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Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper [Vol. XX, No. 509]

One issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper dated July 1, 1865. Periodical includes variety of illustrations regarding tenement house living, a steamboat landing in the Confederate Navy Yard in Richmond Virginia, the completion of Atlantic...

GLC09674

[Scrapbook belonging to synagogues in New York and Georgia, 1918-1920]

One scrapbook of 46 bulletins belonging to three synagogues dated 1918-1920. Flyers were printed by the Synagogue of Flushing, New York; the Free Synagogue of Washington Heights, New York; and Congregation B'nai Israel of Athens, Georgia. Contains...

GLC09675

[Biography of John Fitch]

A handwritten biography of John Fitch. The text is written under an engraving of a image of a steamboat with the caption "Plan of Mr. Fitch's Steamboat." There is a more detailed typed biography attached to the upper left hand corner of the page. In...

GLC02480.07.01

Jennie Mosca

One letter from Sergeant S.J. Basile to Jennie Mosca dated May 14, 1944. He thanks her for her latest letter. He comments on how long it is and reassures her that he is aware of how much she loves him and that he returns her love. He mentions sending...

GLC09604.01

Photograph of Sergeant S.J. Basile behind a desk

One photograph of Sergeant S.J. Basile dated May 14, 1944. Basile is behind his desk located in a tent. There is a stack of paperwork in front of him and two other men in the background. The photo and a photo negative (GLCC09604.03) accompanied a...

GLC09604.02

Photo Negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile behind a desk

One photo negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile dated May 14, 1944. Basile is behind his desk. There is a stack of paperwork in front of him and two other men in the background. The photo (GLC09604.02) and negative accompanied a letter to Jennie Mosca...

GLC09604.03

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 18, 1943. Robert mentions that forgetting Dotty will take time and lists names of several women he wants Leonard to ask to write to him. Robert notes that that his unit is...

GLC09611.035

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1943. Robert writes that the most fun he has in the army is watching good movies and mentions that he saw Andy Hardy's Double Life the day before. He is excited that...

GLC09611.036

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 3, 1943. Robert notes that, "everything's okay except on the woman side of things." He notes that he is now in Ranger School and that his group is supposed to go on a six...

GLC09611.037

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 5, 1943. Robert relays that instead of marching for six weeks they marched for twenty miles. He mentions that in two weeks he will leave for a better place and hopes it will...

GLC09611.038

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. Robert thanks Leonard for his advice on Dotty. He relays that she is upset with him as he is referring to her as his girlfriend. At the same time he is interested...

GLC09611.039

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. According to Robert he and Dotty had a fight. He has not heard back about his request for furlough but his unit completed with physical conditioning and he...

GLC09611.040

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 1, 1943. On his recent fight with Dotty, he notes "Some guy wrote 'Dottie' & told her a few untruths & caused trouble - trouble for everybody! But everything's cleaned up. He...

GLC09611.041

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 8, 1943. Robert begins by noting Leonard's chivalrous nature. He notes a recent trip to Chattanooga. In reference to a remark made by Leonard about Robert and Dotty, he says...

GLC09611.042

[to Leonard E. Graeff]

A brief note reading "Once again they shall echo with the cry of the 'lone' wolf looking for his mate. He'll probably need some assistance. Shall you be ready?" Written at Camp Forrest .

GLC09611.043

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 15, 1943. Robert relays that things are the same on base. His company has put on training demonstrations including, "airplanes demonstrate strafing and artillery firing & etc."...

GLC09611.044

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Kennith Moyer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 20, 1943. Kenneth responds to Leonard's request to know more about where he is located asserting that "to put it mildly and avoid cuss words this is a hell hole. Hotness, no grass -...

GLC09611.045

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 18, 1943. Robert informs Leonard that he leaves soon for "three weeks maneuvers." Robert thanks Leonard for the pictures he received and asks for "a couple more the one with...

GLC09611.046

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 2, 1943. John relays that he was glad to hear from Leonard. He asks how things were going in Harrisburg. John writes Leonard that he made rank of Captain but was demoted when he began...

GLC09611.047.01

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One newspaper clipping, consists of pages 19 and 20 of a unknown newspaper. Page 19 highlights a "hop" put on for sailors by the Cleveland Diesel Girls' Bowling League. Page 20's Headline reads "Buck Air Force Ground Personnel Training School Awarded...

GLC09611.047.02

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Ed Shank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 4, 1943. Ed likens receiving Leonard's letter to "getting cookies from home." He asks Leonard, "So the little gal got engaged, and not to you. What the hell happened pal. I thought...

GLC09611.048.01

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 9, 1943. Robert relays that he and Dotty are not together. He suggests that if Leonard join the army he "keep out of the infantry unless you have cast iron feet" noting that his...

GLC09611.049

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 18, 1943. John relays that he is doing well averaging an 87% score while at school. He states that after graduating he will be moved to another base "but where it will be I do not know."...

GLC09611.050

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 19, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the army. He relays that his unit will leave in June for several months of maneuvers. The scope of his exercises has grown including...

GLC09611.051

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Ed Shank to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 9, 1943. Ed is hopeful on the prospect of becoming Sergeant, he is excited about the wage increase that comes with the rank but expects it to take "a couple of months" although he has been...

GLC09611.052

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1943. Robert doubts he will be receiving the convertible he was hoping for. He relays that was on guard and describes it as "you walk two hours & off four." He is anticipating...

GLC09611.053

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 6, 1943. Robert describes a training situation in which he was in a fox hole with tanks operating directly above them to which he said "Quite the sensation!" He also lists women...

GLC09611.054

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 7, 1943. John relays he has three more weeks left in his training. The previous week was engine assembly this week he worked engine adjustment. He insists that his love interest Pearl is...

GLC09611.055

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 13, 1943. Robert is preparing to leave Camp Forrest in the next week for maneuvers. He includes his new address and is still hoping for furlough. Signed "Bob."Written at Camp...

GLC09611.056

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 19, 1943. Robert relays that his unit is camped on the outskirts of Camp Forrest and another division has moved in. He is happy to go to dances but finds them overcrowded. He...

GLC09611.057

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 2, 1943. Robert's work on maneuvers consists of going to a warehouse fifty miles away and storing equipment. He relays his next location as Camp Atterbury, Indiana. In their last...

GLC09611.058

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 9, 1943. John hopes that Leonard's throat is healing and relays that he has been at his new base, Hunter Field in Savannah, Georgia for six days but is still unsure about the type of...

GLC09611.059

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 10, 1943. Robert is writing with six more weeks of maneuvers. He hopes that his new location will be close to he and Leonard's hometown and invites Leonard to come see him. His...

GLC09611.060

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 17, 1943. Robert warns Leonard to stay out of the military once again. He suggests that three months into basic training Leonard apply for Officer Candidate School. Robert is...

GLC09611.061

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Edward Schenk to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 21, 1943. Ed relays that he is attending "advanced school at the Douglas Aircraft Co" after which he expects to complete aerial gunner's school. He notes that Leonard is "in 1A" and...

GLC09611.062.01

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from John Shadow to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 27, 1943. John continues to pray for furlough. He is shocked that his love interest Pearl got engaged to which he says "How's that for a morale builder...that's the kind of news that a...

GLC09611.063

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 24, 1943. After asking about Leonard's love life, Robert asserts "Say boy stay out of the army!!! Why you'll find out if you get in; Be patriotic but you can do it other ways."...

GLC09611.064

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated July 23, 1943. Richard recounts his growth during the three years in the army. He suggests, "The time is really flying by an altho the ball seems to be rolling our way now, I believe a...

GLC09611.065

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

A portrait of Ed Shank included in letter GLC09611.048.01 to Leonard E. Graeff dated May 4, 1943.

GLC09611.048.02

[Paper napkin from the Jade Lounge]

A napkin from Jade Lounge included with GLC09611.062.01. An image of Buddha is printed on the item.

GLC09611.062.02

Photograph of a man

GLC03579.02

[Photograph of a man]

GLC03579.03

[Photograph of a union soldier]

Probably a picture of either John or Charles H. Worcester.

GLC03974.37

[Photograph of John H. Worcester]

GLC03974.38

Mr Day, Minister at Hollis, New Hampshire

GLC03974.39

Map of St. Augustine Harbor and Port

Map of St. Augustine Harbor and Port. San Sebastian River, North River, Matanzas River are pictured. Labels written in blue pen. Lighthouse Anastasia is labeled and drawn. Writing on verso specifies title of map.

GLC03974.40

[Typed reminiscence of the death of John H. Worcester by his brother Charles]

Account of how Charles remembers his brother's death and the aftermatch of the incident.

GLC03974.41

[Engraving of John Quincy Adams]

Black and white engraving of John Quincy Adams. Date is unknown, but the engraving was originally included as collateral to GLC04006.01, which is dated circa 1833. Printed by D. Appleton & co.

GLC04006.02

Legacy of Letters

An article from the Lifestyles section of the Berkshire Eagle newspaper describes how the "Letters in a Box" project began. Mentions that Sheila Stone was going to give the collection to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.

This copy is the same...

GLC09620.248.01

Legacy of Letters

An article from the Lifestyles section of the Berkshire Eagle newspaper describes how the "Letters in a Box" project began. Mentions that Sheila Stone was going to give the collection to the World War II Museum in New Orleans.

This copy is the same...

GLC09620.248.02