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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 22, 1944
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 22, 1944
Description
After his short visit to London, Jimmy looks forward to a longer furlough. He received a Christmas card from Bill Vance, his Grinnell roommate. Jimmy earned an Oak Leaf Cluster and has completed fifteen raids.
Date Created
1944
PID
grinnell:18736
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 23, 1941
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 23, 1941
Description
Jimmy looks forward to going home for spring break. He talks about the war getting serious. He wants to get a job on campus and asks how the family business is going.
Date Created
1941
PID
grinnell:11483
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 26, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 26, 1943
Description
Jimmy’s mother might visit Florida and he thinks he can get time off one weekend to see her. Jimmy explains a bit about shooting practice. Cameras are not allowed in the new camp.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18671
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 4, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 4, 1943
Description
Back on the night shift for school, lots of the boys are looking forward to visiting New York together. Jimmy plans to see Amy.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18664
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 6, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 6, 1943
Description
Jimmy is very pleased with his trip to New York City, but sad that he did not get to see Amy. He plans to visit again if possible.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18665
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 8, 1944
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 8, 1944
Description
In his response to his parents’ Christmas letter, Jimmy tells about his visit to London and mentions the Russian invasion of Poland.
Date Created
1944
PID
grinnell:18733
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 9, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 9, 1943
Description
Jimmy finished school, went on a tour of the factory, and is preparing to relocate to Panama City, Florida, where there is a pressure chamber to simulate high altitude. He will visit New York City again to see Amy.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18666
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 12, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 12, 1943
Description
Jimmy sends a postcard so that his family doesn’t worry
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18696
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 17 or 24, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 17 or 24, 1943
Description
Jimmy is still in the US, although the return address he uses will be his oversees mailing address. When he does go overseas he will have more training before going into combat. This letter does not include a written date but it is most likely from either July 17 or 24.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18697
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 21, 1942
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