22 August 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 22, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and assures her that he continues to want her. He admonishes her to talk to him if she isn't confident of his love so he can reassure her. He also mentions that a friend Steve Wallaber is dead as a result of an event with another friend Kevin Pangman. He mentions guard duty and maybe going to Japan or Thailand on his next leave. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.41

29 August 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 29, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and assures her that he continues to want her. He answers her letter and references a fair and a battle of the band contest. He also asks when Monica's new baby was born. He also mentions having trash duty. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.42

10 September 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated September 10, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and how much the photograph she sent makes him miss her. He also mentions that he has five more days until leave and that he will be going to Thailand for it. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.43

16 September 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated September 16, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her. He mentions being at the Da Nang R&R center waiting for leave. He mentions sport scores for the Jets and Mets and the movie he just watched. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.44

25 September 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated September 25, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her. He mentions how much he enjoyed Thailand and hopes she is enjoying her last year of High School. He also mentions being promoted to Sp 14. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.45

25 October 1969

Handy, Gerald, 1949-2020

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated October 25, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her. He hopes she is feeling better and wonders what she was sick from. He also mentions that there is only another 37 days until he comes home and he can't wait to see her. He addresses the letter to Donna Handy despite their not being married.

GLC09908.46

17 November 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. He gives condolences for Dr. Waiters death and agrees with how much the doctor helped his father. He also mentions that there are a lot of transfers between squadrons. He believes they will be deactivating the 41st and 39th squadrons soon. He also saw a friend Jack Wheeler who wanted his address.

GLC09910.18

2 January 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 that the squadron is the same people but a different name. He expects to be transferred somewhere else in the summer as the squadron will be broken up by then.

GLC09910.19

14 March 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 in Europe. He plans to send a box of his things home for them to hang on to for him. In a post script he mentions that greenbacks will be replacing script on his base soon.

GLC09910.20

7 August 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 the "Beirut trouble" as why so many civilians were there. He thanks them for his birthday gift and wishes Wayne a happy birthday as well.

GLC09910.21

18 August 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 hopes to be able to come home for a visit. There are planes on his base that are being sent to Georgia to the Lockheed factory for modification. As per regulation if he has enough money for a round trip commercial flight he can instead get a seat on a plane going to the factory for free. He will let them know if it is possible closer to the date.

GLC09910.22

3 May 1959

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 3, 1959. Joel updates his family his service and the weather. He mentions sending home some of his records and a scrapbook full of photographs. He also mentions taking the G.E.D. (General Education Development) tests and passing them. He has been encouraged to take college tests next and is thinking about it.

GLC09910.23

18 February 1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

4 May 1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 doubts his decision to extend his service rather then receive discharge, but is happy enough.

GLC09910.25

16 August 1923

unknown, fl. 1923

Document

Title: [Voter registration certificate issued to J.A. Wilson]

One voter registration certificate dated August 16, 1923 issued to J.A. Wilson. Signed by county registrars.

GLC09922.01

10 October 1923

Boyle, J.P., fl. 1923

Document

Title: [Poll tax receipt issued to J.G. Wilson]

One poll tax receipt dated October 10, 1923 issued to J.A. Wilson for the due amount of $2.35. Signed by J.P. Boyle, Shelby County poll tax accessor and collector.

GLC09922.02

16 July 1924

unknown, fl. 1924

Document

Title: [Voter registration certificate issued to J.A Wilson]

One voter registration certificate issued to J.A. Wilson dated July 16, 1924. States Wilson's age, race, occupation and residence. Signed by county registrars.

GLC09922.03

1925

unknown, fl. 1925

Document

Title: [Poll tax receipt belonging to J.G. Wilson]

One poll tax receipt dated 1925 belonging to J.A. Wilson for the due amount of $2.00. Signed by a county trustee.

GLC09922.04

15 July 1926

unknown, fl. 1926

Document

Title: [Voter registration certificate issued to J.A Wilson]

One voter registration certificate issued to J.A. Wilson dated July 15, 1926. States Wilson's age, race, occupation and residence. Signed by county registrars.

GLC09922.05

1 December 1926

unknown, fl. 1926

Document

Title: [Poll tax receipt issued to J.G. Wilson]

One poll tax receipt dated December 1, 1926 issued to J.A. Wilson for the due amount of $2.25. Signed by J.H. Taylor.

GLC09922.06

6 October 1942

Hall, Robert, fl. 1942

Typed letter signed

Title: to Charlie

One typed document addressed to Charlie from Robert Hall dated October 6, 1942. Describes having appendicitis, having to change his diet, a recent car crash he was in and needing a position. Encloses a poem entitled, "A Letter to Mr. Woolworth." Printed on stationery belonging to Accident and Casualty Insurance of Winterhur, Switzerland.

GLC09903.01

4 April 1943

Reaney, fl. 1939-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Russell Hough

One letter addressed to Mrs. Russell Hough from Reaney dated April 4, 1943. Discusses a two-week basic training at Camp Campbell, Kentucky; gives advice on gardening; responds to family updates and asks about her health. Written at Camp Campbell.

GLC09903.02

1 July 1943

Brown, Gerald, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Olivia Brown

One letter dated July 1, 1943 addressed to Olivia Brown from Gerald Brown. Details military training and mentions sending money to her.

GLC09903.03

6 August 1943

unknown, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jimmie

One letter addressed to Jimmie dated August 6, 1943. Describes military training and organizing his unit, the general vibe of the naval base, preparing guns and knives for battle. Encloses an article by Roga Conant.

GLC09903.04

7 August 1943

E.C., Ruth, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Chuckie

Two letters addressed to Charles M. Allaben from Charles and Ruth E.C., dated August 7 and August 8, 1943. The first letter from Charles describes training in the military and welcomes him to the navy. The second letter is from Ruth E.C. who describes Miami, includes a navy song entitled, "The Sand Crab's Bleat," and an Ancient Ode to the U.S. Navy.

GLC09903.05