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Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945

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9 August 1945

White, L. Jean, (1915-2014)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank B. White

One letter from L. Jean White to Frank B. White dated August 9, 1945.

GLC09855.217

9 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes the all-encompassing topic of the atomic bomb. She also and notes that Sybil (Alvin's wife) is better with her father than her own mother.

GLC09414.0666

9 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe just heard the news that Russia will be entering the war. With their entry and the atomic bomb, it is a dead certainty the war will end soon.

GLC09414.1474

10 August 1945

White, L. Jean, (1915-2014)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank B. White

One letter from L. Jean White to Frank B. White dated August 10, 1945.

GLC09855.218

10 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia notes the end of the war.

GLC09414.0667

10 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he is anticipating the end of the war. It has been raining for 13 hours now.

GLC09414.1475

11 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe is awaiting the official announcement for acceptance of Japan's surrender. He went to Reims on Thursday night. He is also very glad Sylvia met up with Alvin.

GLC09414.1476

12 August 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 12, 1945.

GLC09611.455

12 August 1945

White, L. Jean, (1915-2014)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank B. White

One letter from L. Jean White to Frank B. White dated August 12, 1945.

GLC09855.219

12 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia reports that Dad took them all out for a lobster dinner.

GLC09414.0668

12 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe discusses the possibility of moving into a bungalow like Mad, he is not too keen on the idea. He had a snack with the boys, and wonders what Alvin's position is now the war is so close to finishing.

GLC09414.1477

13 August 1945

White, L. Jean, (1915-2014)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank B. White

One letter from L. Jean White to Frank B. White dated August 13, 1945.

GLC09855.220

13 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia writes that she hopes there might be another atomic bomb because the "Japanese deserve it."

GLC09414.0669

13 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe has been taking a world history test for the past few hours. He notes that it is 22 months since he left the states. Marty was invited to be an interpreter for the purchase of champagne, he invited Moe to go with him.

GLC09414.1478

14 August 1945

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 14, 1945.

GLC09611.456

14 August 1945

Orszulak, Chester, fl. 1944-1945;

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Chester Orszulak to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 14, 1945.

GLC09611.457

14 August 1945

United States Government

Photograph

Title: 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal

One undated photograph entitled 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal. Depicts an aerial view of the Hikari Naval Arsenal during bombing. Other images of Hikari include: GLC09595.102, and GLC09595.106.

GLC09595.101

14 August 1945

United States Government

Photograph

Title: 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal

One undated photograph entitled 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal. Depicts an aerial view of the Hikari Naval Arsenal during bombing. The image is similar to GLC09595.101 but from a different angle. Other images of Hikari include: GLC09595.101, and GLC09595.106.

GLC09595.102

14 August 1945

United States Government

Photograph

Title: 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal

One undated photograph entitled 14 August 45 Hikari Naval Arsenal. Depicts an aerial view of the Hikari Naval Arsenal during bombing. Other images of Hikari include: GLC09595.101, and GLC09595.102.

GLC09595.106

14 August 1945

Ratsch, Carl (fl.1945-1969)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Helen Millet

One letter addressed to Helen Millet, "Rocky Hill Ranch," Norton Hill, New York, dated August 14, 1945, from Sgt. C. Ratsch, regarding the end of World War II. News was learned from Domei News Agency and a Thanksgiving service would be held Friday evening. Ratsch expresses excitement for peace. Signed by "Unk."

GLC09689.03

14 August 1945

White, L. Jean, (1915-2014)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frank B. White

One letter from L. Jean White to Frank B. White dated August 14, 1945.

GLC09855.221

14 August 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Moe" Weiner

It is the day of the Potsdam Declaration. Sylvia describes the hectic day that follows.

GLC09414.0670

14 August 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that the end is very near. He says furloughs are flying around, he will try to get one for England. Though he wrote of a possibility of going home in a previous letter nothing is for certain anymore as they might have to go to the Pacific, but he thinks this is unlikely.

GLC09414.1479

14 August 1945

Miller, Richard C., (fl. 1941-1945)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One V-mail letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 14, 1945.

GLC09611.470

15 August 1945

Warren, Marguerite, fl. 1945;

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Marguerite Warren to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 15, 1945.

GLC09611.458

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