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Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945

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11 April 1945

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note enclosing some pictures he took of Barry [not included]. He only has two missions left to go.

GLC09620.172

11 April 1945

Peteja, Julia (fl. 1945)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eddie Albert Peteja

One letter addressed to Eddie Albert Peteja from his sister, Julia Peteja dated April 11, 1945. Gives updates on Elizabeth, New Jersey and mentions that there is a curfew in place. Explains the job opportunities available to women such as working as a seamstress.

GLC09903.30

12 April 1945

White, Frank B., (1915-1999)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated April 12, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.154

12 April 1945

White, Frank B., (1915-1999)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated April 12, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California. The envelope contating the letter is postmarked as June 13, 1945.

GLC09855.199

12 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia laments Roosevelt's death.

GLC09414.0568

12 April 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 April 12, 1945. He reacts to President Roosevelt’s death. He comments that he wished Roosevelt had lived to see the peace talks and ensured a good outcome. He writes "As far as I’m concerned he was a good man and it won’t be fully realized till after he is gone now. He was strong enough to buck up against all those European countries and their dictators and rulers and that was what we needed most." He mentions that Lulu Graeff’s box arrived but nothing from Susan yet.

GLC09611.418

1945/04/12

Newspaper

Title: New York Journal American no. 20,904 [broadside] ["Roosevelt Dead!"]

GLC08725.14

13 April 1945

Barnes, Hubert D.

Typed document

Title: Headquarters XXI Corps

The document is typed by Lt. Col. Hubert D. Barnes to the Adjutant General in Washington, D.C. detailing the month of March for the troop. A table of battle and non battle casualties is included and a summary of damage to the enemy. The men watched a movie this month, the first recreation in three months. The troops continued moving from Bruhl, Germany after leaving Colmar.

GLC09591.10

13 April 1945

White, Frank B., (1915-1999)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated April 13, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.155

13 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia described the mood at the office, then visited Sarah F. whose mother is very ill. She talked about Esther wanting to marry her boyfriend who always comes up with one excuse or another.

GLC09414.0569

13 April 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 April 13, 1945. Writes his parents that he received a bunch of letters the past few days. He has plans to go to the movies and is glad to hear that Susan and Raymond enjoyed the movie they attended recently. He received letters from Mary, Margurite Graeff, Dottie Erickson and Dotty Runk. Mary sent a photo of herself dressed up for Easter.

GLC09611.419

14 April 1945

White, Frank B., (1915-1999)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated April 14, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.156

14 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions money troubles, and recounts watching Roosevelt's funeral.

GLC09414.0570

15 April 1945

White, Frank B., (1915-1999)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated April 15, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.157

15 April 1945

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He completed his thirty-ninth mission. It doesn't mean anything until he flies his last mission though. He and his crew have been the flight leaders for the past ten to twelve missions and they're now the most senior crew.

He hasn't seen Barry for a while and expects he's already left for the states.

GLC09620.173

1945/04/16

Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)

Typed document signed

Title: First address to Congress re: death of Roosevelt and his legacy in Europe

"The Laws of God and Man have been violated and the guilty must not go unpunished." Typed document reproduced by an offset process. Signed on page 4.

GLC07529

16 April 1945

Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997

Typed letter signed

Title: to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he sent Olive a package with a few books he thinks she will get a kick out of. He also says he recieved a box from her, with olives, bullion cubes, crackers and a can of tomato juice. He request that Olive send him some sunglasses as he can't find any he likes. Coddaire mentions that all the mail must have caught up to him as he hasn't gotten that much lately, and that it might be some time before he can send anything to her as he is about to go on furlough.

GLC09614.19

16 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This is a letter fragment in which Sylvia notes that it is her last night in the house.

GLC09414.0571

16 April 1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold. (1914-1992)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 16, 1945. Inquires if she is feeling better from her injury.

GLC09662.668

18 April 1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold. (1914-1992)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Darling

One v-mail addressed to Naomi Hurwitz from Warren Schwartz dated April 18, 1945. Inquires if she is feeling better from her injury. Reminisces about their relationship.

GLC09662.669

17 April 1945

White, Frank B., (1915-1999)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to L. Jean White

One letter from Frank B. White to L. Jean White dated April 17, 1945. Sent care of Fleet Post Office in San Francisco, California.

GLC09855.158

17 April 1945

Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia describes the final process of moving out.

GLC09414.0573

17 April 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe says he went to the movies, had steak, and then got dressed in full regalia.

GLC09414.1379

18 April 1945

Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he is more adjusted to the fact that they have to move because he had already made the physical separation. He also says he is sorry to hear that Russia decided to honor all her treaties.

GLC09414.1380

18 April 1945

Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009)

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He hasn't flown his fortieth mission yet, but wanted to drop a line as he was finally promoted after eighteen short months. Promotions are few and far between overseas, but desk officers tend to get promoted faster. They received a few new crews with fresh faces and "newly pressed khakis." He hopes he can say he flew his fortieth mission in his next letter.

GLC09620.174

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