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Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - August 1, 1942
Description
Jimmy flunked the physical exam for aerial gunnery because of his eye sight but he was accepted to mechanics school instead.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11555
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - August 5, 1942
Description
Jimmy describes a dust storm and his mechanical training.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11559
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - August 7, 1942
Description
After completing his first two weeks at Sheppard Field, Jimmy writes about the heat and his postal correspondence with family and friends.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11566
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - August 8, 1942
Description
Jimmy is shipped to a different part of Sheppard Field for technical school.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11571
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 21, 1942
Description
Jimmy arrives in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He has received his uniform and writes about his daily schedule at the Reception Center Division.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11535
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 24, 1942
Description
Jimmy arrives at Sheppard Field, Texas for training for the Air Corps. He hopes to become a mechanic. He describes the hot desert climate.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11539
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 29, 1942
Description
Jimmy outlines his daily schedule and describes the various divisions that he would like to join such as aerial gunnery.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11543
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 30, 1942
Description
Jimmy thanks his parents for their letter and birthday gift. He tells about his vaccinations and disease in the army.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:11550
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 4, 1942
Description
Jimmy compares new lieutenants with more experienced officers. His letter from Aunt Ida mentions black-out curtains.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:18644
Title
Letter from Harold S. Matthews (May 11, 1945), Matthews Family Circle letter: Helen, Jack, Jean, Roderic
Description
Harold Matthews writing about his experience in Europe during World War II.
Date Created
1945
PID
grinnell:17413