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circa 1940-1945
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
One undated letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff.
GLC09611.588
22 April 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated April 22, 1945. He discusses further visits with Russell Brady. He received multiple letters from them as well as ones from Dottie Erickson and the Huttons...
GLC09611.421
19 March 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated March 19, 1945. He had liberty in Honolulu and it was very busy. About double the amount of servicemen compared to when he arrived. He inquires about Susan's...
GLC09611.412
1862
Armstead, George, fl. 1861-1865
Battery Williams and winter quarters at Corinth, Miss.
A print of a photograph taken of Battery Williams in Corinth, MS. In October 1862, Confederate forces attacked Corinth in an attempt to recapture the strategically important rail lines there. Union forces had taken Corinth the previous spring and...
GLC05111.01.0021
18 November 1943
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 18, 1943. Leonard writes that he is still at Great Lakes Naval Training Station even though he hoped to be shipped right to school. He noticed that...
GLC09611.145
Montgomery, John T., 1817-?
The writ of habeas corpus and Mr. Binney.
Published by John Campbell. Referring to Binney, Montgomery states "At a time like this, when the United States professes to be contending for the Principles of Free Government under the Constitution, it is unfortunate that a gentleman of great...
GLC08599.05
17 September 1863
Wheeler, Lysander, 1837-1917
to his parents, [brother-in-law], and sister
He is happy to hear news about home from a friend that has just returned to camp from Sycamore (Wheeler's hometown in Illinois). Writes that he has only been on picket once since leaving Murfreesboro and his duties have been very light. Wheeler and...
GLC07460.050
29 November 1859 - 2 December 1859
John Brown letter and broadside [decimalized .01-.02]
Letter written by John Brown shortly before his death, and broadside for a funeral service to him.
GLC05925
circa 1870
Beadle, J.H., 1840-1897
Life in Utah or the mysteries and crimes of Mormonism; being an expose of their secret rites and ceremonies.
Title continues: "WITH A FULL AND AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF POLYGAMY AND THE MORMON SECT, FOR ITS ORIGIN TO THE PRESENT TIME." Illustrated advertisement for a book with this title. Broadside at foot reads: "PLEASE POST THIS UP IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE."
GLC05154
15 September 1943
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
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