Fred L. Haywood to his sister, Loesa
Creator: Haywood, Fred L.
Date: April 06, 1863
A typed copy of a Civil War letter from Fred L. Haywood to his sister, Loesa. Fred, a member of the 1st Minnesota Battery, writes about his experience at the Battle of Shiloh, daily camp life, and his feelings on the Emancipation Proclamation, He also wrote about finding out after the recent death of a soldier from the 1st Kansas regiment that the soldier was actually a woman who had been posing as a soldier for nearly two years.

Lieutenant Colonel John Conover and Private John A. O'Meara
Date: Between 1862 and 1865
A carte-de-visite showing Lt. Colonel John Conover, staff officer, and possibly Private John A. O'Meara, on horseback near a river. The carte-de-visite was originally in an album belonging to Lt. Charles H. Slawson, who served in Company I of the 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry.

William Henry Murphy, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on William Henry Murphy, Company B, 137th Infantry, 35th Division. William was killed in action near Baulne, France, late September 1918.

Paul Preddy, World War I soldier
Creator: Preddy, Paul
Date: 1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Paul Preddy, 137th Infantry, 35th Division.

Eugene Prall, World War I soldier
Creator: Prall, Eugene
Date: 1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Eugene Prall, Company H, 139th Infantry, 35th Division.

Glenn Popham, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Glenn Popham, 137th Infantry, 35th Division. Glenn died on October 24, 1918 from wounds he received in action.

George W. Piner, World War I soldier
Creator: Piner, George W.
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on George W. Piner, 139th Infantry, 35th Division.

Arthur Wilburn Murdock, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Arthur Wilburn Murdock, Company I, 352nd Infantry, 88th Division. Arthur died from pneumonia on November 10, 1918 at Belfort, France.

John Arthur Mullins, World War I soldier
Date: 1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on John Arthur Mullins, Company D, 353rd Infantry. John died of spinal meningitis on July 14, 1918 at the Ft. Riley hospital.

Maurice F. Moyer, World War I soldier
Creator: Moyer, Maurice F.
Date: 1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Maurice F. Moyer, Company D, 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. Moyer was from Wichita, Kansas.

Russell S. Moorman, World War I soldier
Date: 1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Russell Moorman, Company D, 140th Infantry, 35th Division.

Homer Virgil Price, World War I soldier
Date: 1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Homer Virgil Price, 330th Infantry. While in France, Homer died of pneumonia on December 6, 1918.

Tracy Sheldon Blair, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1927
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Tracy Sheldon Blair, Company E, 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. Tracy was injured in combat on November 2, 1918 and died on November 3 from those injuries.

Harold Wiley Boice, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Harold Wiley Boice, Company K, 137th Infantry, 35th Division. Harold died from pneumonia on October 27, 1917 at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.

Edward James Bogh, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Edward James Bogh, Company G, 140th Infantry, 35th Division.

Albert Edward Bodmer, World War I soldier
Date: Between 1918 and 1921
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Albert Edward Bodmer, 353rd Infantry. Albert was wounded in France on November 6, 1918 and died on November 10 from those injuries.

Walter McKinley Blackledge, World War I soldier
Creator: Blackledge, Walter McKinley
Date: 1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Walter McKinley Blackledge, Company K, 137th Infantry. Walter was reportedly killed in action in France on September 28,1918.

Harry L. Black, World War I soldier
Date: 1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Harry L. Black, Company D, 354th Infantry, 89th Division.

William Wendle Biggart, World War I soldier
Creator: Biggart, William Wendle
Date: 1917-1918
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on William Wendle Biggart, Company M, 137th Infantry, 35th Division.

Stanton King Berry, World War I soldier
Date: 1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Stanton King Berry, 340th Infantry, 85th Division. On October 19, 1918, Stanton died from pneumonia at Vequques, France.

Chester Merle Tooley, World War I soldier
Creator: Tooley, Chester M.
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Chester Merle Tooley, Company L, 139th Infantry, 35th Division. He was born in Decatur, Illinois, on February 5, 1899, but his family moved to Wellington, Kansas, when he was three years old. He attended schools in Wellington.

John Tupper, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on John Tupper, Headquarters Company, 69th Infantry, 10th Division. John died from pneumonia on October 8, 1918 at Fort Riley, Kansas.

George H. Robb
Date: Between 1861 and 1865
A carte de visite of George H. Robb, from Troy, Kansas, who served in Company C of the 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. The carte-de-visite was originally in an album belonging to Lt. Charles H. Slawson, who served in Company I of the 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry.

Edward Guggisberg, World War I soldier
Date: 1918-1919
Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Edward Guggisberg, Company D, 353rd Infantry, 89th Division. While in France, Edward was killed in action on October 26, 1918.

James Nichol and George Held
Date: Between 1861 and 1865
A tintype of James Nichol from Leavenworth, Kansas, who served in Company E of the 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry and George Held from Weston, Missouri, who served in Company B of the 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry. The tintype was removed from an album belonging to Lt. Charles H. Slawson, who served in Company I of the 8th Kansas Volunteer Infantry.