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Dear Parents and Sisters

GLC03606.24

Dear Parents and Sisters

GLC03606.25

[Biography of Adolphus W. Greely]

GLC04033.01

[Envelope]

Addressed to Mr. J. J. Frank, 345 W 88th Street, New York City

GLC04033.03

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.07

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.08

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.09

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.15

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.18

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.19

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.20

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.22

to Julius. J. Frank

GLC04033.23

[N. Lyon, Brig. Gen'l]

Full length portrait of Nathaniel Lyon in uniform as Brigadier General. Signed on mount. Handsome image. Inscription on verso reads "conn - 10 Aug 1861." Accompanied by a carte de visite of the same image (GLC06447.02).

GLC06447.01

[Nathaniel Lyon]

Signed on mount. Handsome image. Image retouched to remove the posing stand (near Lyons' right foot). Imprint on verso. Inscription on verso reads "Killed in battle at Wilson's Creek, August 10, 1861. In command of Union forces at St. Louis, (May...

GLC06447.02

[John C. Fentee]

Half length portrait.

GLC06627.01.40

E.J. McMullen and George Bandoll

McMullen poses sitting. Bandoll poses standing beside him. Tintype photographs mounted in an ornate enclosure.

GLC06627.01.41

[Unidentified man and woman standing]

GLC06627.01.42

[Unidentified man on stoop]

GLC06627.01.43

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.13

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.14

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.15

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.16

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.17

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.18

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.19

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.20

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.21

to Adolphus Crans

GLC06627.02.22

Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson

Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt.

GLC06663.01

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edgar Schenk to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 3, 1943. Ed is in his last week of school, from there he expects "to go out on the desert...to get toughened up and to practice, pistol, rifle, machinegun and bayonet." He expects to...

GLC09611.066

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 4, 1943. Robert describes his situation in a Red vs Blue war game training. He expects to move into the woods for a "tactical phase" of continued maneuvers. He asks Leonard about...

GLC09611.067

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 16, 1943. Robert describes his maneuvers and mentions eating mostly "C Rations." Robert suggests that Leonard stay out of the infantry and take as little personal property as he...

GLC09611.068

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Kennith Moyer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 19, 1943. Kenneth jests about Leonard joining the Coastguard and says "Don't be an ass mate. Join this instead." regarding joining the Marine Service instead of the Army. Kenneth...

GLC09611.069

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 21, 1943. Robert relays that he received his furlough which is scheduled for September. His unit will leave for Camp Phillips, Kansas where they will stay for a month before...

GLC09611.070

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edgar Schenk to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 23, 1943. Ed says he received a good deal, he will attend gunners school in Florida where he will live in the "Jungle." He describes the location as "really away from civilization."...

GLC09611.071

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One birthday greeting card from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 23, 1943. The card reads. "A Birthday-Gram to you" inside the card reads, "From Someone Who Likes to Remember Someone Too Nice To Forget!" June writes "Happy Birthday...

GLC09611.072

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One empty envelope from the Selective Service addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 25, 1943.

GLC09611.073

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Dorothy K. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 25, 1943. Dorothy Winemiller, Roberts Mother, reports that Robert called to say he would not be able to come home until after his maneuvers. Commenting on the picture Robert...

GLC09611.074

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 27, 1943. She is glad that Leonard is doing well in Atlantic City. She reports that he received a letter from the Selective Service which tells him to...

GLC09611.075

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edgar Schenk to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 11, 1945. Edgar relays that he is now working in an office and prefers the work despite the long hours because it is "clean work." His work entails "draw[ing] up papers for Court...

GLC09611.076

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 15, 1943. He relays his first experiences as a sailor in the navy including organizing equipment and medical examinations. He comments "What a life...

GLC09611.077.01

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 15, 1943. He begins commenting, "Second day now- what a life, seems like I lived a novel today." He mentions that the navy was always more...

GLC09611.077.02

to Susan Prowell Graeff

One letter from R.R.M. Emmet to Susan Prowell Graeff dated September 15, 1943. The letter is a form letter that informs mothers that her son arrived at the Naval training station and that the navy "gladly accepts the responsibility for his welfare...

GLC09611.078.01

to Susan Prowell Graeff

One note and postcard form dated September 15, 1943. The item is a note with instructions on when to expect communication with a recent enlisted recruit and how to receive a Visitors Pass. Attached is a postcard form that can be filled out to receive...

GLC09611.078.02

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 16, 1943. Leonard begins by quoting the repeated marching commands of his superiors. He relays that he took a test for service school which he...

GLC09611.079

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 14, 1943. Susan is glad Leonard is doing well and mentions that the neighbors are curious about how he is faring. She refers to the letter and...

GLC09611.080

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 18, 1943. Leonard's asks his parents to forward him any of his mail in their envelopes. He mentions seeing Bernice Stouffer's boyfriend. Leonard...

GLC09611.081

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 19, 1943. Leonard's mother writes about speaking with Robert Winemiller's mother on the phone and that she gave her his address. She also included...

GLC09611.082

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 20, 1943. Leonard begins with "It sure was swell hearing from you...I got my first mail since being here yesterday. I was so excited I could hardly...

GLC09611.083