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This handwritten letter was sent from Lieutenant Chase E. Dibble to Captain James P.V. Niell at Fort Kearney, Nebraska on October 17th, 1866 regarding receipts for Quarter Master's property. The letter predates Nebraska's statehood, and was…

A collection of 15-20 postcards that depict historic Kearney, Nebraska. Most of the photographs depicted are from 1905-1920 with some from 1950s Kearney. This collection was contributed at the University of Nebraska-Kearney spring 2014 History…

Group of letters and newspaper clippings from the Kearney Hub newspaper. This collection was contributed at the University of Kearney spring 2014 History Harvest.

A melancholy letter from Kermit Fleming, stationed in Italy in 1945 to his sister, Kathleen Fleming. Kermit claims "the war is over." He describes staying in a barren hotel with only cots and some electric lights. Throughout the letter, he expresses…

This letter from Betty Sengstake to Eugene Sengstake Sr. discusses Ruth's, Eugene's wife, pregnancy as well as Betty's engagement.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot.…

This is a letter from Ruth Sengstake Sr. to her husband Eugene Sengstake Sr. In this letter, Ruth writes her husband updates Eugene on current events in her life.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical…

In this letter, J. A. Ulio, an army officer, informs Mrs. Sengstake that her husband is missing, and that she will be informed if anything changes. She is also told that she is entitled to his pay and allowances.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of…

This letter from the 22nd Bombardment Group to Ruth Sengstake discusses Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s missing in action status, and that there is still hope of finding him.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical…

This is a letter from Mrs. E. Vierling in reply to a letter from Ruth Sengstake praising Ruth's son and reassuring Ruth on Eugene's whereabouts. Mrs. Vierling also has a loved one missing in action.

Eugen Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln,…

A list of Air Medal award winners who were missing in action. This list includes Eugene Sengstake Sr. and nine others.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served…