Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Winchester, 2nd Battle of, Winchester, Va., 1863; African American domestics--Indiana--Rensselaer
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing that she read of Milroy's retreat from Winchester and precarious situation in Harpers Ferry. She is anxious to hear of his safety. Ben has hired out with a neighbor for the year.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Home life; Smoking
A letter from Milroy's wife, Mary, writing about friends and family activities, and the war sentiment in town. She writes that Ben was sent home from the army to get proof that he's a free man. Mary admonishes some local men for smoking and...
Charlestown (Ind.); Publications; Chalestown Sesquicentennial Program
This is a program from the Charlestown Sesquicentennial celebration held July 8-13, 1958. The program contains a history of Charlestown and many of its influencing factors such as churches, schools, businesses, organizations, and people. There are...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence; Camp Polk (La.); United States. Army--dentists; United States. Army. Medical Battalion, 120th
Carl has been receiving letters and the Speed-O-Meter from Jesse. He has heard that the area of Starlight, Indiana has been hard hit by the draft. He learns that his brother may have to enlist soon. Carl is in the dental section doing inspections...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); United States. Army. Women's Army Corps--Military life; Correspondence
Mabyn got a letter from Carl Amos. She visited with friends and family in Vincennes, Indiana. She is writing while on duty and she received a call from Harry James. She thinks the weather is mixed up. She is hoping to be home for Thanksgiving. This...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); United States. Army. Women's Army Corps--Military life; Correspondence
Mabyn has just gotten back after a 3 day pass. She has received Jesse’s letter and Speed-O-Meter. She rested while on leave as it is impossible for her to get rest on the post. She states that the Finance Center in Indianapolis will take two...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); United States. Army. Women's Army Corps--Military life; Correspondence
Mabyn looks forward to receiving letters from Jesse. She made Corporal and has added responsibilities. She is planning on coming home for Thanksgiving. This letter is part of the Jesse G. Dorsey Korean War Correspondence collection. Dorsey was the...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; United States. Air Force--Military life; Ground Controlled Approach Unit; Correspondence; Military promotions
Marvin is now a Master Sergeant after 8.5 years of service. He describes various jobs and schooling he had throughout his career. He is working in a Ground Controlled Approach unit. His wife Joy planted the back yard full of flowers. Roy Samples...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); United States. Marine Corps--Military life; Camp Lejeune (N.C.); Correspondence
Max hopes Jesse will get better soon. Camp Lejeune, where Max is stationed, has a basketball team that is on top. This letter is part of the Jesse G. Dorsey Korean War Correspondence collection. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Camp Lejeune (N.C.); United States. Marine Corps--Military life; Correspondence
Max is in the Marines and stationed at Camp Lejeune. He is glad to be receiving letters from Jesse. When Max was younger, he helped Jesse get letters ready to send to soldiers in World War II. He doesn’t know of anyone else who gets letters like...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence
Mrs. Jones wrote to Jesse on behalf of her husband, Jerry, to thank him for sending letters. This letter is part of the Jesse G. Dorsey Korean War Correspondence collection. Dorsey was the Director of Recreation and Welfare and editor of the...
Charlestown (Ind.)--history; Police--benefit; Jamboree program
The Charlestown, Indiana police department had a music jamboree to raise money for the police department on March 30, 1942. This is the program booklet for the benefit. It contains a brief history of the city of Charlestown. Most of the pages are...
Rose Island (Charlestown, Ind. : Amusement Park); Brochures; Charlestown, Ind.
This binder contains a copy of the pamphlet “Rose Island 14 Miles Above Louisville on the Beautiful Ohio”. The pamphlet is an advertisement for the amusement park and contains a history of the land on which it was built. Rose Island was founded...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.; Sellersburg, Ind.; Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc.
This is the July 1957 issue of The Speed Way. The Speed Way was a monthly newsletter of the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana. The newsletter was focused on safety issues at the plant but also included human interest stories. Prior to The...
