Collections

Series of letters from Carol Cutting in Cleveland, Ohio to her fiance, James Richey who is attending Basic Boot Camp at the time of the correspondence in June and July of 1952. In her letters, Carol describes missing him and writes often of how excited she is of their upcoming wedding.

The correspondence includes handwritten postcards, letters, and V-Mail as well as three photographs addressed to Elsie Jean Comfort (referred to as Elsie, Jean and Jeannie) from United States servicemen in the Army, Navy and Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Several of the letter writers are from Comfort's hometown of Elmira, New York. Comfort receives letters from F.W. (Franklin Woodward or "Barney") Harlan; Charles R. Haner; James Ewing, Jr.; Donald Fickers; Richard T. Butts; Dick Murray; Raymond Haven; Roger Comfort; and Willie van der Linden, Comfort's post-World War II pen pal from Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. Comfort also receives one letter from her older sister, Jeanette Comfort.

Papers of Frank Gaylord (1925-2018). Frank Gaylord was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia in 1925 earning national recognition for his work on the Korean War Memorial located in Washington, D.C. A large portion of this collection consists of photographic material documenting the sculptures of Frank Gaylord, including his work on the Korean War Memorial, among others. To a lesser extent, the collection also includes materials regarding Gaylord's financial and legal matters including Gaylord v. the United States, financial ledgers, and price listings. Also featured in the collection are audiovisual materials related to Gaylord's art and family life, and other material.

The Frederick H. Stady papers contains letters written to and from Frederick H. Stady and his parents in Great Valley, New York, while stationed in Japan during the Korean War, 1952- 1953. Stady was part of the 64th Anti- Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion during the war. During his service Stady was promoted twice and writes regarding these promotions and his raise in pay. He also comments on the local people and scenery of his locale, and recalls the work he does within his service in the Army.

Photograph album, circa 1950s, of John Dillinger. Primarily contains picture of Dillinger in the United States Army, with handwritten annotations by his unnamed brother. Includes pictures from the United States as well as pictures from what seems to be Korea.