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1. Certificate of Service for active duty in the Army of the United States

   Certificate of Service, Armed Forces of the United States of Wayne Clark Raffelson who honorably served on active duty in the Army of the United States. 6.8 x 9 cm.

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2. Papers - Dowell, John Alan

   Interviews conducted by John Alan Dowell with George M. Carter which provide biographical data about Carter and highlight his storytelling talent. Includes interviews with Carter on cassette tapes, transcriptions, tape summaries, glossary, bibliography, and photographs.

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3. Papers - Leach, Mary Jo

   Paper: "Vietnam: One Man's Remembrances" written by Mary Jo Leach for a Western Kentucky University folk studies class. Interview with Lee Scruggs of the 77th Special Forces Reconnaissance Platoon stationed in Southern Laos during the Vietnam War. Interview contains anecdotes and personal narratives of his participation in the war.

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4. Papers - Robertson, J. Lee, 1922-2024

   Interview with J. Lee Robertson conducted by Kenneth Hines and Gil Calhoun in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Robertson reminisces about his life with particular emphasis on his service in the U.S. Army during World War II and his long association with Western Kentucky University.

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5. Papers - Vance, Edward Richard, 1833-1902

   Correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs and family papers of Richard Vance, a Warren County, Kentucky native and U.S. Army officer. After his Civil War service, Vance spent his career at several posts in the South and on the frontier until his retirement in 1892.

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6. Papers - Winchel, Beulah Rhea, 1912-2015

   Correspondence, photographs, travel materials, genealogy, and other personal papers of Beulah R. Winchel, a Breckinridge County, Kentucky, native and a teacher and librarian who served in Japan, Germany and France with the U.S. Army Special Services and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools.

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7. Papers (Akers, Sammie D., 1918-2002) - Akers, Sammie D., 1918-2002

   World War II correspondence of Sammie D. Akers, 1918-2002, a native of Logan County. Also included is a folder of letters to Akers parents, John B. and Bettie W. Akers of Logan County, Kentucky.

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8. Papers (Allen, William Hugh, 1906-1990) - Allen, William Hugh, 1906-1990

   Two letters, January, 1945 from William Hugh Allen in France to his brother Gillys W. Allen in Henderson, Kentucky in which he describes his participation in the Battle of the Bulge. Includes a copy of Gillys W. Alen's 1954 obituary and other family data and photos.

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9. Papers (Aton, Paul Douglas, 1948-1968) - Aton, Paul Douglas, 1948-1968

   .1 - Vietnam War letters written to his father Loyd Aton, of Franklin, Ky., documenting his training at Fort Campbell, Fort Gordon, and Fort Sill and his war experiences, November 9, 1967- July 20, 1968. Includes family's notification of his death and burial information. - MSS

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10. Papers (Barr, Edward Wallace, 1887-1962) - Barr, Edward Wallace, 1887-1962

    Papers, lecture notes and appointment book relating to Dr. E. Wallace Barr's training and service as a dentist with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I; includes a few items of family correspondence.

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11. Papers (Barret Family)

    World War I letters; European travel diary, 1883; notebooks; pictures; and miscellaneous papers of the Barret family of Louisville, Kentucky. Persons represented are Richard Montfort, 1854-1931; Henri (Barret) Montfort, 1861-1900; and their son, Barret Montfort, 1890-1962.

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12. Papers (Becchetti, Paul S., Jr., b. 1939) - Becchett, Paul S., Jr., b. 1939

    This collection consists chiefly of the letters of Paul S. Becchetti, Jr. to his parents, Paul S. Becchetti, Sr. and Theodora M. "Doris" (Kardas) Becchetti, of Poughkeepsie, New York. The letters begin while Paul is a student at the University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, 1960-1961, and continue through his military service with the 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 1962-1964. He gives detailed descriptions of his life as a "m...

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13. Papers (Blankenship, Jerry Wayne) - Blankenship, Jerry Wayne, b. 1944

    Letters, 1965-1968, written by U.S. Air Force pilot Jerry W. Blankenship to his parents Vestal and Verda Blankenship, Bowling Green, Kentucky. He describes military life stateside as well as his Vietnamese experiences. Includes photos of Blankenship.

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14. Papers (Bradley, Robert Michael, 1947-2006) - Bradley, Robert Michael, 1947-2006

    Vietnam War letters written to his parents Sue and Henry Bradley, Jr., of Bowling Green, Kentucky documenting his tour in Vietnam, July 6, 1968-July 5, 1969. Includes information about 1st cavalry division, agent orange, MIA/POW's, veterans issues, and Gerard-Gerard funeral home, 1860-1950.

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15. Papers (Buchsbaum, Lee Michael) - Buchsbaum, Lee Michael, b. 1972

    Paper written by Lee Michael Buchsbaum titled "Sherwood Rudin: Excerpts From a Life," written in November 1990 for a Western Kentucky University history class. Includes essay by Rudin entitled "To Preserve the Dignity and Honor," n.d.

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16. Papers (Burns, Roger D.) - Burns, Roger D.

    Transcription of interview with Vietnam veteran Bobby Lewis concerning his military experiences in 1964. Interview was completed by Roger D. Burns for a Western Kentucky University United States history class in November 1990.

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17. Papers (Carroll, Hillary Bellerby, 1908-1999) - Carroll, Hillary Bellerby, 1908-1999

    World War II letters written by Hillary B. Carroll, while serving in the U.S. Army in The Philippines and Japan, to his wife Katherine "Kate" (Whallen) Carroll, in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Also includes some information and photos related to Carroll's family.

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18. Papers (Carter, Clarence, b. 1897) - Carter, Clarence, b. 1897

    Transcript of interview with Clarence Carter conducted by James Bennett and Crawford Crowe. He relates his experiences serving with the African American 10th Cavalry Regiment during the 1916 expedition into Mexico to capture Pancho Villa.

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19. Papers (Chelf, Frank Leslie, 1907-1982) - Chelf, Frank Leslie, 1907-1982

    Correspondence, photographs, scrapbooks, audiotapes, film and miscellaneous material relating primarily to the political career of Democrat Frank L. Chelf, who represented Kentucky's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1944-1966. Includes Chelf's voting record and bills, research and speeches related to his legislative interests.

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20. Papers (Civil War, 1861-1865) - Civil War, 1861-1865

    Commutation money receipt given to Henry J. McLean, Owensboro, Kentucky. McLean, a colonel drafted into the Union army from Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District, paid $300 to receive a discharge from further liability for the draft. Receipt signed by George D. Blakey.

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