James “Jimmy” J. Ley attended Grinnell College for two years before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942. Ley’s papers include an extensive series of correspondence written by Ley during his time at Grinnell and in the army air force, as well as personal items, photographs, and military documents.
Jimmy goes on sick call for athlete’s foot. He writes that last week all of the instructors received promotions, most to sergeants, which greatly improved morale for them.
Jimmy praises Ed’s letter-writing skills and describes running all the engines for test blocks. He is happy with his final portions of school and attended a Halloween U.S.O. dance.
