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Bryant, David Lee, 1923-2000 (Sc 2799), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Bryant, David Lee, 1923-2000 (Sc 2799), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and full-text scan for Manuscripts Small Collection 2799. Typescripted personal history of David Lee Bryant (1923-2000) describing his upbringing in Todd County, Kentucky, his World War II military service, his capture by the Germans and liberation by the Russian Army, his subsequent work for a wholesale grocery firm, and his wife and three sons. Includes article about Bryant published 5 February 1986 in the (Greenville, Kentucky) Leader-News, and explanatory letter of his son Gary L. Bryant, 21 November 2013.
Allen, John G., 1837?-1863 (Sc 2795), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Allen, John G., 1837?-1863 (Sc 2795), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2795. Pocket diary of John G. Allen, containing a few brief notations made while Allen was serving in the Union Army in 1862 and was encamped near Nashville; letter to his sister from camp, 24 November 1862, assuring her that he has had enough to eat; two promissory notes of Allen’s; and a summons to Allen to appear in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky Court to answer a claim for debt.
Spicker, Maxwell Pryse, Jr., 1920-1985 (Sc 2794), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Spicker, Maxwell Pryse, Jr., 1920-1985 (Sc 2794), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2794. Letters of Maxwell P. Spicker, Jr., to his parents in Louisville, Kentucky, written during his U.S. Army service in World War II. He writes of his training and leisure activities at Fort Riley, Kansas, Seattle, Washington and Gainesville, Texas, and confidentially to his father of his request for an overseas assignment. Includes photographs of Spicker and fellow soldiers.
Johnston, Ira J. (Sc 2792), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Johnston, Ira J. (Sc 2792), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2792. “Memories of a WWII Veteran,” by Ira J. Johnston. Johnston recalls the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, entering the U.S. Army, basic training, his service in France and Belgium, combat on the advance through Germany, the food he ate, interacting with German civilians, a surprise meeting with his brother-in-law, his return home, the Japanese surrender, and his discharge.
Hoffman, Christopher (Sc 1269), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hoffman, Christopher (Sc 1269), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1269. Letters written to his mother in Tompkinsville, Kentucky by Christopher Hoffman during his service in the Persian Gulf War. He describes everyday military life away from the front lines.
Sowers, Henry (Sc 1227), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Sowers, Henry (Sc 1227), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1227. Letter, 9 November 1862, written by Henry Sowers, encamped at Nicholasville, Kentucky, to his brother John. He gives an insight to the harshness of camp life and asks that certain articles (food and clothing items) be sent to him.
Rhoton, Fred, B. 1946 (Sc 1198), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Rhoton, Fred, B. 1946 (Sc 1198), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1198. Vietnam War letters, written by Fred Rhoton (of Clay County, Tennessee), to his aunt Ina Davis and family, Rockfield, Kentucky, describing his military experiences.
Hunter, Sam (Sc 1207), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hunter, Sam (Sc 1207), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1207. Desert Storm letters from Sam Hunter to his grandparents, Robert N. and Lillian Pace, Bowling Green, Kentucky, describing his military experiences. Also includes a letter from Angela Lindsay to Lillian Pace telling about the war.
Clark, Tim (Sc 1208), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Clark, Tim (Sc 1208), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1208. Desert Storm letters from Tim Clark to his cousin, Rebecca Louise Spencer, Bowling Green, Kentucky, which tell of his military experiences.
Rainey, Granville Phillip, 1890-1945 (Sc 1212), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Rainey, Granville Phillip, 1890-1945 (Sc 1212), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1212. World War I letters, 1918-1919, written by Granville Rainey to his sister Mrs. Samuel D. Parker and her family in Evansville, Indiana. He especially describes military actions in France.
Oliver, Michael, B. 1959 (Sc 1194), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Oliver, Michael, B. 1959 (Sc 1194), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1194. Desert Storm letters (2) from Michael Oliver to his wife Peggy Oliver, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Also included is a poem by Oliver regarding his military experiences in Desert Storm and war photos (2).
Dorris, Riley Wilson, 1923-1960 (Sc 1196), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Dorris, Riley Wilson, 1923-1960 (Sc 1196), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and scans (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1196. Letters from Riley W. Dorris, serving on board the USS Harry E. Hubbard, to his sister Eva Wilkerson, Nashville, Tennessee, which describe his military experiences in the Korean War.
Topmiller Family Papers (Sc 2778), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Topmiller Family Papers (Sc 2778), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 2778. Letters and papers of various members of the Topmiller family of Kentucky, Tennessee and New Mexico. Includes letters of Benjamin E. Topmiller to his wife Jessie; letters of condolence to Jessie on her husband’s death; postcards from a World War I serviceman to a young lady in Owensboro, Kentucky; and letters to Victor Topmiller regarding his service to the Davet Home and School for Spastic Paralysis in Owensboro.
Tuttle, John William, 1838-1927 (Sc 1197), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Tuttle, John William, 1838-1927 (Sc 1197), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid and scan (Click on "Additional Files" below) for Manuscripts Small Collection 1197. “History of the Third Kentucky Volunteers” written by John William Tuttle, Wayne County, Kentucky, from a diary that he kept of his Civil War experiences. Includes associated data.
Rood, Bryan, B. 1948 (Sc 1184), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Rood, Bryan, B. 1948 (Sc 1184), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1184. Letter from Bryant Rood to his girlfriend describing his experiences in the Vietnam War.
Thomas, Clifton David (Sc 1163), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Thomas, Clifton David (Sc 1163), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Colleciton 1163. Desert Storm letters, cards, and newsletters (39) written between Clifton David Thomas and family members in Todd County and Bowling Green, Kentucky, while he served in the Persian Gulf War. Includes cassette tapes (2), of a telephone conversation between Thomas and his parents and a narrative about Thomas’ war experiences.
Thompson, John D. (Sc 1164), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Thompson, John D. (Sc 1164), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1164. Desert Storm letter written by John D. Thompson to a third grade class at Ascension School in Louisville, Kentucky, describing his war service in the United Arab Emirates.
Taylor, Robert (Sc 1162), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Taylor, Robert (Sc 1162), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1162. Desert Storm letter (1) written by Robert Taylor to Robert Robbins, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, describing living conditions and news about the war effort. They were both physicians and shared an office.
White, Donna - Letters To (Sc 1166), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
White, Donna - Letters To (Sc 1166), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1166. Desert Storm letters (4) written by three Grayson County servicemen to Donna White's class at Grayson County Middle School, Leitchfield, Kentucky.
Taylor, Jerome W. (Sc 1161), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Taylor, Jerome W. (Sc 1161), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Desert Storm letters (4) written by Jerome W. Taylor to his brother Joe W. Taylor of Alvaton, Kentucky. One letter gives an interesting description of a makeshift, open-air church built in the desert.
Hume, Glee, 1902-1998 (Mss 470), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Hume, Glee, 1902-1998 (Mss 470), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 470. Letters written 1940-1946 to Glee Hume, a teacher at Burkesville High School, Cumberland County, Kentucky, by former students and relatives serving in various military service units around the world.
Sanders, Richard "Richie" A., Jr., B. 1963 (Sc 1154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Sanders, Richard "Richie" A., Jr., B. 1963 (Sc 1154), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1154. Desert Storm letters (3) sent to Kentucky state senator Richard "Richie" Sanders, Smiths Grove, Kentucky, by servicemen.
Fledge, Chris R. (Sc 1135), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Fledge, Chris R. (Sc 1135), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1135. Letter sent from Chris R. Fledge to Linda Lee, Louisville, Kentucky, in which he talks about his family and military life during the Persian Gulf War.
Scott, Kevin (Sc 1155), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Scott, Kevin (Sc 1155), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1155. Desert Storm letters (5) written by Kevin Scott to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Scott, Coronado, California, and to his Uncle Robert and Aunt Jane Walker, Cadiz, Kentucky. Also includes a travel account of this trip aboard a ship to the Persian Gulf in Spring 1989, and newspaper clippings about Scott.
Goldlack, Ron (Sc 1137), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Goldlack, Ron (Sc 1137), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1137. Letters written by Ron Goldlack to his family during the Persian Gulf War.
Radford, A. Todd (Sc 1151), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Radford, A. Todd (Sc 1151), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1151. Desert Storm letters (26) written by A. Todd Radford to this father Robert Radford and family in Louisville, Kentucky, discussing his war service in Saudi Arabia.
Howell, Timothy Keith (Sc 1144), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Howell, Timothy Keith (Sc 1144), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1144. Desert Storm letters (9) written by Timothy Keith Howell to the Snider family of Louisville and a letter from James C. Snider explaining the collection and providing information about Howell and his friends.
Radford, A. Todd (Sc 1152), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Radford, A. Todd (Sc 1152), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1152. Desert Storm letters (9) written by A. Todd Radford to Mimi Bennett and Ruth E. Ernst, Louisville, Kentucky, and to the Women’s Club of Lyndon, Kentucky, thanking them for materials sent and describing war service in Saudi Arabia.
Halloran, Shirley - Letters To (Sc 1141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Halloran, Shirley - Letters To (Sc 1141), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1141. Desert Storm letters to Shirley Halloran, Cincinnati, Ohio, and newspaper clippings about a Catholic-led effort in Cincinnati to send letters and packages to soldiers.
Goad, Kelly Parker (Sc 1139), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
Goad, Kelly Parker (Sc 1139), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives
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Finding aid only for Manuscripts Small Collection 1139. Desert Storm letter from Kelly Parker Goad to his aunt, Pansy Page Allison and family, Ooltewah, Tennessee, describing living conditions at Saudi National Guard Compound; and letters from Allison providing biographical information about Goad.