Gary Alonzo Barranger
Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:
John Cigarros Box
Perforated but unfolded box that was meant to hold 10 Cuban cigarettes. The brand is "John" and features a well dressed dark skinned Cuban striking a match to light a cigarette held in his mouth.
Junior to Parents Letter
Letter from son to parents about life in the army in Germany. Mentions looting and keeping German pistols and swords.
Lee Johansen Letters
Leslie Stout Letter to Goldie Stout
Three page letter written on Y.M.C.A. stationary with the heading, "On Active Service" on each page. The letter is addressed to his sister and Stout inquires about his father's health and the status of their brother being called to active duty. He also asks about friends of his sister's and closes indicating that he will soon be in France.
Letters to Max Linder
Two letters addressed to Max Linder from his friends, Carl Hoger, and Carl Hoesel. Both discuss the duties they have as Army soldiers stationed in France during World War I. One work in the mess hall and the other reports of his schooling for machine guns. Both despise the cloudy and rainy weather of France and indicate that their health and spirits are high despite one having recently recovered from the flu.
H. L. Lindsey Letter
Letter to Harry L. Gandy about a mutual friend, Louis Knakal, and his recovery from an operation.
Lois M. Ross Letters
Mary Ellen Vaten Letter
Ten page letter from an unknown person to Mary Ellen Vaten. In it the writer describes an elegant dinner with a judge, colonel, and reverend, among others, and also Papa's new decorations paintings in their house in order to accommodate guests. She explains that the house is in "apple pie" order. There is also lengthy descriptions of wedding plans, and family happenings.
Mother to Children Letter
Letter to children expressing sadness about their illness.
Nesmith Letter, Vicksburg, Mississippi
6 page letter from Mr. Nesmith to his sister from Vicksburg, Mississippi. He describes rowing with a friend along the river, working, and writes a lot about society, politics, and his impression of African American life since the Civil War.
Bill Newton Letter
Letter to son Frank about the war and his plans to marry his girlfriend May. Mentions class differences between Frank and May.
North Carolina Arrest Warrant for Bazel Bunting, a Free Man of Color
One-page arrest warrant issued from the town of Salisbury in the county of Rowen in North Carolina.
William Preston Letters to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bennett
Randolph McGavock Letter to J.C. McGavock
One page typed letter from Randolph to his family dated the 27th of December 1917. McGavock was a sergeant of the 54th Depot Brigade in the United States Army at Camp McClellan, Alabama. He writes to report on the status of his furlough request and his activities over Christmas.
Richmond, VA Letter
Two page letter addressed to, "Brother" dated December 9, 1863. Contents are family affairs, updates on neighbors, and wishes that the Union troops will leave all lands unmolested as the battles in the state continue.
Roanoke Estate Photographs
Collection of 22 black and white photographs of various African American individuals and families. Some of the photographs are labeled with first names and the date of the picture. Dates range from the 1950's through the 1970's. There is also a newspaper clipping of Annie Poindexter that was published in loving memory of her by her children, Lonnie and Marguerite. Poindexter passed July 3, 1959. It is supposed that the collection of photographs are from a Roanoke Estate.
Rubbs vs. Pyrtle Affidavit
Two page affidavit regarding a business dispute over the sale of tobacco.
Phillip O. Sevain Letter
Letter to Paul G. Strong Jr. about life at Camp Croft, SC. Phillip mentions not having much to do and plans to try and visit Paul soon.
Sheet Music for "Victory" by Oscar E. Wilkinson
Sheet music titled Victory for William and Mary College by Oscar E. Wilkinson.
Puerto Rico Slave Documents
Three slave registries from Puerto Rico written in Spanish dated 1868, 1869, and 1871. The names of the enslaved individuals are not known, but descriptions of each, including race and age as well as their enslavers' names, are listed on the documents.
Wyman Taylor Letters, 1953
Thomas Gibbons Letter
Letter from Camp Lee, Virginia discussing basic training in the Army in preparation for war. Thomas, who signs his letter, Roy, laments that he is being held back in the United States as surplus troops in support of others heading over seas. Gibbons writes January 20, 1943 on his letter, but the envelope is postmarked 1944. The later year is most likely the accurate dating of this correspondence.
Troops Arriving at Camp Lee, Virginia Postcard
One postcard depicting men in suits and hats arriving at Camp Lee for intake into the United States Army for military training in preparation for World War I.
Virginia Postcards
Richard Woods Letters to Sally Samson Woods
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