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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Malinda Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943. Malinda, mentions that his mother is "quite concerned" about him. She speaks about the family and asks questions about Leonard's experience. Signed, "Malinda."

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from June Walter to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943. June updates Leonard with what's "'buzzing' around." She asks if he could explain the term "flying line" and if he had heard from Fuzzy. Signed, "June." The letter head is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943.Susan reassures Leonard that she is writing him. She tells him about the people asking about him and updates him about the family.

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943. The card features an image of a young male smoking a pipe at the wheel of a ship reading "So you're in the NAVY now!" The inside of the card is an image of...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer asks Leonard how he is doing. In reference to a conversation she had with his mother, Susan, about Leonard not receiving her mail Mrs. Stouffer relays...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from D.J. Reigle to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 23, 1943. The cover features an image of a bald eagle holding an American flag ribbon and reads, "Greetings to you in the service." The inside is an image of the Statue of...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from John and Ethel Reigle to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 23, 1943. The cover features an image of a bald eagle holding an banner reading, "To You in the Service of Our Country." Inside the card is a poem reading, "There...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 23, 1943. Susan is glad that Leonard has started to receive her mail. After telling Leonard that his father insisted on returning the rations book...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 23, 1943. Leonard relays that he was interviewed for service school after boot camp and received his test results. Leonard is optimistic because...

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to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 24, 1943. Leonard begins his letter with "Right now I'd hate to say what I think of the navy - It would be a disgrace to the nation - " He explains...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 27, 1943. Susan begins her letter telling Leonard she just paid her gas, electric, and telephone bill. At which point she recounts her and Raymond...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 273, 1943. Mrs. Stouffer starts her letter by relaying her excitement to receive Leonard's letters. She mentions getting tickets to see a "Soldier Show at the Forum next week...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One photograph of Kennith H. Moyer sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff by Mrs. E.M. Stouffer dates September 27, 1943. Features Kennith H. Moyer in his sailors uniform.

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