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Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 19, 1943
Description: Jimmy received a Christmas box from his parents. He thinks the news about the war seems promising, but he is still nervous about Billy being drafted.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18715

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 21, 1942
Description: Jimmy tells about his new schedule. He discourages his parents from visiting since he hopes he’ll be able to get a furlough when classes end.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13230

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 21, 1943
Description: Jimmy finally received several letters from home.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18716

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 24, 1942
Description: Jimmy responds to news from home about Betty’s wedding and a local fire.
Date Created: 1942
PID: grinnell:13234

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 26, 1943
Description: Jimmy sent a photograph of a friend from Barksdale, Kelly and his wife. He mentions another friend from Barksdale, Bob Pyle. He thinks the Russians are doing well against the Nazis.
Date Created: 1943
PID: grinnell:18717

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 27, 1941
Description: Jimmy visits the doctor. He also visits Betty and Shirley in Des Moines.
Date Created: 1941
PID: grinnell:11508

Title: Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 28, 1940
Description: Jimmy describes “Hell week” and the student assigned challenges he had to complete including marching down Main Street in a kilt carrying a sack of four bricks. He mentions his sister, Betty, and he moves to a new dorm room.
Date Created: 1940
PID: grinnell:11457

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

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