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Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016 to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.217 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016 Place Written: Great Lakes, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 13, 1944 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 15.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 13, 1944. He complains about the weather and doesn't understand why they have to be in the pool when it's so cold. He is glad he already knew how to swim as it is hard for those who still have to learn. During swim training they had to dive in the pool from a 16 foot high platform and a swing. Leonard is glad to hear Susan feels better. He warns Susan to take it easy. Leonard inquires about his car and its battery issue. He also mentions sending money home to cover any repairs. He has extra money that he has no use for in camp and will send through a money order. He updates his parents on a few friends; Wolverton was home on leave; Dottie was working nights; Mrs. Winemiller reported that Russell is 1A again, and having trouble finding work as a result; Robert is still in Arizona; Larry was excited over Christmas and is growing up fast; Bernice was in Chicago visiting Bruce but he didn't get to see her. Leonard also reports that he went to another W.A.V.E.S. dance and saw the red-head he mentioned when he was home last. He asked her on a date the next time he gets leave.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Erickson, Dottie, fl. 1924-1945
Wolverton, Raymond, fl. 1943-1945
Winemiller, Dorothy K., fl. 1943-1945
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947
Winemiller, Russell, fl. 1943
WInemiller, Larry, fl. 1943
Theil, Bruce, fl. 1943
Stouffer, Bernice, fl. 1943-1945

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