Military life

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Collection contains letters Stanley Ivin wrote to his parents and his wife, Greta, about his experiences on different bases as he trained in the Air Force. Also included is a photograph of Ivins in uniform.

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This collection consists photographs, awards, Livingston's memoir, and newspaper clippings.

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This collection consists of documents reflecting Lovell's training and service through his pilot's log book (1916-26), acrobatic flying certificate, and AEF pilot's identification card. Also contains correspondence and photographs from his military days, and an obituary.

Content Description This collection contains letters, postcards, birthday and holiday cards, and telegrams detailing Matson's experience in the Army Air Corps during World War II. It also contains a calendar with an etching from 1933 and three binders compiled by his mother. The letters in this collection are from Barney to his parents and sometimes his grandmother. Other letters are from Harold Matson, Barney's father, and a letter from Barney's friend, Al, all sent to his mother. These letters...

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This collection primarily contains materials related to the May, 1864, expedition from Vicksburg to Yazoo City, Mississippi, as well as letters of endorsement for McArthur's promotion to brigadier general.