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Frederic Gomes Cassidy Book Collection, 1888, 1927-1999

57 Books

The Frederic Gomes Cassidy Book Collection consists of 57 books published between 1888 and 1999. The books include fiction and nonfiction books on subjects such as Atlantic history, African American history, Caribbean history, and African history. They also include biographies.

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Frederic Gomes Cassidy Book Collection, 1888, 1927-1999 57 Books

 

The Frederic Gomes Cassidy Book Collection consists of 57 books published between 1888 and 1999. The books include fiction and nonfiction books on subjects such as Atlantic history, African American history, Caribbean history, and African history. They also include biographies.

FSU Special Collections & Archives

Frederick Lawler Papers, 1943-1948, Date acquired: 03/22/1999, bulk 1943 - 1945

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This collection contains the personal letters of Technical Sergeant Frederick Lawler to his wife, Marion, and daughter Mary Ann. Lawler served in the US Army Air Corps between June 1943 and April 1945, first as an instructor of demolitions and then later as an aircraft mechanic. Lawler served in the Pacific Theater during World War II in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands.

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Frederick Lawler Letters to Wife Marion, 1945 - 1948 Box 99.0113, Folder 010

 

This folder contains personal letters from Frederick to his wife, Marion, and their daughter, Mary Ann, from his deployed locations in the South Pacific -- specifically in the Philippines and New Guinea. He is assured that with the Lord's help victory will come. He references the church in the Philippines known as Our Lady of Manoag. He mentions that the Japanese forces are really entrenched in their locations and that fighting will be fierce. His letter dated August 13, 1945 references the news that the war may be over.

Frederick Lawler Letters to Wife Marion, August - September 1944 Box 99.0113, Folder 007

 

This folder contains personal letters from Frederick to his wife, Marion, and their daughter, Mary Ann, from his deployed location in the South Pacific. He asks her to send him some of her home cooking -- such as sweet potatoes and radish mustard. He references an unfortunate incident with the landlord back home in Mass. and his hatred for that "jerk." He thanks her for the recent pictures of her and the baby. There are rumors that they will be moving locations soon.

Frederick Lawler Letters to Wife Marion, circa 1944-1945 Box 99.0113, Folder 011

 

This folder contains undated personal letters or portions of letters from Frederick to his wife, Marion. He references the beautiful moon from the South Pacific and he is delighted to hear of the good news regarding the war in Europe.

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Fred Harwell Varn Jr, circa 1935-2012

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Fred Harwell Varn, Jr., served in the Army Air Force as a first lieutenant and P- 47 Thunderbolt pilot in the 404th Fighter Group, 507th Squadron, 9th Air Force in the European Theater (ETO). The collection includes a manuscript written by Varn's wife, Ruth K. Varn, about his WWII experience. Varn was born in 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida, and he attended the University of Florida from 1941-1942. While at UF, Varn passed the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Examining Board test. In February 1943, he was called to active duty and reported to Nashville, Tennessee. Varn attended training schools in Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama. Between November 1943 and February 1944, Varn was assigned to the 327th Fighter Group in Richmond, Virginia. In 1944, Varn took the Queen Mary to England where he was assigned to the 404th Fighter Group, 507th Squadron in Winkton, England. The 507th Squadron participated in D-Day by supporting forces at St. Lo. The manuscript contains photographs, letters, documents, and news clippings about Varn's experience. Varn was a fighter pilot in the 404th Fighter Group. His responsibilities were to dive bomb and strafe German ground targets. While in Europe, he was stationed in Chippelle, Normandy and Juvincourt France; St. Trand, Belgium; and Kelz, Fritzlar, and Stuttgart, Germany. He took part in some major battles, such as at Arnhem (Operation Market Garden), Aachen, and at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. In his letters home, he talked about life in Europe, and he told his parents of his first time sleeping in a bed with sheets and how awkward it felt. His letters told his family about enemy planes flying over and how flak would fall from the sky onto their tents from American AA guns. The manuscript also includes a pictorial history, which includes pictures of Mr. Varn in uniform with his family prior to leaving for Europe and with his military buddies while on leave in Europe. There are also pictures of the P-47 Thunderbolt planes he flew. Lastly, also included are maps, newspaper clippings about the war and Mr. Varn, and diagrams of attack formations. Copyright Status

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Fred Harwell Varn Jr, circa 1935-2012 1 boxes

 

Fred Harwell Varn, Jr., served in the Army Air Force as a first lieutenant and P- 47 Thunderbolt pilot in the 404th Fighter Group, 507th Squadron, 9th Air Force in the European Theater (ETO). The collection includes a manuscript written by Varn's wife, Ruth K. Varn, about his WWII experience. Varn was born in 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida, and he attended the University of Florida from 1941-1942. While at UF, Varn passed the Army Air Corps Aviation Cadet Examining Board test. In February 1943, he was called to active duty and reported to Nashville, Tennessee. Varn attended training schools in Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama. Between November 1943 and February 1944, Varn was assigned to the 327th Fighter Group in Richmond, Virginia. In 1944, Varn took the Queen Mary to England where he was assigned to the 404th Fighter Group, 507th Squadron in Winkton, England. The 507th Squadron participated in D-Day by supporting forces at St. Lo. The manuscript contains photographs, letters, documents, and news clippings about Varn's experience. Varn was a fighter pilot in the 404th Fighter Group. His responsibilities were to dive bomb and strafe German ground targets. While in Europe, he was stationed in Chippelle, Normandy and Juvincourt France; St. Trand, Belgium; and Kelz, Fritzlar, and Stuttgart, Germany. He took part in some major battles, such as at Arnhem (Operation Market Garden), Aachen, and at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. In his letters home, he talked about life in Europe, and he told his parents of his first time sleeping in a bed with sheets and how awkward it felt. His letters told his family about enemy planes flying over and how flak would fall from the sky onto their tents from American AA guns. The manuscript also includes a pictorial history, which includes pictures of Mr. Varn in uniform with his family prior to leaving for Europe and with his military buddies while on leave in Europe. There are also pictures of the P-47 Thunderbolt planes he flew. Lastly, also included are maps, newspaper clippings about the war and Mr. Varn, and diagrams of attack formations. Copyright Status

FSU Special Collections & Archives

William H. Wallace collection, 1944-1946, Date acquired: 05/26/2015

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The William H. Wallace Collection was donated to Florida State University by Robin Wallace Turco in May 2015.  The centerpiece of the Wallace Collection is a series of forty-six letters and postcards from Josette Asphiotis, a French penpal, to American airman William Wallace from 1944 to 1946.
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French Letters, 1944-1946 15.0022 - Box 1, Folder 001

 

This folder contains 46 letters and postcards written in French by Josette Asphiotis, William's Lyonnais penpal during his service in Europe.

Letters from Judy Murry to William, 1944-1945 15.0022 - Box 1, Folder 003

 

This folder contains seven letters from Judy Murry, a friend of William's Aunt Wanda, to William while he was serving overseas.  The letters are often quite comical and written in an eccentric, flirtatious style.

Letters to Mother, 1943-1945 15.0022 - Box 1, Folder 002

 

This folder contains eight letters, two v-mails, and one postcard from William to his mother.

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French Revolution Collection on Camille Desmoulins, Lucile Duplessis, and Arthur Dillon, 1702-1876, Date acquired: 03/29/2011

2.50 Linear Feet

Cahier Rouge by Lucile Duplessis Desmoulins (red homemade manuscript book/diary by Duplessis, wife of Camille Desmoulins, undated); manuscript letter from General Arthur Dillon to Camille Desmoulins (1793); a small collection relating to General Arthur Dillon's regiment before, during and after the French Revolution (1702-1847); unbound pamphlets including Desmoulins' Le Vieux Cordelier (1793), Desmoulins' Lettre de Camille Desmoulins (1793), and Observations due Comte De Lally-Tolendal Sur La Letre Erite Par M Le Comte De Mirabeau (1789); and an extra-illustrated copy of the English translation of Claretie's biography, Camille Desmoulins and His Wife (1876).

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French Revolution Collection on Camille Desmoulins, Lucile Duplessis, and Arthur Dillon, 1702-1876, Date acquired: 03/29/2011 2.50 Linear Feet

 
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Cahier Rouge by Lucile Duplessis Desmoulins (red homemade manuscript book/diary by Duplessis, wife of Camille Desmoulins, undated); manuscript letter from General Arthur Dillon to Camille Desmoulins (1793); a small collection relating to General Arthur Dillon's regiment before, during and after the French Revolution (1702-1847); unbound pamphlets including Desmoulins' Le Vieux Cordelier (1793), Desmoulins' Lettre de Camille Desmoulins (1793), and Observations due Comte De Lally-Tolendal Sur La Letre Erite Par M Le Comte De Mirabeau (1789); and an extra-illustrated copy of the English translation of Claretie's biography, Camille Desmoulins and His Wife (1876).

UWF University Archives and West Florida History Center

Robert Figueroa Papers, Date acquired: 07/00/2015

2.00 folders
Genealogy files of Robert Figueroa concerning the Fabel Family, with genealogical lineage typescripts showing family from Friedrich "Fritz" Fabel of Waterloo, Illinois (d. 1943) into Europe and primarily German States.  Some materials in German.
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"Friedrich Fabel Branch", Undated (Possibly 1949) Folder 1

 

Typescript. Photocopy from scan of original. Lineage document tracing ancestry of Friedrich "Fritz" Fabel (1864-1943) of Waterloo, Illinois / St. Louis, Missouri Numbering is 1 for Fabel, 11 for 1st child, 121 would be first Child of 12 (2nd child of Fabel); etc. Primarily traces back to Germany back into 15th century. 9 pp.

Robert Figueroa Papers, Date acquired: 07/00/2015 2.00 folders

 
Figueroa, Robert
Genealogy files of Robert Figueroa concerning the Fabel Family, with genealogical lineage typescripts showing family from Friedrich "Fritz" Fabel of Waterloo, Illinois (d. 1943) into Europe and primarily German States.  Some materials in German.
USF Libraries - St. Petersburg Special Collections & University Archives

"Remembering World War II" collection, 2005

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Collection of personal narratives relating to World War II were submitted to the St. Petersburg Times' 60th anniversary commemorative section.
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Friends of the Library 1998-1999 Programs, 1998-06-15

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Friends of the Library Collection, 2006-2014

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FSU Libraries Advancement Board Meeting minutes 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, Friends mailing lists, correspondence, Adopt a Book information, John Shaw exhibit info, Jim Birchfield info, Friends Dinner 2007/2009, income statements, Friends of the Library programs 2007-08, Friends Writing Award, Friends Reception, David Bottoms information,various programs and ephemera related to Heritage Protocol, Friends dinners, FSU Foundations Annual Report 2008

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Friends of the Library Collection, 2006-2014 0.5 Linear Feet

 

FSU Libraries Advancement Board Meeting minutes 2006, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2014, Friends mailing lists, correspondence, Adopt a Book information, John Shaw exhibit info, Jim Birchfield info, Friends Dinner 2007/2009, income statements, Friends of the Library programs 2007-08, Friends Writing Award, Friends Reception, David Bottoms information,various programs and ephemera related to Heritage Protocol, Friends dinners, FSU Foundations Annual Report 2008

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Friends of the Library Ledgers, 1965-1985

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Friends of the Library financial account ledgers

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