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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.353 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) Place Written: Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 August 1944 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated August 14, 1944. He updates them on his day, and letters and birthday cards he received from Jane Oliphant Mikalson, Doris Bixler, Viola and Alvin, Pamaine Shomaker, Charlotte Bayler, and June Walter. June reports that some of their married friends aren't doing well mostly because of alcohol issues. She also heard from Robert Winemiller that he and Dotty Runk are broken up again. He also inquires about Jack Myers and any other news on his generation still in town.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Mikalson, Jane Oliphant, fl. 1944
Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945
Bixler, Doris, fl. 1944-1945
Shoemaker, Pamaine, fl. 1943-1944
Bayler, Charlotte, fl. 1943-1944
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947
Runk, Dorothy Kaye, fl. 1942-1945
Myers, Jack, fl. 1944

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