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1998-09, Photograph, Warren Duncan, Dorothy Page, Joseph Dehaan, Warren Duncan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

Photograph Of Nancy Petty, Henry Farrar, And Iris Hayes, Unknown

Rees Odeil and Patti Mattox Bryant Papers

Photograph of (from left to right) Nancy Petty, Henry Farrar, and Iris Hayes presumably in Nigeria, possibly working through the African Christian Hospitals Foundation. The date of creation is estimated.

Photograph Of The Bryant Family, Unknown

Rees Odeil and Patti Mattox Bryant Papers

Photograph of Patti Mattox Bryant and Rees Odeil Bryant with their children. The children are, from left to right, William, Rebecca, Sara Jo, and David. The photograph appears to have been taken in Nigeria and the date of creation is estimated.

1951-04-03, Photograph, Pfc Dehaan Getting A Haircut, Dorothy Page, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

Undated, Photograph, Framed Medals, Dorothy Page, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

Undated, Photograph, Three Men In Uniform, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

1950, Photograph, Joseph And Dorothy In The Summer, Dorothy Page, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

1950-12, Photograph, Joseph And Dorothy, Dorothy Page, Joseph Dehaan

Joseph DeHaan Korean War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence between PFC Joseph DeHaan, USA and Dorothy Page during the Korean War. A majority of the collection was written by PFC Joseph DeHaan.

Undated, Photograph, Willard And Sharon Stroller, Unknown

Willard Thomas Siebenaller Second World War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence from Yeoman 1C Willard Thomas Siebenaller, USN, to his wife, Ruth Siebenaller, during the Second World War.

Undated, Photograph, Willard And Sharon Standing, Unknown

Willard Thomas Siebenaller Second World War correspondence

This collection contains correspondence from Yeoman 1C Willard Thomas Siebenaller, USN, to his wife, Ruth Siebenaller, during the Second World War.

Panoramic Photograph Of 3rd Liberty Loan Parade, 27th Division U.S. Army, Spartanburg, S.C., 1918., W. J. Armstrong

Local History

A panoramic photograph, taken from the Cleveland Hotel, captures downtown Spartanburg, S.C. in 1918, and in particular, the 3rd Liberty Loan parade, with the 27th Division of the U.S Army marching down Main Street. Numerous downtown landmarks are visible, including the towers of Wofford College, the spire of Central Methodist Church, Cleveland Law Range, the court house of the period, Andrews Building, Belk Hudson Building, the Daniel Morgan Statue and Morgan Square, the intersection of Main and Church Streets, the original City Hall and the Spartanburg Herald Journal Building.

Carte De Visite, Confederate Generals Sterling Price, John Magruder, William Hardeman, Henry Allen, And Thomas C. Hindman In Mexico, In Civilian Dress, Ca. 1866; Print From Negative By Matthew Brady., Matthew B. Brady

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

These Confederate Generals left the United States for Mexico at the close of the Civil War. Standing in the rear (left to right) are John Bankhead Magruder and William P. Hardeman. Seated (left to right) are Henry W. Allen, Sterling Price, and Thomas C. Hindman. Verso indicates original negative by Matthew Brady. Verso annotations do not appear to be completely correct in identification of subjects.

Source: "http://ozarkscivilwar.org/photographs/confederate-generals-sterling-price-john-magruder-william-hardeman-henry-allen-and-thomas-c-hindman/"

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas intends to be mustered out honorably and hopes to secure a position in The Select School when he is discharged. He is dismayed by the "loose morals" and licentiousness of the "fashionable world" he has witnessed in Richmond and Washington.

Letter From Mary Armstrong To Thomas S. Armstrong, Mary Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Mary inquires about Thomas's options for resigning from the Army and reviews the consequences of a recent lawsuit against the family.

Photograph, Four Unidentified United States Officers In Group Portrait Photograph By W.P. Egbert, Davenport, Iowa, No Date., W. P. Egbert

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Four United States/Union/Federal officers pose in a group portrait photograph; two are seated, two stand. Each holds a sword. No subjects are identified but the verso of the photocard identifies W.P. Egbert, "Ambrotype and Photograph Artist," of Davenport, Iowa, as the creator. Creation date presumably American Civil War era, 1861-1865.

Letter From Jasper Yarnell To Francis P. Porter, Jasper Yarnell

Harvey Collection Letters

Jasper Yarnell, a friend of the Porter family, explains that he has not been granted furlough and will only visit Clinton if honorably discharged.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George tells Francis of his declining the Colonelcy of the 11th Louisiana Regiment of African descent.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To William Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas is sending $100 of his pay to his father; keeping some for the "active campaign this summer." The camp is well-provisioned but morale is low.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George describes how his camp faired during a big storm and his interactions with soldiers from other companies that have gathered there.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas relays that Robert Hanson's eyesight is entirely lost and he has been discharged. He expresses dismay at the news from recent engagements in Charleston and Vicksburg.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas is grateful for a photograph Francis sent to him. He asks her for advice on a proper mode of "washing, rinsing, ironing, darning, etc."

Letter From John W.A. Gillespie To Francis P. Porter And Huldah Porter, John W.A. Gillespie

Harvey Collection Letters

John reminisces about childhood while looking at photographs and mentions now having a wife back in Ohio.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George asks his family to write more often and to "never wait an answer." He regrets that Thomas has not written back and worries about his marriage prospects when he gets to return home.

Letter From George W. Porter To Francis P. Porter, George W. Porter

Harvey Collection Letters

George is asking Francis for news from home, shares he is serving as Aide de Camp to Colonel Leggett.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas shares with Francis his anxieties from his teaching days; mentions a "the Market House affair at Zanesville," (a disaster in which 7 people were killed); taking hay from a local farmer

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas fears for George Porter, Robert Hanson, and the rest of the 78th OVI preparing for battle at Vicksburg. He reports that he is enjoying himself at camp and asks for word from the 78th.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas says he would like to see Francis as soon as "Burnside whales the Rebels." He doubts that George is interested in marrying Meda .

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Flavilla Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas talks about the food preparation and other conditions in camp and replies to some of Flavilla updates from home.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Francis P. Porter, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Now in New Creek, Thomas is back in the "tented field" and optimistic about the state of the war. His Regiment is bracing for a raid by Stonewall Jackson.

Letter From Thomas S. Armstrong To Jacob G. Armstrong, Thomas S. Armstrong

Harvey Collection Letters

Thomas laments returning to "the tented field again"; meeting a company that was at the battles of South Mountain and Antietam; posing for a painted photograph; supplies sent to Robert Hanson.