Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Military promotions; United States. Army--Appointments and retirements--1863; Milroy, Mary--Travel preparations
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, offering what advice he can regarding the possibility of her traveling out to see him. He writes of his chances for getting promoted to Major General.
A draft-like letter, possibly meant for law enforcement or the newspaper. Milroy gives a description of Edward DeReu and his family as well as an explanation of Milroy's accusations against DeReu.
Opera House--Charlestown, Indiana; The Crowning of the Gypsy Queen. Opera Program
This is a program for the comic operetta "The Crowning of the Gypsy Queen" lyrics by Catherine E. Ricker and music by Joseph Surdo. The opera was performed at the Opera House in Charlestown, Indiana on 27 April 1906. The program contains a synopsis...
This item is part of a larger collection of items from the Elam B. Guernsey Family Collection. This ledger belonged to Elam B. Guernsey who ran a general store in Henryville, Indiana. The dates in it range from 1863 to 1872. There is a variety of...
The Sharpe Store was on Main Street in Charlestown, Indiana. It was owned by John Sharpe. This ledger is an account book from 3 January 1850 to 20 August 1851 for the sale of clothing, fabrics, and sewing supplies. In the book, a person is listed...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence; United States. Army--Military life; Korean War, 1950-1953--War work--Red Cross; Military training; Fort Worden (Wash.); Welding
Alfred is at Fort Worden in Washington. He tells about the Red Cross and how they help people get leave to go home if a family member dies. He learns that his job is going to be a welder. He will start welding school at Hudson Point, Washington. He...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Correspondence; United States. Navy--Military life
Lawrence writes to Jesse to thank him for sending letters and the Speed-O-Meter. They have the day off and have been spending it washing and rolling clothes for seabag inspection tomorrow. There are other local boys staying in the same area. This...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio); United States. Air Force--Military life; AMC Air Material Command; Ground Controlled Approach; Instrument...
Marvin is at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He explains what different abbreviations mean including AACS, AMC, GCA, and ILS. He explains what the function is of the jobs. He explains how they can land planes in low visibility conditions. His dad...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (Ohio); Basic training (Military education)--Ground Controlled Approach mechanics; Radar mechanics; United States....
Marvin lives with his wife in regular quarters. He says that he forgets about writing to Jesse. He is at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He attended a basic radar mechanics course in Biloxi, Mississippi. He took a Ground Controlled Approach...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; United States. Navy--Military life; Correspondence
O.E. has a new address and is now attached to an Attack Squadron. He met someone who has relatives in Sellersburg. He really enjoys getting letters from Jesse and wants them to keep coming. This letter is part of the Jesse G. Dorsey Korean War...
Korean War, 1950-1953--United States; Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Schofield Barracks (Hawaii); Military training; United States. Army--Military life; Correspondence; Oahu (Hawaii)--Map
Earl is in Oahu, Hawaii at Schofield Barracks. This camp is like a small town. He included a map of Oahu with the letter. He is planning on going to cook and baking school after basic training. This letter is part of the Jesse G. Dorsey Korean War...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.; Sellersburg, Ind.; Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc.
This is the 1958 February, April, May, June, August-September, and November issues 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...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.; Sellersburg, Ind.; Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc.
This is the 1966 June and October issues 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....
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.; Sellersburg, Ind.; Employees' magazines, newsletters, etc.
This is the October 1968 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...
Louisville Cement Company (Speed, Ind.); The Speedometer (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Speed Way (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); The Warning Star (Louisville Cement Company employee newsletter); Speed, Ind.;...
The Speedometer was a monthly or sometimes bi-weekly 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. The Speedometer began publication...
