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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 9, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 9, 1942
Description
After a few days of rain, the group went on a five mile hike in the mud and Jimmy comments on football.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:18646
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 1, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 1, 1942
Description
Jimmy received a letter from Ruth with pictures of Davy. He responds to news about Betty’s wedding tea and sends a bill for Betty and Ed to buy a wedding gift.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:13072
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 12, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 12, 1942
Description
Jimmy ends the carburetion phase. He hopes to graduate around Thanksgiving time. He mentions his father’s scrap business back at home and tells about a parade they put on in the camp.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:13103
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 13, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 13, 1942
Description
Jimmy goes on sick call for athlete’s foot. He writes that last week all of the instructors received promotions, most to sergeants, which greatly improved morale for them.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:13107
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 16, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 16, 1942
Description
This letter is missing.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:13229
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 21, 1942
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
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 24, 1942
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
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 25, 1942
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
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 29, 1942
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
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - October 5, 1942
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