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[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.04

[U.S. Army Air Force Blue Cadet Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet.

GLC09620.405.05

[U.S. Army Air Force Cadet Advanced Training Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet in Advanced Training.

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[U.S. Army Air Force Cadet Advanced Training Patch]

A military patch from the Army Air Forces in World War II. It signifies that the person with the badge is an U.S. Army Air Force Cadet in Advanced Training.

GLC09620.406.02

[Territory of Hawaii seal patch]

A military patch with the seal of the territory of Hawaii embroidered on cloth.

GLC09620.407

[Meritorious Conduct Patch]

A military patch with a yellow laurel wreath on a khaki green background. Worn by those for meritorious conduct.

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[Meritorious Conduct Patch]

A military patch with a yellow laurel wreath on a khaki green background. Worn by those for meritorious conduct.

GLC09620.408.02

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.01

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.02

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.03

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.04

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.05

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.06

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.07

[7th Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange "7" in the center of a white and red star on a blue background. This patch represented the soldiers part of the 7th Army Air Force.

GLC09620.409.08

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.01

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.02

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.03

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

GLC09620.410.04

[Army Air Force Patch]

A military patch with an orange wings for a white star containing a red circle on a blue background. Represents the Army Air Force.

Stiched around the edges.

GLC09620.410.05

[Enlisted Officer Patch]

A military patch possibly signifying the solider was an enlisted officer.

GLC09620.411.01

[Enlisted Officer Patch]

A military patch possibly signifying the solider was an enlisted officer.

GLC09620.411.02

[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

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[U. S. Army 2nd Service Command Patch]

U.S. Army issue 2nd Service Command patch. Represented the second branch of the Army during World War II.

GLC09620.412.02

[This Nation]

A blue poster featuring a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt from his message to Congress January 7, 1943. The quote reads, "... the state of the nation is good the heart of this nation is sound the spirit of this nation is strong the faith of this...

GLC09653.01

Homemakers War Guide

This poster is an all-round guide for homemakers to help in the war effort. It is broken down into four sections, plan, conserve, salvage and air raid protection. Each section contains instructions and helpful hints on what to do. The plan section...

GLC09653.02

Win With Tin

This poster features four pictures with captions separated by orange lines. The topic is saving tin cans, and the images walk you through the steps. The steps are to soak off the label and clean the can well, cut off both ends and flatten the can...

GLC09653.04

America Calling

This poster features the Civilian Defense logo in the center and says "America Calling Take your place in Civilian Defense Consult your Nearest Defense Council." This poster has the number O-423671 on the bottom corner.

GLC09653.05

Brotherhood Week

This poster features a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning the spirit of brotherhood. The quote reads, "We are fighting for the right of men to live together as members of one family rather than as masters and slaves. We are fighting that the...

GLC09653.06

The Atlantic Charter

All-lettered poster in black & white. Text of the Atlantic Charter of August 14, 1941, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Title and heading at top. Two columns of text below in italics.

GLC09653.07

The Analectic Magazine, containing Selections from Foreign Reviews and Magazines, of such Articles as are most valuable, curious, or entertaining.

This is a bound volume of a monthly magazine called the Analectic Magazine. Each issue contains reviews, original works, and poetry. Some issues contain domestic or foreign literary, or scientific information. The first printing of the Star -...

GLC09661

To Mother and Father

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. She mentions seeing the Aleutian Islands after many days at sea, and says a few days later they started to see the coast of Japan. She mentions many volcanos and says...

GLC09585.01

To Wallace and Clara

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's travels. In this letter Manchester writes about her journey to Japan and along the coast. She mentions seeing whales and porpoise. She mentions the native's lack of clothing, and...

GLC09585.02

To Father

This letter written on Japanese scroll paper is concerning Manchester's new post in China. She writes that she is on her way to her house in Chang Shan in Cheh Kiang Province in the south eastern part of China. She thought it would take two weeks but...

GLC09585.03

[Note]

A short note that accompanied GLC09585.01-.03. The note states "Letters written home by Aunt Marrietta Manchester killed by Chinese at Boxer Rebellion at China. Saxton Manchester's sister."

GLC09585.04

Photograph of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion in uniform

This is a photograph of 83 members of the 969th Field Artillery Battalion. They are standing in rows with 13 sitting on the ground in front with 6 men reclining in front of them. There is a sign that reads Headquarters Battery 969 F and features 2...

GLC09591.13

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 31, 1937. Susan details going to a reunion that had good attendance, singing, and speakers. She asks Leonard to thank Jessie for a waffle recipe and a...

GLC09611.001

to Leonard Eugene Graeff, Susan Prowell Graeff, and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff, Susan Prowell Graeff, and Raymond James Graeff dated October 3, 1938. Jessie writes about Leonard's accident. She encourages him to keep his chin up and think of the other fellow who is much...

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[Note to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

One note from Frank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 29, 1938. Frank writes to Leonard, "I would like to visit you but Daddy works every Sat." Written on Old Hartford Insurance Company paper.

GLC09611.003.01

[Sketch sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

A sketch of a jack-o-lantern. Labeled as "Jackolantern." Drawn with crayon, on the back of a Montgomery County Highway Department time sheet form.

GLC09611.003.02

[Sketch sent to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

A sketch of a black cat. Labeled "Cat." Drawn in crayon, on the back of Montgomery County Highway Department time sheet form.

GLC09611.003.03

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 14, 1938. Jessie writes to Leonard and is glad he is feeling better after his accident. She updates him on Robert's tonsils and adenoids removal and remarks the children are still...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 28, 1939. Jessie writes Leonard it is fine for him to visit next week. He can get a ride with Hollis who should be getting out of work around 5 pm. She requests Leonard bring "some...

GLC09611.005

[Sketch to Leonard Eugene Graeff]

One sketch signed Robert dated March 7, 1939. A sketch of the Rocky Mountains with compass points. The second side of the letter has a smiley face. Drawn in pencil. Labeled "Intriguing" and signed "Robert" in Jessie Hollis handwriting.

GLC09611.006

Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)

One petition entitled, "Referee's Notice of Hearing Leonard E. Graeff (Claimant) v. Postal Telegraph-Cable Co. (Defendant)" Petition 79,061, dated March 2, 1939. The document relays that the claim petition will be heard by Thomas Lawly, referee, on...

GLC09611.007.01

[Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg, Petition 80,320]

One petition entitled, "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department Of Labor And Industry Workmen's Compensation Board Harrisburg" Petition 80,320, dated May 26, 1939. The document states that Homer L. Kreide, Esq. appeared on behalf of the claimant and...

GLC09611.007.02

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One document from John R. Forquato to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 9, 1939. Document details the compensation offered to Leonard in the workers compensation case against the Postal Telegraph-Cable Company. The decision of referee Thomas Lawly is...

GLC09611.007.03

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One postcard from Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Bureau of Workmen's Compensation to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 10, 1939. The postcard acknowledges Leonard's claim petition and assigns it No. 80,320, and the assigned referee is...

GLC09611.007.04

[Cashed loan check]

One check from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 26, 1959. The check's amount is $300. The memo line on the check reads, "Loan." The check is issued by the Harrisburg Trust Company. Stamped with holes indicating that it has...

GLC09611.007.05

[Cashed loan check]

One check from Susan Prowell Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 14, 1963. The check's amount is $250. The memo line on the check reads, "Loan." The check is issued by the Harrisburg Trust Company. Stamped with holes indicating that it has...

GLC09611.007.06