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Jimmy Ley to Mrs. Opal V. Wheeler - January 28, 1943
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In a letter to his grandmother, Jimmy explains that he will wait to visit her until his mother comes to Florida, as well. He encloses a letter written by his sister-in-law Ruth from the perspective of her baby son Dave. Jimmy sends it on to his grandmother, Opal Wheeler.
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Date Created
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1943
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PID
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grinnell:18672
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John Brown's route across Iowa
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Clipping from Des Moines Register describing John Brown's route across Iowa.
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Date Created
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1859
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PID
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grinnell:186
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John Jensen
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Photograph of John Jensen, of the Mirecourt Trio, by Jack Robertson.
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PID
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grinnell:35254
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John L. Smith to Lucille Ley - November 13, 1945
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John tells Lucille that he has received the final report and that his son is presumed dead. He provides his son's badge (?) number and asks Lucille for Jimmy's number so that he can send the information to the Quartermaster General's office. He says he intends to inquire about the deaths and burials of all the soldiers who were shot down on the 29th of February.
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Date Created
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1945
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PID
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grinnell:26524
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John L. Smith to Lucille Ley - December 14, 1944
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John sends Lucille a Christmas card in which he thanks Lucille for the photos she sent, although his son is not in them. He sends a photo to her. He agrees with her that the prostpects of their sons returning are slim, but wishes Lucille a nice Christmas nevertheless.
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Date Created
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1944
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PID
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grinnell:26525
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John L. Smith to Lucille Ley - June 29, 1945
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John expresses his condolences to Lucille and his frustrations that their sons have not been located in France--alive or dead. He says he has received his son John's belongings and has little hope left for his son's safe return. He tells Lucille a second hand account of the plane crash that killed their sons and he thanks her for reaching out to the Air Commander.
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Date Created
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1945
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PID
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grinnell:26526
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John L. Smith to Lucille Ley - November 10, 1944
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Description
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John expresses solidarity and emphasizes that parents of soldiers MIA must continue to wait and hope, but prepare for the worst. He requests any photos or information Lucille might have and offers the same to her.
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Date Created
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1944
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PID
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grinnell:26523