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Truman Comes Ashore at Key West

One photograph dated March 17, 1950 of President Harry S. Truman with military aide Harry H. Vaughan en route to Key West.

GLC08878.1451

[Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property]

One document relating to the Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property dated October 9, 1945. Regarding policies for arrest and disciplinary actions involving the occupying forces.

GLC09930.10

[Release from Active Duty]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945.

GLC09930.17.01

[Release from Active Duty]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945. (Same text as GLC09930.17.01)

GLC09930.17.02

[Release from Active Duty]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945. (Same text as GLC09930.17.01-.02)

GLC09930.17.03

[Travel orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's travel after being released from active duty dated December 29, 1945.

GLC09930.17.04

[Travel orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's travel after being released from active duty dated December 29, 1945.(Same text as GLC09930.17.04)

GLC09930.17.05

[Release from active duty orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945.

GLC09930.17.07

Servicemen's Map of the United States

One map entitles Servicemen's Map of the United States. This map includes detailed pictorial descriptions of the ranks in the Army, Navy and Marine service. It also includes the different division insignia. The map is of the continental United States...

GLC09611.612

Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from...

GLC09996

My Military Missal

One booklet entitled, "My Military Missal," written by Reverend Joseph F. Stedman dated 1942. Item contains abridged masses from the official "Missale Castrense" used by chaplains in all branches of the Armed Forces. Includes the Mass of the
Most...

GLC09818.01

[Portrait of a sergeant]

One undated black-and-white photograph a sergeant standing in a yard.

GLC09645.052

[Portrait of a military serviceman]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a military serviceman.

GLC09645.053

Vietnam War letters written by Gerald Handy [Decimalized .01-.46]

Forty-seven letters from Gerald Handy to his girlfriend Donna Lawyer and her parents Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer. Letters are addressed as if the two were already married but multiple letters mention them getting married when he returns to the...

GLC09908

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief...

GLC09910

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated September 16, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He mentions Donald Durand getting married and notes that everyone seems to be getting...

GLC09910.17

Army Troops Bivouac in Park

One telephoto entitled, "Army Troops Bivouac in Park" dated April 7, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of military officers in a tented area in Jackson Park, Chicago. Wire transfer information states that army troops stationed themselves...

GLC09740.040

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 8, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and can't wait to see her. He mentions mutual friends and the weather in Vietnam. He also mentions an accident at his base in...

GLC09908.37

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated November 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He asks Doris to subscribe to the Covington News for him instead of sending it to him...

GLC09910.18

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated January 2, 1958. Joel updates his family on his holiday celebrations and the dinner with the squadron. He also mentions a change in address since he is now in a new squadron. He explains...

GLC09910.19

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated March 14, 1958. Joel updates his family on a change of address. He is now a part of the 41st squadron. He also mentions that a lot of the men in his old squadron are transferring elsewhere...

GLC09910.20

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated August 7, 1958. Joel updates his family his service. He mentions that a lot of civilians are on the base doing maintenance on the planes. He mentions...

GLC09910.21

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated August 18, 1958. Joel updates his family his service and some dental work. He mentions a carnival in the nearby town and the prizes he won. He also...

GLC09910.22

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated February 18, 1960. Joel updates his family on his luggage and what he is sending home before he leaves base for home.

GLC09910.24

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated May 4, 1960. Joel updates his family on his next posting. He will not be going to Turkey, he would be glad to go back to Germany or France though. He...

GLC09910.25