8 October 1943

Hogentogle, Betty June, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Betty June Hogentogle to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. Betty inquires how life is in the navy for Leonard. She writes, "We miss you but boy you can be glad you got the navy, for the wave sweeties are nice." The writer asks many questions about Leonard's experiences and encourages Leonard to enjoy himself.

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8 October 1943

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. June begins the letter by writing, "Buenas noches Senor. Just a bit of Spanish that I learned at night school this evening." She mentions wanting to go to Penn State but writes, "I'll wait for you so we can go together." She relays that several of her friends say hello and "They all ask me about you & were anxious to see how our handsome blonde sheik looks in Navy blues."

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8 October 1943

Caniff, Milton, 1907-1988

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. The comic strip is entitled "Male Call" by Milton Caniff, Creator of "Terry and the Pirates." The comic is an image of 4 soldiers driving a vehicle that are so distracted by a female walking by that they go over very large rocks. The men bounce out of the vehicle and in the last panel the car is chasing the woman.

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8 October 1943

Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945

Newspaper clipping

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping sent by June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 8, 1943. The strip is not titled. It features a image of a drill instructor yelling at a serviceman that appears to have a dogs face. The serviceman is seated holding a rifle with targets in the distance. The comic reads, "Squeeze-squeeze-squeeze! Don't you know to squeeeeze?"

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7 October 1943

Dottie, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dottie to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 7, 1943. She inquires how Leonard is doing and decided that since he is "just dying for news" she would respond to his letter right after reading. She reveals, "There isn't much news to tell 'cause no body's around here to make news anymore." After which she lists members of the community that are enlisted or being drafted. She updates him on the local football team their recent success. Dottie hopes that Leonard will get to be an Aviation Metalsmith. She closes with a joke, "Did you hear about the moron who put the "for rent" sign…

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards ; 1. Reds Invade South Korea

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "1. Reds Invade South Korea," illustrating a North Korean military tank and airplane carrying out an attack against South Korea in June 1950, reverse side of card describes North Korea crossing the 38th parallel, their military might, South Korea's free election, and the position that the UN took.

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 2. MacArthur Heads UN Forces

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "2. MacArthur Heads UN Forces," consisting of a portrait of General Douglas MacArthur with an ablazed North Korean tank in the background. Reverse side contains a propaganda narrative by which United Nations aiding South Korea is likened to a father who "would help the folks next door if some bad men were beating them up."

GLC09627.02

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 3. Slave Labor

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "3. Slave Labor," depicting Russian prisoners working in a field while a officer points a weapon at the prisoners. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing concentration camps under Soviet Union rule and recommends children to inquire their parents for a copy of "The Department of State Bulletin," September 25, 1950 issue regarding the condition of people in Russia.

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 4. "Mustangs" Rout Red Planes

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "4. 'Mustangs' Rout Red Planes," consisting of a scene of air planes engaged in combat. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes the Battle over Suwon Airfield, detailing the United States tactical win due to the aircrafts,"Mustangs."

GLC09627.04

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 5. Hill 303

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "5. Hill 303," depicting an execution of GI soldiers by North Korean firing squad. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing the massacre of Hill 303. The text illustrates North Korean soldiers who disboey the international law which protects the lives of prisoners of war.

GLC09627.05.01

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 6. Landing at Inchon

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "6. Landing at Inchon," depicting "GI" soldiers arriving on the shores of Inchon. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes arrival of "GI" soldiers aiding the South Korean military. The narrative goes on to describe that the UN had "recaptured Seoul and kept going," and mentions "Chinese Reds strucks us from Manchuria."

GLC09627.06.01

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 7. Trouble on the Docks

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "7. Trouble on the Docks" depicting an arm-to-arm combat between French protesters and with Indochine officers at a dock. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes communists attempting to stop an arms delivery to France as troublesome. The text highlights that the "free world depends a lot on the shipment of supplies." It also mentions that American ports would never allow violent means to stop it.

GLC09627.07

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 8. Bridging a Stream Under Fire

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "8. Bridging a Stream Under Fire" depicting an explosion at a soldier's bridge construction site. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that describes an occasion where was being built by "GI" engineers and that they were soon attacked by "The Reds." Text describes the men as preserving the attack and finishing the bridge.

GLC09627.08

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 9. Police State

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "9. Police State" depicting two officers arresting a civilian in a nondescript railway station. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative illustrating censorship of political beliefs in police states. The text refers to the United States as a place that would never limit freedom of speech.

GLC09627.09

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 10. Lieutenant Russell Brown

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "10. Lieutenant Russell Brown" of a portrait of pilot Lt. Russell Brown climbing into a cockpit, two aircrafts in the background, one falling from an airstrike. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative describing Brown's attack against two MIG-15s near the Manchurian border.

GLC09627.10

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 11. Fleeing the Reds

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "11. Fleeing the Reds" depicting a scene of "Koreans" fleeing, the picture shows overcrowding, and peoplepouring over cliffs. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative that mentions people escaping Communist-occupied countries in a frenzy. Refers to the United States as a place that will welcome refugees.

GLC09627.11.01

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 12. Heroes of Turkey

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "12. Heroes of Turkey" depicting Turkish and Chinese soldiers engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding Turkish forces aiding against North Korea. Text describes an instance in which Turkish forces fought for 48 hours until they were aided by the "White-starred United States tanks."

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 13. Putting Out Atomic Fire

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "13. Putting Out Atomic Fire" depicting a scene of firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding the effects of an atomic bomb. Text mentions a thermal wave and fire as a danger. Warns that the United States does not want to use a bomb, nor wish that bomb is used on them.

GLC09627.13

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 14. Sabres Win Air Battle

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "14. Sabres Win Air Battle" depicting two models of jet planes falling during an air strike. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding the difference between F-86 Sabres, F80 Shooting Stars and MIG-15s. Text highlights the superiority of the American jet planes over Russian-made jets.

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 15. Red Battle Wagon

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "15. Red Battle Wagon" depicting a large battle wagon at sea firing off rockets and weapons. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative claiming that Russia is noted to have built a battle wagon boat. Text further notes the extremes that the United States has gone to lessen weapons. The incentive being to match the weapons expansion of Russia's armed forces.

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 16. Negro GIs Hold Line

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "16. Negro GIs Hold Line" depicting African American GIs attacking North Korean soldiers located in a trench. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative claiming African Americans were imperative to protecting a ridge nearby Hungnam. Implies that communism creates a division in the United States and that divisions are weak when it comes the nation's defense.

GLC09627.16.01

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 17. War in Malaya

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "17. War in Malaya" depicting an attack taking place in Malaya, a tropical environment. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative referring to communism taking place in Malaya, drawing parrallel to the conflict between United Nations, China, North and South Korea. Text also claims that "People in Malaya are uniting against the Red Menace, which tries to divide and conquer."

GLC09627.17.01

1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 18. General Walton H. Walker

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "18. General Walton H. Walker" consists of a portrait of General Walton H. Walker. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative regarding background information of Walker, the commander of the 8th Army. Text details his death on December 23, 1950 due to a jeep attack by a South Korean army truck.

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 19. Atomic Doom

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "19. Atomic Doom" depicting American citizens surrounded by rubble not far from an atomic explosion. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative warning of the possibility of an atomic raid. Text contains language encouraging more retaliation against communism by adding "more power to America and the United Nations."

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1951

Bowman Gum Company

Trading card

Title: Fight the Red Menace: The Children's Crusade against Communism trading cards; 20. "Big Mo" in Action

One trading card from the Red Menace collection, "20. 'Big Mo' in Action" illustrating pistons firing from a battle ship. Naval officers aboard depicted covering their ears. Center of image is a large explosion. Reverse side contains propaganda narrative mentioning the battleship "Missouri" from the 7th Fleet noted for carrying "one-ton shells from its nine 16-in guns." Text compliments that the manpower from the battleship was responsibile for keeping communist soldiers at bay.

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