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Joe Rendelman papers, 1942-1945, Date acquired: 11/19/2002, Date accessioned: 2020-05-22, bulk 1944

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This collection contains a copy of the oral history interview of Joe Rendelman who served with the 15th Air Force in Italy. He was shot down over Romania after twenty-five missions. He spent six months in a POW camp and was liberated by the Russians in 1944.

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John Albright Collection on Paul Dirac, 1912-1990

2 Linear Feet 2 boxes
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Materials collected and created by John Albright in researching the biography of Paul Dirac, including correspondence, photographs, monographs, scholarly publications, and a 1988 draft of Albright's biography of Dirac.

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John Albright Collection on Paul Dirac, 1912-1990 2 Linear Feet 2 boxes

 

John Allen Attaway, Sr. Florida Freeze and Hurricane Research Files, 1935-1977, 1990-1999

12 Linear Feet 12 Archival Cartons 1 oversize box
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The John Allen Attaway, Sr. Florida Freeze and Hurricane Research Files contain biographical information, research files, notes, and manuscripts for the two books - A History of Florida Citrus Freezes and Hurricanes and Florida Agriculture. Types of documents include government publications, scientific studies, other academic papers, newspaper articles, and first-hand interview notes that the subject used in the writing of his manuscripts. This group of materials was into two series, and then by chapter according to the book. A History of Florida Citrus Freezes includes Attaway's preliminary research, four revisions of the manuscript, as well as promotional materials and tables & captions for the book. Alongside many of the chapters is research materials dedicated to them. Hurricanes and Florida Agriculture includes research, and details of hurricanes from 1882 1998. The first half is primarily excerpts from Monthly Weather Review, later adding the U. S. Department of Agriculture Weather Review (Florida Section) and several other scholarly sources. The seasonal weather reports information was obtained from the Report on Horticultural Protection Work for each agricultural district in the state of Florida. Generally, this covers the range 1937 – 1977.

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John Allen Attaway, Sr. Florida Freeze and Hurricane Research Files, 1935-1977, 1990-1999 12 Linear Feet 12 Archival Cartons 1 oversize box

 

John and Ellen Sheppard Historical Fort Myers Collection, bulk 1865-2000s

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Includes an array of family items spanning the history of the Woolslair and Sheppard families, including personal correspondence, photographs, and publications.

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John and Grace Branch papers, 1928-1945, Date acquired: 00/ca/1998

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Collection includes letters and Victory Mail (V-mail) written by John A. Branch to his wife Grace while he was stationed with the Army in Europe during World War II.  Also includes are letters written before the couple married, letters written while Mr. Branch was recuperating from war injuries, photos, and miscellaneous papers.

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John and Grace Branch papers, 1928-1945, Date acquired: 00/ca/1998 0.63 Linear Feet 2 boxes

 

John and Mable Ringling home drawing, 1967

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Pencil sketch of the John and Mable Ringling home by Vaughn Hughes, 1967

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John and Margaret Leboucher papers, 1922-1946, Date acquired: 03/01/2000, bulk 1945

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This collection contains three letters: two letters addressed to Mrs. John (Margaret) Leboucher, one written 28 July 1940 from Jim O'Reilly, a seaman in Hawaii serving on the USS Blue and brother to Margaret. A second letter dated 7 August 1945 from Jim tells that he is on Peleliu. Attached is a two-sided sheet of propaganda that was dropped on the Japanese.Also, one letter (copy) dated 2 December 1945, addressed to John Leboucher (aka "Frenchie") from Jack Burgess, on Air Force stationary, along with a scanned copy of the envelope art. The collection also contains two pamphlets: "House of Ideas" (1942) on repaired and remodeled houses done by the US Gypsum Company and "Reynolds Lifetime Aluminum Shingles" from the Reynolds Metals Company, 1946.There is one "letter" from the donor, Jean Leboucher, born in 1937, detailing her memories of childhood in MA. The photo scrapbook, from the First World War, is from the donor's uncle, James

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John and Margaret Leboucher papers, 1922-1946, Date acquired: 03/01/2000, bulk 1945 2.00 folders

 

John and Rosalie Morgan Meade collection, 1939-1945, Date acquired: 05/12/2016

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This collection relates to John Milton Meade who served as a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. army during World War II. He received a purple heart and an Oak Leaf Cluster.This collection includes a leather ration book wallet, which contains ten partially used ration books, two certifications regarding x-rays for Tuberculosis screenings, and two receipts.

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John and Rosalie Morgan Meade collection, 1939-1945, Date acquired: 05/12/2016 1 folders