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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.383 Author/Creator: Graeff, Leonard Eugene, (1920-2016) Place Written: Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 November 1944 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated November 22, 1944. A second letter written on the 22nd as there was not enough room on the first. He inquires about the new neighbors. He also reports that Edna is writing him a lot and keeping him updated about the family in Reading. She mentioned Stanley Graeff, and Mildred Hettriger. He also complains about the lack of promotions in his shop. He is glad to report that he can once again get laundry done 20 pieces at a time. He also mentions Helen Peters, and Ed Zell.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963
Graeff, Susan Prowell, 1890-1967
Walter, June, fl. 1943-1945
Zell, Edward B., fl. 1943-1945
Peters, Helen, fl. 1943-1945
Graeff, Edna, fl. 1943-1945
Graeff, Stanley, fl. 1943-1945
Hettriger, Mildred, fl. 1944-1945

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