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Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 25, 1942
Description: Jimmy describes an obstacle course and a hike with gas masks and other gear for training.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13238

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 29, 1942
Description: Jimmy reports that he only has twenty days of school left. Jimmy mentions a forthcoming gas ration.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13242

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 5, 1942
Description: Jimmy visited Dallas again and practiced his first drill with a rifle. He wishes his father happy birthday and writes about a letter from Aunt Pearl.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13075

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 8, 1942
Description: Jimmy writes about a five mile cross-country run and more rifle drills.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13084

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - September 14, 1942
Description: Jimmy attended a U. S. O. dance and met some nice girls. He plans to visit his Aunt Florence’s friend Miss Smith. He wonders about paying to take flying lessons.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12804

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - September 16, 1942
Description: Jimmy asks about gas rationing at home and writes about engine repair.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12808

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - September 19, 1942
Description: Jimmy describes a gas mask drill.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12812

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - September 21, 1942
Description: Jimmy writes about the weather and the high popularity of gambling in the army camp.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12816

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - September 22, 1942
Description: Jimmy has begun studying electricity. He wants to apply to Officer’s Candidate School and needs a letter from Doc Williams verifying character.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12995

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - September 22, 1942
Description: Jimmy tells about eating breakfast on the night shift, asks Betty about wedding planning, and prepares for a final test in Engine Repair.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:12991