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Start Over Subjects Korean War, 1950-1953 Level Collection
College of William and Mary

Carl Laskey Letters, 1951

0.01 Linear Feet

This collection consists of three letters written by Carl Laskey of the U.S. Navy while aboard the USS Pickaway in the Pacific during the Korean War. Two of the letters are addressed to the Harner family in Lancaster, Ohio. The other is addressed to his wife, Anne, in San Diego, California. Laskey wrote about life at sea, as the Pickaway traveled past Japan to bring troops to Korea. The letters are handwritten and are included with their original envelopes. An addition to the collection is another letter from Laskey to his wife, Anne. In it he talks about life on board the USS PICAWAY and his duties as assigned.

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Carl Laskey Letters, 1951 0.01 Linear Feet

Laskey, Carl

This collection consists of three letters written by Carl Laskey of the U.S. Navy while aboard the USS Pickaway in the Pacific during the Korean War. Two of the letters are addressed to the Harner family in Lancaster, Ohio. The other is addressed to his wife, Anne, in San Diego, California. Laskey wrote about life at sea, as the Pickaway traveled past Japan to bring troops to Korea. The letters are handwritten and are included with their original envelopes. An addition to the collection is another letter from Laskey to his wife, Anne. In it he talks about life on board the USS PICAWAY and his duties as assigned.

College of William and Mary

Carol Cutting Letters to James Richey, 1952

0.04 Linear Feet

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.

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Carol Cutting Letters to James Richey, 1952 0.04 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

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.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Duncan Alexander MacLeod Collection, 1932/1986

0.5 Cubic Feet 1 box
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College of William and Mary

Edwin Petelle Letters to Joan and Tommy Petelle, 1953

0.03 Linear Feet

Letters from Edwin Petelle, stationed in Korea, to his wife and child from June to December of 1953. This collection has not been processed.

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Edwin Petelle Letters to Joan and Tommy Petelle, 1953 0.03 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

Letters from Edwin Petelle, stationed in Korea, to his wife and child from June to December of 1953. This collection has not been processed.

College of William and Mary

Elsie Comfort Correspondence, 1943/1952

.25 Linear Feet

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.

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Elsie Comfort Correspondence, 1943/1952 .25 Linear Feet

Gary Alonzo Barranger

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.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Frank Gaylord, Sculptor, Bronze Casting of Korean War Soldier, 2019

.7 Linear Feet 8 in. (1 unboxed item)

Sculpture of a Korean War soldier cast in bronze. The sculpture is a miniature version of one of the statues in the Korean War Veterans Memorial. This particular sculpture is that located at position 5 in the memorial and depicts an Army BAR Assistant Gunner. The sculptor, Frank Gaylord, was a native of Clarksburg, West Virginia. This item has a four inch base and an eight inch height.

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Frank Gaylord, Sculptor, Bronze Casting of Korean War Soldier, 2019 .7 Linear Feet 8 in. (1 unboxed item)

Gaylord, Frank

Sculpture of a Korean War soldier cast in bronze. The sculpture is a miniature version of one of the statues in the Korean War Veterans Memorial. This particular sculpture is that located at position 5 in the memorial and depicts an Army BAR Assistant Gunner. The sculptor, Frank Gaylord, was a native of Clarksburg, West Virginia. This item has a four inch base and an eight inch height.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Frank Gaylord, Sculptor, Papers, 1900/2018

13.58 Linear Feet 13 ft. 7 in. (10 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (5 flat storage boxes, 1 1/2 in. each) 2.36 Gigabytes 3 files, formats include .iso, .cue, .md5

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.

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Frank Gaylord, Sculptor, Papers, 1900/2018 13.58 Linear Feet 13 ft. 7 in. (10 record cartons, 15 in. each); (2 document cases, 2 1/2 in. each); (1 flat storage box, 3 in.); (5 flat storage boxes, 1 1/2 in. each) 2.36 Gigabytes 3 files, formats include .iso, .cue, .md5

Gaylord, Frank

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.

College of William and Mary

Frederick H. Stady papers, 1940/1953

0.42 Linear Feet 1 legal size Hollinger box

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.

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Frederick H. Stady papers, 1940/1953 0.42 Linear Feet 1 legal size Hollinger box

Stady, Frederick H.

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.

College of William and Mary

George Yusa Letters, 1947/1948

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Collection of five letters, a telegram, and pictures addressed to George T. Yusa spanning the years 1947- 1948. Most of the letters give updates on fellow servicemen from World War II and detail the fear of another war with Korea based on President Truman's talk and actions. Yusa ultimately reenlisted in the Army and fought in Korea. He was severely wounded in June 1951 but recovered from his injuries.

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George Yusa Letters, 1947/1948 0.01 Linear Feet

Collection of five letters, a telegram, and pictures addressed to George T. Yusa spanning the years 1947- 1948. Most of the letters give updates on fellow servicemen from World War II and detail the fear of another war with Korea based on President Truman's talk and actions. Yusa ultimately reenlisted in the Army and fought in Korea. He was severely wounded in June 1951 but recovered from his injuries.

West Virginia and Regional History Center

Harold Henry Miller, Soldier and Teacher, Papers, 1907/2014, bulk 1952/1961

0.8 Linear Feet Summary: 10 in. (2 document cases, 5 in.)
Papers of Harold Henry Miller (24 November 1911 - 8 November 2006) regarding his military service and his career as a high school teacher in West Virginia and Maryland. Miller was a resident of Preston County, West Virginia and served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Contains biographical information, correspondence, photographs, financial records, newspaper clippings, programs, pamphlets, brochures, handbooks, and highway maps. Also contains a soldier's pocket bible with bulletproof shield given by Miller to Paul Ray Cooper (1952); U.S.S. Missouri cruise book (1952-1953); "The Keel", United State Naval Training Center book (1952); and Terra Alta High School yearbooks, "The Altonian" (1948-1950). For biographical information, see box 1, folder 1.
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Harold Henry Miller, Soldier and Teacher, Papers, 1907/2014, bulk 1952/1961 0.8 Linear Feet Summary: 10 in. (2 document cases, 5 in.)

Miller, Harold Henry
Papers of Harold Henry Miller (24 November 1911 - 8 November 2006) regarding his military service and his career as a high school teacher in West Virginia and Maryland. Miller was a resident of Preston County, West Virginia and served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Contains biographical information, correspondence, photographs, financial records, newspaper clippings, programs, pamphlets, brochures, handbooks, and highway maps. Also contains a soldier's pocket bible with bulletproof shield given by Miller to Paul Ray Cooper (1952); U.S.S. Missouri cruise book (1952-1953); "The Keel", United State Naval Training Center book (1952); and Terra Alta High School yearbooks, "The Altonian" (1948-1950). For biographical information, see box 1, folder 1.

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