1. * (x)
  2. still image (x)
  3. sound recording-nonmusical (x)
  4. Grinnell College Buildings (x)
  5. Image (x)
  6. Photograph (x)
  7. Grinnell College. Department of Music. (supporting host) (x)
  8. 1943 (x)
  9. Grinnell (x)
  10. Search results

Search results

  • CSV Spreadsheet
(31 - 40 of 78)
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 3, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 3, 1943
Description
Jimmy is glad his father visited him before the squadron left Louisiana. He will be able to disclose his overseas address in his next letter.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18694
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 30, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 30, 1943
Description
The first letter that Jimmy sends from overseas is censored. He wonders how the war is going in Italy.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18698
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 8, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - July 8, 1943
Description
Jimmy sends v-mail saying he misses all his family and hopes Billy can stay out of the army.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18695
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 10, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 10, 1943
Description
Jimmy enjoys the comforts, accommodations, and level of freedom at Barksdale.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18679
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 16, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 16, 1943
Description
Jimmy describes a hike with practice gas attacks.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18680
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 19, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 19, 1943
Description
The squadron went on another long hike. Jimmy writes about recent correspondence with family and friends.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18681
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 2, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - March 2, 1943
Description
Jimmy just arrived at Barksdale Field, LA and has not yet been moved to a squadron. He praises the architecture and atmosphere of the Barksdale camp. On the way there, they got to stop in New Orleans.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18677