and quartermasters. According to Leonard's letter (GLC09611.225.01) the building behind the ship is where he has mechanical drawing classes.

GLC09611.226.03

January 16, 1944

Great Lakes Bulletin

Newspaper clipping

Title: [Meeting Hall]

One newspaper clipping from Great Lakes Bulletin dated January 16, 1944. Clipping contains a picture of a church filled with sailors. In front of the sailors a priest stands behind a podium. According to Leonard's letter (GLC09611.226.01) this is Ross hall where he goes to church services while at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station.

GLC09611.226.02

January 18, 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 January 18, 1944. Leonard reports that he just received a letter from Malinda that makes it sound like Susan is doing better. He admonished her to take it easy so not to get sick again. He just returned to the barracks after physical hardening. Today it was boxing lessons. He has been lucky so far not to be injured as he is just a little better then everyone he has been paired with so far. he does have a blister and bruise on his forehead from basketball the previous day though. He reports that…

GLC09611.227

January 19, 1944

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 January 19, 1944. Susan writes leonard that it has been a month since she was last able to write him. She describes the symptoms she has been feeling as well as the treatments the doctor has been giving her. She is feeling better and her sinuses are feeling less clogged. She is so grateful towards Malinda for writing to him and keeping them both updated on everything. She mentions that Raymond wrote about the car battery. Also Raymond has been working about the same as normally, he leaves at seven in…

GLC09611.228.01

January 19, 1944

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016

Newspaper clipping

Title: William M. Hogentogler

One newspaper clipping dated January 19, 1944. Clipping contains an obituary for William M. Hogentogler. William was 37 when he died he left his wife Lillian Hogentogler and daughter Betty Jane Hogentogler. He also left four brothers Joseph Hogentogler, Charles Hogentogler, Corporal Allen B. Hogentogler and Corporal Edward S. Hogentogler and two sisters; Mrs. Kathryn Bell and Carol Louise Hogentogler. William was a member of the Allison Fire Company. The announcement also list the funeral home and times of services.

GLC09611.228.02

January 20, 1944

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 20, 1944. June apologizes for not writing sooner she was visiting Earnie in Newport News VIrginia. She had a great time visiting. On the way there a marine took care of her bag took her to dinner and showed her around Washington D.C. on the way back a Master Sergeant kept her company. She is glad to hear Leonard hopes to be home around March 11th and reminds him to visit her. She also updates Leonard on friends from home; Paul Brown is visiting home and expects to be sent "across." Donnie Alsedeck is home, Fuzz (Robert…

GLC09611.229

January 20, 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 January 20, 1944. Leonard writes that as he writes he is waiting his turn to use the welding machine as there is 3 or 4 times men then machines. He was glad to hear from Raymond and notes that he has been kept up to date with what is happening at home through Malinda. He was sad to hear about William Hogentogler and mentions an article he read in the paper about 300 pints of blood that was flown to Texas to keep a young child alive for a year. He was not surprised to hear the car battery was no good.…

GLC09611.230

January 20, 1944

Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Eddie Zell to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 20, 1944.

GLC09611.231

January 20, 1944

Graeff, Malinda, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 20, 1944.

GLC09611.232