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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 2, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 2, 1942
Description
Jimmy praises Ed’s letter-writing skills and describes running all the engines for test blocks. He is happy with his final portions of school and attended a Halloween U.S.O. dance.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:18643
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 2, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 2, 1943
Description
The tents were upgraded by adding a floor and sides. He visited a Land Army girl and asks after Betty’s new baby.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18718
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 20, 1940
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 20, 1940
Description
Jimmy hopes to raise his grades, attend a cowboy themed dance, and asks for a change in his allowance.
Date Created
1940
PID
grinnell:11463
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 20, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 20, 1943
Description
After a visit to London, Jimmy has a furlough to look forward to but won’t be able to return home because he is overseas. He is suffering from a cold.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18722
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 22, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 22, 1942
Description
Only four days away from graduation, Jimmy looks forward to moving to a new base.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:18651
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 25, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 25, 1943
Description
For Thanksgiving Day the mess hall had a turkey meal. Jimmy says the war news seems pretty good except for the Russian front.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18723
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 4, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 4, 1942
Description
Jimmy compares new lieutenants with more experienced officers. His letter from Aunt Ida mentions black-out curtains.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:18644
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 6, 1942
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - November 6, 1942
Description
Jimmy talks about the final phases in school and the power of Allison engines.
Date Created
1942
PID
grinnell:18645
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