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4 September 1945
Miller, Edgar, fl. 1945
to Howard
One letter addressed to Howard from Edgar Miller dated September 4, 1945. Inquires if he knows any rumors about redeployment and gives costs on cameras.
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10 September 1945
Richard, fl. 1945
to Aunt Libby & Parker
One letter addressed to Aunt Libby and Parker from Richard dated September 10, 1945. Thanks her for the photographs of themselves and his girlfriend, Florence. Looks forward to the day he is out of the Army. States plans for her to either find an...
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14 September 1945
Norris, Don, fl. 1945
to Ruth Fairchild
One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated September 14, 1945. Gives an update of his duties on the base with a schedule of his daily activities. Inquires about the family.
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17 September 1945
Norris, M.J., fl. 1945
to Carl M. Norris
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 17, 1945. Gives updates of the family; where the family members are working, visiting Greenburg, having a ham barbecue. Also states that they heard on the radio that the...
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18 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 18, 1945. Gives updates of the family, the weather and what they had done for the day. Sends him best wishes and a safe return soon.
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19 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 19, 1945. Gives updates regarding the family's health, mutual acquaintances whose enlistments are being extended. Signed by "Mom, Dad, sis, and Don, sissy boy."
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21 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M. J. Norris dated September 21, 1945. Gives updates related to the family's health and day-to-day activities, attending a party at Margaret Brush's furniture store, wishes that he will be home by...
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24 September 1945
King, Margaret J., fl. 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 24, 1945. Gives updates related to day-to-day activities such as attending services at Carnegie Lecture Hall in Pittsburgh, PA, and her children Louise and Bobby.
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26 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated September 26, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions watching a movie, "Marriage is a Private Affair." Wishes him to return safely and not to be shipped off to Tokyo...
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30 September 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated September 30, 1945. Gives updates on day-to-day activities; attending church, eating a bad hamburger with Louise, and returning to work
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2 October 1945
One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Mrs. M.J. Norris dated October 2, 1945. Thanks him for replying to her letters. Mentions the family's reaction to his photograph that he sent. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances and expresses happiness...
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One letter addressed to Carl M. Norris from Margaret J. King dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on mutual acquaintances; sharing his portrait with family and friends, anticipating his arrival home and her current work schedule.
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One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated October 2, 1945. Gives updates on his work. Expresses that he misses her and wishes to return home soon.
Enclosed with a two-paged newspaper clipping from the "Newport Navalog," related to Navy...
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16 November 1945
Mom, fl. 1945
to Richard Singer
One letter addressed to Richard Singer from his mother dated November 16, 1945. Mentions going back to work, a shop employee's son who could not pass the test to join the Navy or the Marines, and gives updates on the weather.
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10 December 1945
One letter addressed to Ruth Fairchild from Don dated December 10, 1945. Gives updates on weather, the expected date of his discharge and that he hasn't been paid recently.
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26 February 1941
Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992
to Mom and Dad
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated February 26, 1941. Mentions an acquaintance by the name of Wolfe, a prank pulled by two soldiers, and feeling lonely.
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10 March 1941
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 10, 1941. Describes responsibilities, character of sergeants Grainger and Wauger, and weaponry.
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11 March 1941
One letter addressed to Mom and Dad from Warren Schwartz dated March 11, 1941. Describes frustration with decisions he has made in his life. Also mentions Naomi whom he may meet in Fayetteville.
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22 March 1941
to "Cous"
One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 22, 1941. First half of the letter pertains to preparing a parade President Roosevelt who would be visiting their division. Mentions restrictions on base such as a curfew and possible...
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23 March 1941
to Warren Abrams
One letter addressed to "Cous" from Warren Schwartz dated March 23, 1941. Related to an evening when he and his fellow GI soldiers went on a group date with girls from a nearby town.
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16 April 1941
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1941. Pertains to weather, military training, drinking, and an interaction with a brush fire near base.
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19 April 1941
One letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. M. Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated April 19, 1941. Pertains to the process of requesting to go on furlough.
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28 April 1941
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated April 28, 1941. Pertains to life on the base at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and recreational activities in town nearby.
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4 May 1941
[Mother's Day card to Eva Schwartz]
One greeting card for Mother's Day addressed to Eva Schwartz dated May 4, 1941.
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8 May 1941
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 8, 1941. Pertains to the weather, an interaction with Sgt. Aron as well as his opinion of him as a person, and attending a burlesque show,
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12 May 1941
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 12, 1941. Pertains to description of men in unit and activities when he visits a nearby town. Also mentions receiving gas masks.
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18 May 1941
One letter addressed to Warren Abrams from Warren Schwartz dated May 18, 1941. Pertains to personal finances and debt, receiving packages from his cousin and Irving Tuttle. Also mentions an altercation with a stranger on a visit to town. Noted use of...
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May 1941
to Eva Schwartz [Decimalized .01- .03]
Three items addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941 and May 21, 1941. Pertaining to life at the base and wishing her a Happy Mother's Day.
Attached with letter is a Mother's Day note from Ruthie.
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23 May 1941
to Sarah Friedman
One letter addressed to Sarah Friedman from Warren Schwartz dated May 23, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutenant, training,
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to Eva Schwartz
One undated note wish Eva Schwartz a Happy Mother's Day from Ruthie.
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19 May 1941
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 19, 1941. Pertains to relationship with a lieutant and military training.
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22 May 1941
One letter addressed to Eva Schwartz from Warren Schwartz dated May 22, 1941. Pertains to getting a company dog, Gwendolyn and building a dog house.
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30 December 1944
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated December 30, 1944. He went to a movie "Janie," which he thought was the funniest movie he ever saw. He updated them and listed who sent him Christmas cards...
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6 January 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 6, 1945. He received two more cards one from Mrs. Stouffer and one from Mrs. Moyers. Mrs. Moyers updated him on Kennith Moyers. He also ran into...
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11 January 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 11, 1945. He hopes that Susan is feeling better. He inquires if they received the Christmas menu he sent with his Christmas letter. He believes it...
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18 January 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 18, 1945. He took a bus around the island to see the sights and describes the trip. He was invited to join two lieutenants that were doing the same...
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25 January 1945
Stouffer, E.M., Mrs., fl. 1943-1945
to Leonard Eugene Graeff
One newspaper clipping sent by Mrs. E.M. Stouffer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1945. The clipping features three men in sailor's uniforms standing next to a bus talking to W.A.V.E.S inside. The caption reads, "The Early Bird Gets The...
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28 January 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 28, 1945. He apologizes for not writing sooner, he received the box of cookies and clippings and all the cookies survived shipping. He will be...
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31 January 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated January 31, 1945. He sent the pictures of Lorraine to them but would like them back to add to his album. He thanks Susan for the large letter that she sent...
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1942-1945
American Express Company
A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corpss and Coast Guard.
One tri-folded pamphlet entitled "A Guide to the Insignia of the Army - Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard." by the American Express company dated circa 1942-1945. Features visual list of the insignia and rank of the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, and...
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4 August 1943
Harrisburg Selective Service Department one
[Selective Service Card]
One cut postcard addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff postmarked August 4, 1943. A large section of the card has been cut out. What remains is a notice of the right to appeal. A GPO number is present on the lower right corner: 16-315242. Enclosed with...
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1942-1943
One undated cut postcard addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff. A large section of the card has been cut out. What remains is a notice of the right to appeal. A GPO number is present on the lower right corner: 16-31524-2. Enclosed with five other items...
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10 December 1942
One postcard to Leonard Eugene Graeff from the Selective Service local board number one, Harrisburg city, dated December 10, 1942. A typed note indicates it’s an "old classification card to this office." It notes that Leonard’s number is 10,167, and...
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24 June 1943
One postcard to Leonard Eugene Graeff from Selective Service local board number one, Harrisburg city, dated June 24, 1943. Similar to GLC09611.400.05. It notes that Leonard’s number is 10,167 and he has been classified 1-A until called. This postcard...
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5 February 1945
One envelope addressed to Leonard Eugene Graeff, care of R.J. Graeff from the Veterans of Foreign Affairs office dated February 5, 1945. A note on the back of the envelope reads, "This is Veteran of Foreign War Pin. You may want to wear it." Enclosed...
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7 February 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He writes that the mail has been light lately but he received a letter from Arvilla Good with photos of her, Johnny, and Ed. He received...
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9 February 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He received their letter; it took over 10 days to get to him. He comments that he is lucky as there were only four or five letters for men...
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14 February 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 7, 1945. He received their letter and went to return it but started copying down addresses and reading old letters. He has all the letters he...
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18 February 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 18, 1945. He recently received 10 letters and two valentines day cards one from June Walter and one from Mary. The letters were from Dot Runk, Mary...
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19 February 1945
One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated February 19, 1945. He is suffering from sunburn from working as mess cook at a picnic for his shop. The shop was divided into four groups, each group having...
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