Fifteenth Census Population for Montgomery County, North Wales Borough, Pennsylvania, 1930
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
description: The Fifteenth United States census records for Montgomery County, North Wales Borough, Pennsylvania, for 1930. The census divides the population into categories of name, age, sex, race, marital status, occupants and relation to head of house, whether the home is owned or rented, value of home or rent, whether home is a farm residence, whether the home has a radio. It also records college attendance, literacy, birthplace and birthplace of parents, citizenship status, language spoken before coming to United States, year of immigration, occupation or business, class of worker, whether they worked the previous day, military status, and the war or expedition participated in. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Frissillj, F.D
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital reproduction of original census record by F.D. Frissillj, April 18, 1930.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: North Wales Borough, Pennsylvania

Twelfth Census Population for Albany, Ward 3, New York, 1900
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
description: The Twelfth United States Census records for Albany Ward 3, Albany, New York, for 1900. The census divides the population by sex, race, age, marital status, number of children, occupation, literacy, whether they owned or rented, farm or house. The census also states a resident's place of birth, and birthplace of their mother and father. If foreign born, the person provided the year they immigrated, whether they were naturalized and if they spoke English. A notable resident listed in this record is William Henry Oliver. This is the first census in which William H. Oliver appears he was four years old at the time. During the First World War, Oliver served with American Expeditionary Forces in Bordeaux, France. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public also can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Vespermann, W.M.
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital Reproduction of original census record by W.M. Vespermann, June 1, 1900.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Albany, New York

Draft Registration Cards, 1942
subject: World War, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: The draft registration card for William Henry Oliver, who enlisted in the United States military for the second time during World War II. The card contains the demographic information for the soldier including name, telephone number, age, place of birth, date of birth, name and address of person who will always know your address, employer's name and address, place of employment, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color, and complexion. The Fourth Registration, often referred to as the "old man's registration", was conducted on April 27, 1942. During the First World War, Oliver served with American Expeditionary Forces in Bordeaux, France. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Douglas, D.A.
source: Digital reproduction of original draft registration card, April 27, 1942.
publisher: War Department, Office of Provost Marshal General, Selective Service System
contributor: Oliver, William Henry
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Grafton, New York

Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: The draft registration card for William Henry Oliver, who enlisted in the United States military during World War I. The card contains the demographic information for the soldier including name, age, home address, date of birth, place of birth, race, citizenship, trade or occupation, number of dependents, whether tall, medium, or short, slender, medium, or stout, eye and hair color, whether bald, and disabilities. World War I draft registration cards were completed by approximately 24 million men living in the U.S. in 1917 and 1918. This registration card for William Henry Oliver notes his physical description (brown hair, brown eyes) as well as his marital status (single). During the war, Oliver served with American Expeditionary Forces in Bordeaux, France. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Waldson, William
source: Digital reproduction of original draft cards by [Illegible] Waldson, June 5, 1917.
publisher: War Department, Office of Provost Marshal General, Selective Service System
contributor: Oliver, William Henry
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Albany, New York

Draft Registration Card, 1914-1918
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: The draft registration card for Willie Roberts (1892-1992), who enlisted in the United States military during World War I. The card contains the demographic information for the soldier including name, age, home address, date of birth, place of birth, race, citizenship, trade or occupation, number of dependents, whether tall, medium, or short, slender, medium, or stout, eye and hair color, whether bald, and disabilities. World War I draft registration cards were completed by approximately 24 million men living in the U.S. in 1917 and 1918. Willie Roberts enlisted in his hometown of Starke, Florida, on April 26, 1918. He served in the United States Reserve Labor Battalion, Quartermaster Corps till his discharge with rank of private on April 11, 1919. Born on March 25, 1892 in Starke, Florida, Willie Roberts spent his entire life in the state of Florida. He served in the United States Army during World War I. After the war, he married Ruth Plessley he had a daughter named Geneve. Roberts worked in the railroad industry, eventually moving to Jacksonville working as a train porter. Roberts died on February 29, 1992 in Lake City, Florida and is buried in the Bushnell National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biograp…
creator: Brownlee, J.M.
creator: War Department, Office of Provost Marshal General, Selective Service System
source: Digital reproduction of original draft registration card.
publisher: War Department, Office of Provost Marshal General, Selective Service System
contributor: Roberts, Willie
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Starke, Florida

Fifteenth Census Population for New York City, Borough of Queens, 1930
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
description: The Fifteenth United States census records for New York City, Borough of Queens for 1930. The census divides the population into categories of name, age, sex, race, marital status, occupants and relation to head of house, whether the home is owned or rented, value of home or rent, whether home is a farm residence, and whether the home has a radio. It also reports college attendance, literacy, birthplace and birthplace of parents, citizenship status, language spoken before coming to United States, year of immigration, occupation or business, class of worker, whether they worked the previous day, military status, and the war or expedition participated in. A notable resident listed in this record is Settimo Sorci, who was born in Italy on January 4, 1893. Sorci came to the United States around 1913. In 1918, he was drafted into the United States Army. During his service, he was transferred multiple times from Company B of the 53rd Pioneer Infantry to Company E of the 329th Infantry, 83rd Division. After his service, he lived in New York and married Anna Giangrasso on November 25, 1924, who was also an Italian immigrant. They had two children: Frances and Anthony. His son, Anthony, served in World War II. After Settimo's wife died, he lived the remainder of his life in Port Richey, Florida. He passed away on April 28, 1989 at the age of ninety-six. Sorci is buried in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, along with his son. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Inter…
creator: Mason, Henry N
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital reproduction of original census record by Henry N. Mason, May 11, 1930.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Queens, New York

Abstract of Military Service for Sorci Settimo
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: The abstract of World War I military service for Settimo Sorci (1893-1989). The document includes Sorci’s surname, Christian name, Army serial number, whether White or Colored, home address, place of enlistment, place of birth, date of birth, organizations served in, with dates of assignments and transfers, grades, with date of appointment, engagement, wounds or injuries received in action, dates served overseas, date of discharge, and remarks. Settimo Sorci was born in Italy on January 4, 1893. He came to the United States around 1913. In 1918, he was drafted into the United States Army. During his service, he was transferred multiple times from Company B of the 53rd Pioneer Infantry to Company E of the 329th Infantry, 83rd Division. After his service, he lived in New York and married Anna Giangrasso on November 25, 1924, who was also an Italian immigrant. They had two children: Frances and Anthony. His son, Anthony, served in World War II. After Settimo's wife died, he lived the remainder of his life in Port Richey, Florida. He passed away on April 28, 1989 at the age of ninety-six. Sorci is buried in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, along with his son. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Adjutant General's Office
source: Digital reproduction of original abstract of military service.
publisher: Adjutant General's Office
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: New York, New York

Certificate of Marriage for Merrill Hart McGlamery and Julia Jane Galloway
subject: Marriage certificates--Virginia
subject: Marriage--United States
description: Certificate of marriage for Merrill Hart McGlamery and Julia Jane Galloway in Williamsburg, Virginia on December 24, 1944. McGlamery was living at the United States Naval Hospital at Fort Eustis, Virginia. The marriage certificate includes information about the bride and groom's age, race, number of times previously married, occupation, industry or business, birthplace, parents' full names, mailing address, and date and place of proposed marriage. Merrill Hart McGlamery was born in 1924 in Tampa, Florida. He spent his childhood in Tampa and grew up in a large family. In January of 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army and then also served in the United States Marines. McGlamery served in a signal battalion, through which he took courses in radio operation. After his World War II-era service, McGlamery attended Davidson College and graduated Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1948. He then re-enlisted in the military and served from 1949-1973. He had a long career as an engineer, including work for General Electric as an electronics engineer. McGlamery was also involved in the space program. He later returned to his home state of Florida and was living in Dunnellon when he passed away in 2000. McGlamery is memorialized at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida N…
source: Digital reproduction of original marriage certificate recorded by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, December 22, 1944.
contributor: Hart McGlamery, Merill
contributor: Galloway, Julia Jane
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Warwick, Virginia

Sixteenth Census Population for Jacksonville, Florida, 1940
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
description: The Sixteenth Unites States Census records for Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida for 1940. The census divides the population by name, age, sex, race, marital status, residence, home owned or rented, value of home or monthly rent, whether living on a farm, other residents of same address, relation to head of house, attended school or college after March 1940, highest grade completed, state or foreign country of birth, employment status, hours of work per week, duration of employment, and wages. Supplemental questions include the father and mother's birthplace, language spoken in home during childhood, veteran status, father's veteran status, social security, usual occupation and industry, class of worker, if women have been married more than once, age at first marriage if so, and number of children born. A notable resident listed in this record is Eugene Fricks. Fricks was born on March 26, 1893 to American parents. His father, William Barto Fricks, was from Georgia and his mother, Mattie Jacquess, was from Kentucky. From the 1920s to the 1930s, Eugene was married to his first wife, Ethel, with whom he had three children named Harley, Imogene, and Mattie. Fricks married his second wife, Grace, and had two children named Janette and Joseph. After his service in World War I, he had a career in aviation. Fricks retired from Pan-American Airways in 1961. He lived his remaining years in North Fort Myers and died on May 23, 1976. Fricks is buried in the Florida National Cemetery. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The cor…
creator: Thompson, Roland
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital reproduction of original census record by Roland Thompson, April 24, 1940.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Jacksonville, Florida

Florida State Population Census for Dade County, 1945
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
subject: Miami-Dade County (Fla.)
description: The Population of the United States Census of Florida records for Dade County, Miami, Florida, for 1945. The census divides the population by name, address, sex, race, age, degree of education, birthplace, and occupation or business. A notable resident listed in this record is Eugene Fricks. Fricks was born on March 26, 1893 to American parents. His father, William Barto Fricks, was from Georgia and his mother, Mattie Jacquess, was from Kentucky. From the 1920s to the 1930s, Eugene was married to his first wife, Ethel, with whom he had three children named Harley, Imogene, and Mattie. Fricks married his second wife, Grace, and had two children named Janette and Joseph. After his service in World War I, he had a career in aviation. Fricks retired from Pan-American Airways in 1961. He lived his remaining years in North Fort Myers and died on May 23, 1976. Fricks is buried in the Florida National Cemetery. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Beers, Herbert
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital reproduction of original census record by Herbert Beers, April 28, 1945.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Dade County, Florida

Thirteenth Census Population for Hamilton County, Tennessee, 1910
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
description: The Thirteenth United States Census records for Hamilton County, Civil District No. 2, Tennessee for 1910. The census divides the population by sex, race, age, marital status, number of children, occupation, literacy, whether they owned or rented, farm or house, if they were a Civil War veteran, whether they were blind, deaf or dumb, the place of birth and mother tongue of foreign-born persons and their parents. If foreign born, the person was required to provide the year they immigrated, whether they were naturalized and if they were able to speak English. A notable resident listed in this record is Eugene Fricks. Fricks was born on March 26, 1893 to American parents. His father, William Barto Fricks, was from Georgia and his mother, Mattie Jacquess, was from Kentucky. From the 1920s to the 1930s, Eugene was married to his first wife, Ethel, with whom he had three children named Harley, Imogene, and Mattie. Fricks married his second wife, Grace, and had two children named Janette and Joseph. After his service in World War I, he had a career in aviation. Fricks retired from Pan-American Airways in 1961. He lived his remaining years in North Fort Myers and died on May 23, 1976. Fricks is buried in the Florida National Cemetery. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the U…
creator: Willhart, John B
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital reproduction of original census record by John B. Willhart, April 21, 1910: Enumerated district: 77, 7A.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Hamilton County, Tennessee

Thirteenth Census Population for New York City, Borough of Brooklyn, 1910
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
description: The Thirteenth United States Census records for Kings County, New York City, Borough of Brooklyn, New York, for 1910. The census divides the population by sex, race, age, marital status, number of children, occupation, literacy, whether they owned or rented, farm or house, if they were a Civil War veteran, whether they were blind, deaf or dumb, the place of birth and mother tongue of foreign-born persons and their parents. If foreign born, the person was required to provide the year they immigrated, whether they were naturalized and if they were able to speak English. A notable resident listed in this record is William Otto Grupp (1901-1988). This is the first census in which William Otto Grupp appears. Born on April 1, 1901 in Brooklyn, New York, Grupp was a first-generation German-American. He enlisted in the United States Navy on July 5, 1918, at the age of eighteen. He served at several locations, including the USS Indiana. After his service, Grupp married Katherine Riebling, with whom he had two daughters. Grupp died on November 17, 1988, and is buried in the Bushnell National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Lurace, Frank
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital reproduction of original census record by Frank Lurace, April 22, 1910.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Brooklyn, New York

Abstract of Military Service for William Grupp
subject: World War, 1914-1918
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: The abstract of World War I military service for Fireman Second Class William Otto Grupp (1901-1988). The document includes Grupp’s name, service number, where and when he enlisted, his age at entrance, rate, home address, a list of where and when he served, his rank at each place he served, the date and place of his discharge, and his rating at the time of his discharge. Born on April 1, 1901, in Brooklyn, New York, Grupp was a first-generation German-American. He enlisted in the United States Navy on July 5, 1918, at the age of eighteen. He served at several locations, including the USS Indiana. After his service, Grupp married Katherine Riebling, with whom he had two daughters. Grupp died on November 17, 1988, and is buried in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engages UCF students in research and writing and fosters collaboration between students, faculty and local Central Florida schools to produce interactive curriculum for k-12 students. The corresponding website exhibit uses RICHES Mosaic Interface to create a digital archive of related data. The public can use the project-developed augmented-reality app at more than 100 gravesites at the Florida National Cemetery, where they can access the UCF student-authored biographies of veterans.
creator: Adjutant General's Office, New York
source: Digital reproduction of original typewritten abstract of military service, June 14, 1919.
publisher: Adjutant General's Office, New York
contributor: Grupp, William
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Brooklyn, New York
coverage: Naval Training Station, New Port, Road Island
coverage: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Virginia

Fifteenth Census Population for Double Run, Militia District 1762, Georgia, 1930
subject: Census--United States
subject: Population--United States
subject: Double Run (Ga.)
description: The Fifteenth United States census records for Double Run, Georgia in Hickox County for 1930. The census divides the population into categories of name, age, sex, race, marital status, occupants and relation to head of house, whether the home is owned or rented, value of home or rent, whether home is a farm residence, and whether the home has a radio. It also records college attendance, literacy, birthplace and birthplace of parents, citizenship status, language spoken before coming to United States, year of immigration, occupation or business, class of worker, whether they worked the previous day, military status, and the war or expedition participated in. A notable individual listed in this record is Major James Lamarr Moore (1923-1994), who appears on sheet 2B, line 78. Major Moore was born to Raymond R. Moore and Nettie Mae Moore on December 14, 1923 in Oxford, Alabama. At the time of the census, James (line 74) was six years old and Raymond Moore (listed as G. R.) was a farmer. His parents are listed on lines 76 and 77, and his four siblings are listed on lines 79, 80, and 1 and 2 on the next sheet. James enlisted in the United States Army on January 1, 1923, to serve in World War II. His military career spanned two decades and he ended his service as a Major. As a civilian, he married twice and had four children and three step-children. He owned and operated GEICO Insurance offices and was also a partner in the Fed Chek organization, where he served as Vice President. He died from heart failure of June 26, 1994, and is interned at Florida National Cemetery in section MC, site 19.He is one of the individuals commemorated in the Veterans Legacy Project. In 2017, the University of Central Florida was one of three universities selected to launch the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program. The program engaged a team of scholars to make the life stories of veterans buried in the Florida National Cemetery available to the public. The project engag…
creator: Owens, Esther J.
creator: United States Census Bureau
source: Digital reproduction of original census record by Esther J. Owens, April 7, 1930: Census Place: Double Run, Wilcox, Georgia
source: Roll: 393
source: Page: 3B
source: Enumeration District: 0018
source: Image: 728.0
source: FHL microfilm: 2340128.
publisher: United States Census Bureau
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Double Run, Georgia

Memorial Signs Outside Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of handmade signs placed along a sidewalk outside the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to commemorate the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The signs contain various words of support, love and empathy. was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida

Memorial Items Outside Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of memorial items at a vigil that was held for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The event was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. The vigil site contains flowers, signs, flags, candles, keepsakes, stuffed animals, drawings, paintings, and arts and crafts. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida

If We Stand Together Hope Will Find A Way
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of a handmade sign placed at a vigil that was held for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The sign is reads, "If We Stand Together Hope Will Find A Way." The words are painted in black and the background is the colors of the rainbow. The vigil was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida

Crowd at Vigil for Pulse
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of a large crowd that gathered for a vigil that was held for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The event was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida

Orlando United Banner at Orlando City Hall
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of a banner displayed in the front of Orlando's City Hall building. The banner contains a photograph of the city skyline, Lake Eola and the hashtag phrase "#OrlandoUnited." The photo was taken during a vigil that was held for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The event was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Orlando City Hall, Orlando, Florida

Flowers at Pulse Vigil at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of three bouquets of flowers laid on the ground at a vigil that was held for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The event was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida

John "Buddy" Dyer at Pulse Vigil at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
subject: Mayors--United States
description: Original photograph of Orlando Mayor John Hugh "Buddy" Dyer speaking at a vigil that was held for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The event was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida

Pulse Vigil at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original aerial photograph of a vigil that was held for the victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. The event was held at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts at 445 South Magnolia Avenue in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2016. A crowd is gathered around the site to mourn and pay their respects. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida

Names of Pulse Victims
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photographs of a painting of a heart with the names of all the victims of a mass shooting that occurred at Pulse nightclub. The canvas painting was placed in front of the club as a tribute to the victims. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

St. Matthew's Tavern Pulse Tribute
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photographs of a mural painted on St. Matthew's Tavern in tribute to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting. 49 white ribbons, each representing one of the victims, are hung on a palm tree next to the front door. Located at 1300 North Mills Avenue, the building housing St. Matthew's Tavern was once a neighborhood gay bar called Paradise. St. Matthew's Tavern opened in December 2013, featuring a tavern style theme mixed with church pews. The bar allows St. Dorothy's Catholic Community to host Mass every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The group celebrates "love without judgment flowing from Catholic Apostolic tradition." St. Dorothy's, who is not affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese, welcomes members who are divorced, gay or "recovering" Catholic. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: St. Matthew's Tavern, Orlando, Florida

Rainbow Flags
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photographs of two rainbow flags placed in front of Pulse nightclub in memorial to the victims of the mass shooting that occurred there. The rainbow flag is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride and the LGBT social movements. It is also used as a symbol of peace and cooperation. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

Pulse Sign
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of a sign in front of Pulse nightclub containing the club's name and logo. The sign is surrounded by candles, keepsakes, stuffed animals, photographs of victims, drawings, paintings, flowers, arts and crafts, which were placed in tribute to the victims of a mass shooting that occurred there. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

Orlando United
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of a rainbow colored banner posted by the City of Orlando on a streetlight post on Orange Avenue, down the street from Pulse nightclub. The banner reads, "Orlando United. #OrlandoUnited. Downtown South". Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Orlando, Florida

Memorial Items Notice
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photographs of two notices posted for mourners in front of Pulse nightclub after a mass shooting occurred there. Both notices contain a rainbow colored logo of the Lake Eola fountain in the bottom right corner with the caption, "#OrlandoUnited". The first notice reads, "Memorial items will be carefully collected regularly for their long term preservation at the Orange County Regional History Center. For more information, visit thehistorycenter.org." The second notice reads, "Flowers will be collected regularly and organically turned into soil that will be used in gardens throughout the city." Both messages are printed in Spanish and English. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

For Only Love Can Conquer Hate
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
subject: Gaye, Marvin
description: Original photographs of a billboard in The Milk District of downtown Orlando, Florida. The mural features a portrait of singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye in front of a rainbow, along with a quote of his that says, "For only love can conquer hate." The lower left corner says, "Orlando United". Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: Orlando, Florida

Pulse's Temporary Fence
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photographs of a temporary fence erected around Pulse nightclub after a mass shooting occurred there. The chain link fence contains a black tarp with messages written on it along with flags, posters, and other tribute items left there by mourners. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

Water Cooler
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photograph of a large white cooler in front of Pulse nightclub. Messages are written on the cooler, which also has a sign taped to it that says, "FREE COLD WATER". Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photograph: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

Pulse Memorial Items
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photographs of memorial items placed in front of Pulse nightclub in tribute to the victims of the mass shooting that occurred there. Among the items are photographs, stuffed animals, homemade signs, art, candles, banners, t-shirts, flags, and flowers. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

Tribute Candles
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
description: Original photographs of two groups of novena prayer candles placed in front of Pulse nightclub in tribute to the victims of the mass shooting that occurred there. Among the candles are keepsakes, stuffed animals, photographs of victims, drawings, paintings, flowers, arts and crafts. Pulse was located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida. In the early hours of June 12, 2016, an American born security guard named Omar Mir Seddique Mateen shot and killed 49 people and wounded an additional 53 at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, who swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), was shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department after a three-hour standoff. The incident was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in United States history, the deadliest terrorist attack in the United States since the September 11th attacks of 2001, and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in United States history. Most of the victims were Latino, as the club was hosting a Latin Night at the time of the massacre.
creator: Cravero, Geoffrey
source: Original color photographs: RICHES of Central Florida, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Images
coverage: Pulse, Orlando, Florida

Oral History of Scott Peterson
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
subject: Music--Florida
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Gay culture--United States
description: An oral history interview of Scott Peterson, a member of the Orlando Gay Chorus. The interview was conducted by Sarah Schneider at the Orlando Public Library in Orlando, Florida, on October 23rd, 2016. Some of the topics covered include an introduction, joining the Orlando Gay Chorus, his favorite productions, the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub and its aftermath, the Orlando Gay Chorus’s response to the Pulse tragedy, the community response to the tragedy, the significance of Pulse before and after the mass shooting, the role of social media in the aftermath of the tragedy, the long-term consequences of the tragedy, and the significance of the Orlando Gay Chorus.
creator: Peterson, Scott
creator: Schneider, Sarah
source: Peterson, Scott. Interviewed by Sarah Schneider, October 23, 2016. Audio record available. RICHES of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
coverage: Des Moines, Iowa
coverage: Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando, Florida
coverage: GALA Choruses Festival, Denver, Colorado
coverage: Joy Metropolitan Community Church, Orlando, Florida
coverage: Orlando, Florida
coverage: Pulse nightclub, Orlando, Florida

Oral History of Patty Sheehan
subject: Orlando (Fla.)
subject: Music--Florida
subject: Mass shootings
subject: Memorials--Florida
subject: Gay liberation movement
subject: Gay rights
subject: Municipal government--United States
description: An oral history interview of Patty Sheehan, Orlando’s first openly gay city commissioner. The interview was conducted by Kalynn Smith at Sheehan’s offices at Orlando City Hall in Orlando, Florida, on April 11th, 2017. Some of the topics covered include an introduction, how the challenges of growing up gay shaped her activism, how coming out affected her familial relationships and career, identifying items in her collection, Michael’s March and bringing together the gay and lesbian communities over HIV/AIDS, the stigma of HIV/AIDS and how shame kills, facing discrimination while running for office, civil rights activism as city commissioner, becoming an advocate for marriage equality, and her favorite accomplishments as City Commissioner.
creator: Sheehan, Patty
creator: Smith, Kalynn
source: Sheehan, Patty. Interviewed by Kalynn Smith, April 11, 2017. Audio record available. RICHES of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida.
publisher: RICHES of Central Florida
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
coverage: Audubon Park Covenant Church, Orlando, Florida
coverage: Greenwood Cemetery
coverage: Lake Eola Park
coverage: Orlando
coverage: Pulse nightclub

World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Military Personnel from Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, and St. Lucie Counties
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
description: A list of U.S. Army servicemen reporter either killed or missing during World War II. This particular page shows servicemen from Polk, Putnam, St. Johns, and St. Lucie Counties, Florida. A notable soldier listed in this record is First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944). 1st Lt. Morgan was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the end of World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. A second memorial was organized by his family is at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania.
source: Digital reproduction of original record, 1946: National Archives Identifier 305285, Record Group 407, Modern Military Records LICON, Textual Archives Services Division, National Archives at College Park, College Park, Maryland.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Polk County, Florida
coverage: Putnam County, Florida
coverage: St. Johns County, Florida
coverage: St. Lucie County, Florida

Sixteenth Census Population Schedule for Greensburg, Pennsylvania
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in 1940. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident included in this record is First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944). 1st Lt. Morgan was born in Greensburg on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Grace Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the end of World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. A second memorial was organized by his family is at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record, April 15, 1940: Image Number 00188, Digital Folder Number 005456760, Affiliate Film Number 3630, Affiliate Publication Number T627, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Fifteenth Census Population Schedule for Greensburg, Pennsylvania
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Greensburg, Pennsylvania, in 1930. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident included in this record is First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944). 1st Lt. Morgan was born in Greensburg on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Grace Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the end of World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. A second memorial was organized by his family is at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record, April 16, 1930: Image Number 00023, Digital Folder Number 004953423, GS Film Number 2341890, Affiliate Film Number 2156, Affiliate Publication Number T626, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Application for World War II Compensation for Frank Black Morgan
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
description: An application for World War II Compensation completed by Edna Grace Morgan, the mother of First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944). 1st Lt. Morgan was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the end of World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. A second memorial was organized by his family is at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania.
creator: Morgan, Edna Grace
source: Digital reproduction of original typewritten application.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Greensburg, Pennsylvania
coverage: St. Petersburg, Florida

Memorial Marker for First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
description: A memorial marker for First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944) at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the of the end of World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Black, Marsha
source: Original <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=32415773" target="_blank">color digital image by Marsha Black.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Parker Presbyterian Cemetery, Parker, Pennsylvania

Draft Registration Card for First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A draft registration card for First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944). 1st Lt. Morgan was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the end of World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. A second memorial was organized by his family is at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania.
source: Digital reproduction of original typewritten draft registration card, July 1, 1941.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Greensburg, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania

Headstone of Private Ralph Brantley at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
subject: Army
description: Headstone for Private Ralph Brantley (1922-1944). Pvt. Brantley was born in Georgia in 1923, but had migrated to Spartanburg, South Carolina, by 1930. By 1940, he was residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Pvt. Brantley served in the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division during World War II. He was Killed in Action (KIA) and is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Original <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56371331">color digital image by Dwight Anderson: Private Collection of Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Sixteenth Census Population Schedule for Jacksonville
subject: Jacksonville (Fla.)
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Jacksonville, Florida, in 1940. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident included in this record is Private Ralph Brantley (1922-1944). Pvt. Brantley was born in Georgia in 1923, but had migrated to Jacksonville, Florida, by 1940. By 1940, he was residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Pvt. Brantley served in the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division during World War II. He was Killed in Action (KIA) and is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record by Irene Register, April 11, 1940: Image Number 01030, Digital Folder Number 005449614, Affiliate Film Number 623, Affiliate Publication Number T627, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Jacksonville, Florida

Fifteenth Census Population Schedule for Spartanburg, South Carolina
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1930. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident included in this record is Private Ralph Brantley (1922-1944). Pvt. Brantley was born in Georgia in 1923, but had migrated to Spartanburg, South Carolina, by 1930. By 1940, he was residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Pvt. Brantley served in the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division during World War II. He was Killed in Action (KIA) and is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record by William F. Smith, April 16, 1930: Image Number 00551, Digital Folder Number 004953480, GS Film Number 2341947, Affiliate Film Number 2213, Affiliate Publication Number T626, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Spartanburg, South Carolina

Headstone Inscription and Interment Record for Private Ralph Brantley
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
subject: Army
description: The headstone inscription and interment record for Private Ralph Brantley (1922-1944). Pvt. Brantley was born in Georgia in 1923, but had migrated to Spartanburg, South Carolina, by 1930. By 1940, he was residing in Jacksonville, Florida. Pvt. Brantley served in the 180th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division during World War II. He was Killed in Action (KIA) and is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original typewritten headstone inscription and interment record.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Telegram from J. A. Ulio to Edna P. Hancock (March 11, 1944)
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A telegram from Adjutant General J. A. Ulio to Edna P. Hancock. In the telegram, AG Ulio informs Hancock that her husband, then-Private John B. Hancock (1913-1944), had been injured in action of February 12, 1944. Sergeant Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in Operation Husky for the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 to tour southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Ulio, J. A.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page typewritten telegram from J. A. Ulio to Edna P. Hancock, March 11, 1944: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Italy

World War II K-Ration Menu
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Army
description: A typical K-ration menu during World War II. This menu was owned by Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944), who served in the U.S. Army during the war. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. He managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page menu: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hancock, John B.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Italy
coverage: France

Headstone of Sergeant John B. Hancock at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
subject: Army
description: The headstone of Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1945) at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Original <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56372799">color digital image by Dwight Anderson: Private Collection of Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Italian Currency During World War II
subject: Currency
description: Italian currency issued during World War II. The Italian lira (₤) was the currency used in Italy and its colonies until the Euro was adopted in 2002. This particular bill was likely used by Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944), an American soldier. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in Operation Husky for the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 to tour southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original bill: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hancock, John B.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: application/pdf
language: ita
type: Still Image
coverage: Italy

Headstone of First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: The headstone of First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944). 1st Lt. Morgan was born on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Grace Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the end of the World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in France. A second memorial was organized by his family is at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56374382">color digital image by Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Épinal American Cemetery France

Headstone Inscription and Interment Record for First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
description: The headstone inscription and interment record for First Lieutenant Frank Black Morgan (1920-1944). 1st Lt. Morgan was born on January 28, 1920, to Samuel Morgan and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern Irish descent, working in the publishing industry as an editor and linotype operation. Edna Grace Morgan (née Black) was a native of Pennsylvania. 1st Lt. Morgan had two older brothers: Samuel Cree Morgan (1909-1990) and James Alexander Morgan (1912-1982). The Morgans owned a home on 17 Clopper Street in Greensburg, where 1st Lt. Morgan resided until he entered active service on April 27, 1942, out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 22. 1st Lt. Morgan trained at MacDuill Field, a U.S. Army Air Corps which would become MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, and then served with the 555th Bomber Squadron, a unit within the 386th Bomber Group. 1st Lt. Morgan served his country with distinction, earning an Air Medal with Eight Oak Leaf Clusters. He died on December 20, 1944, four days into the Ardennes Counteroffensive, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. His death is listed as non-battle related, suggesting that he may have been one of the many Martin B-26 Marauder crashes at takeoff or upon landing. 1st Lt. Morgan died just before the end of the World War II at the age of 24. 1st Lt. Morgan is buried in Plot B, Row 39, Grave 46 at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in France. A second memorial was organized by his family is at Parker Presbyterian Cemetery in Parker, Pennsylvania.
source: Digital reproduction of original typewritten headstone inscription and interment record.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Headstone of Second Lieutenant Richard Lee McClintock at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
description: The headstone of Second Lieutenant Richard Lee McClintock (1921-1944), who served in the 276th Infantry Regiment of the 70th Infantry Division during World War II. 2nd Lt. McClintock was born in South Carolina in 1914. He married Jewel McClintock before enlisting in the U.S. Army at Camp Blanding near Starke, Florida, in 1942. 2nd Lt. McClintock served in advanced party within the division called Task Force Herren, whose mission was to take defensive positions along the west bank of the Rhine to stall what would be the final German offensive in the west, Operation Nordwind. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Star for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy." 2nd Lt. McClintock was Killed in Action (KIA) on January 5, 1945, and is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56374075">color digital image by Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

70th Infantry Division Patch
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A patch for the U.S. Army's 70th Infantry Division, which was nicknamed the Trailblazers. The division was activated at Camp Adair in Oregon in 1943, and served in Europe during World War II. The 70th Division participated in the Ardennes Counteroffensive (also called the Battle of the Bulge), the Rhineland Campaign, and the Central Europe Campaign. A notable soldier in the 70th Infantry Division was Second Lieutenant Richard Lee McClintock (1921-1944), who served in the 276th Infantry Regiment. 2nd Lt. McClintock was born in South Carolina in 1914. He married Jewel McClintock before enlisting in the U.S. Army at Camp Blanding near Starke, Florida, in 1942. 2nd Lt. McClintock served in advanced party within the division called Task Force Herren, whose mission was to take defensive positions along the west bank of the Rhine to stall what would be the final German offensive in the west, Operation Nordwind. He was awarded a Purple Heart and Silver Star for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy." 2nd Lt. McClintock was Killed in Action (KIA) on January 5, 1945, and is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of <a href="http://www.wartimepress.com/archives.asp?TID=039%2070th%20Infantry%20Division&amp
source: MID=Infantry%20Divisions&amp
source: q=369&amp
source: FID=89">original patch.
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Camp Adair, Oregon
coverage: Ardennes-Alsace
coverage: Rhineland

Note and Gift from John B. Hancock to Edna P. Hancock
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A note and gift from Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) to his wife, Edna P. Hancock. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation inthe Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Hancock, John B.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page handwritten note from John B. Hancock to Edna P. Hancock: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Auburndale, Florida

Killed in Action
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A newspaper obituary announcing that Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) had been Killed in Action (KIA) while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original newspaper obituary, May 1945: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Auburndale, Florida

45th Infantry Division Insignia
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Army
description: The insignia for the U.S. Army's 45th Infantry Division. The original insignia was approved in August of 1924 and featured a swastika, which was a symbol commonly used by Native Americans from the Mississippian culture. With the rise of Germany's Nazi Party, which also used a swastika, the 45th Division retired its original insignia and replaced it in 1939 with another Native American symbol called the Thunderbird. A notable member of the 45th Infantry Division during World War II. Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original insignia: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Postcards from Sergeant John B. Hancock to Edna P. Hancock (July 1944)
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
description: A series of photographic postcards and an envelope sent from Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) to his wife, Edna P. Hancock in July of 1944. The photographs feature various scenes in Rome, Italy. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original photographic postcards: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hancock, John B.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: application/pdf
language: eng
language: ita
type: Still Image
coverage: Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome, Italy
coverage: Corso Trieste, Rome, Italy
coverage: Piazzale di Porta Pia, Rome, Italy
coverage: Canova Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Rome, Italy

A Pocket Reference Guide: Army, Navy, Marine Corps Insignia
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Army
subject: Navy
subject: Marine Corps
description: A pocket reference guide for insignias of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. This reference guide was owned by Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944). Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original 6-page guide: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Auburndale, Florida

Letter from John R. Hull to Edna P. Hancock (April 23, 1945)
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A letter from First Lieutenant John R. Hull to Edna P. Hancock dated April 23, 1945. In the letter, 1st Lt. Hull expresses sympathy for the death of Hancock's husband, Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944), who was Killed in Action (KIA) while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Hull, John R.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page typewritten letter from John R. Hull to Edna P. Hancock, April 23, 1945: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: France

Letter from Kenneth E. Metcalf to Edna P. Hancock (May 3, 1945)
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A letter from Kenneth E. Metcalf to Edna P. Hancock dated May 3, 1945. In the letter, Metcalf, who was the chaplain of the 179th Infantry Regiment, expresses sympathy for the death of Hancock's husband, Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944), who Killed in Action (KIA) while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Metcalf, Kenneth E.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page typewritten letter from Kenneth E. Metcalf to Edna P. Hancock, May 3, 1945: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: France

Telegram from John B. Hancock to Edna P. Hancock
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Christmas--Florida
subject: Holidays--United States
description: A telegram from Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) to his wife, Edna P. Hancock. In the telegram, Sgt. Hancock sends his love and best wishes to his wife for Christmas and the new year. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Hancock, John B.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page typewritten telegram from John B. Hancock to Edna P. Hancock: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Auburndale, Florida

Telegram from John B. Hancock to Edna P. Hancock (December 9)
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A telegram from Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) to his wife, Edna P. Hancock. In the telegram, Sgt. Hancock informs his wife that he is safe. Sgt. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Hancock, John B.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page typewritten telegram from John B. Hancock to Edna P. Hancock: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Auburndale, Florida

Telegram from Robert H. Dunlop to Edna P. Hancock (1944)
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A telegram from Adjutant General Robert H. Dunlop to Edna P. Hancock. In the telegram, AG Dunlop informs Hancock that her husband, then-Private John B. Hancock (1913-1944), had been returned to duty after being injured in action. Sergeant Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 in southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Dunlop, Robert H.
source: Photocopy of original 1-page typewritten telegram from Robert H. Dunlop to Edna P. Hancock, 1944: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
contributor: Hughes, Linda
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Italy

Missing Air Crew Report Statement for First Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A Missing Air Crew Report Statement for First Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee (1921-1944). This statement was completed by John E. Molen on October 2, 1944. 1st Lt. Nee (1921-1944) was an alumnus of Pensacola High School in Pensacola, Florida. He married one of his classmates before joining the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) 367th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group during World War II. 1st Lt. Nee became a skilled airplane pilot and participated in many battles throughout France during his career. His life came to an end on October 2, 1944, when a friendly airplane struck his plane, and he evacuated the aircraft without a parachute near Faulquemont, France. 1st Lt. Nee is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Molen, John E.
source: Digital reproduction of original 1-page typewritten statement by John E. Molen, October 2, 1944.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Faulquemont, France

Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Van Buren Porcher and Taresa May Alridge
subject: Gainesville (Fla.)
subject: Marriages--United States
description: The marriage license and certificate of marriage for Van Buren Porcher (d. 1944) and Taresa May Alridge, who were married in Gainesville, Florida, on March 26, 1933. In 1939, presumably after the end of the couple's marriage, Porcher remarried Hattie Smith in Gainesville. Porcher was born in and enlisted from Alachua County, Private Porcher was assigned to the U.S. Army's 448th Quartermaster Troop Transport Company on May 28, 1943. While serving in World War II, Pvt. Porcher was Killed in Action (KIA) on September, 2, 1944. He is currently buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original marriage license and certificate of marriage, March 26, 1933: Image Number 01490, Digital Folder Number 004706994, GS Film Number 2115701, Florida Department of Health, Jacksonville, Florida.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Gainesville, Florida

Marriage License and Certificate of Marriage for Van Buren Porcher and Hattie Smith
subject: Gainesville (Fla.)
subject: Marriages--United States
description: The marriage license and certificate of marriage for Van Buren Porcher (d. 1944) and Hattie Smith, who were married in Gainesville, Florida, on October 24, 1939. Porcher had previously married Taresa May Aldridge in Gainesville in 1933. Porcher was born in and enlisted from Alachua County, Private Porcher was assigned to the U.S. Army's 448th Quartermaster Troop Transport Company on May 28, 1943. While serving in World War II, Pvt. Porcher was Killed in Action (KIA) on September, 2, 1944. He is currently buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original marriage license and certificate of marriage, March 26, 1933: Image Number 01982, Digital Folder Number 004707028, GS Film Number 2115735, Florida Department of Health, Jacksonville, Florida.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Gainesville, Florida

Fifteenth Census Population Schedule for Pensacola
subject: Pensacola (Fla.)
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Pensacola, Florida, in 1930. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident listed in this record is Doyle Fleming Nee (1921-1944), who attended Pensacola High School in Pensacola, Florida. He married one of his classmates before joining the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) 367th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group during World War II. First Lieutenant Nee became a skilled airplane pilot and participated in many battles throughout France during his career. His life came to an end on October 2, 1944, when a friendly airplane struck his plane, and he evacuated the aircraft without a parachute near Faulquemont, France. 1st Lt. Nee is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Phillips, L. C.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record by L. C. Phillips, April 15, 1930: Image Number 00761, Digital Folder Number 004950227, GS Film Number 2340050, Affiliate Film Number 315, Affiliate Publication Number T626, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Pensacola, Florida

Pensacola High School's Senior Class, 1939
subject: Pensacola (Fla.)
subject: Schools
subject: Education--Florida
description: A page from Pensacola High School's yearbook, Tiger's Tale for the 1938-1939 school year. In 1870, the first public school for boys in Pensacola, Florida, was organized. In 1875, a two-story building was constructed on Wright Street and the school was named the Pensacola Academy. A new building was erected on Lee Square in 1886 and the name was changed to Public School No. 1. In 1905, the school changed its name to Pensacola Senior High School. The school again moved to a new building at 500 West Maxwell Street in 1952. A notable student pictured in this yearbook is Doyle Fleming Nee (1921-1944), who attended Pensacola High School in Pensacola, Florida. He married one of his classmates before joining the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) 367th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group during World War II. First Lieutenant Nee became a skilled airplane pilot and participated in many battles throughout France during his career. His life came to an end on October 2, 1944, when a friendly airplane struck his plane, and he evacuated the aircraft without a parachute near Faulquemont, France. 1st Lt. Nee is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original yearbook page: <a href="http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?_phsrc=ctH41&amp
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source: ml_rpos=2" target="_blank">Tiger's Tale (Pensacola, FL: 1939).
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Pensacola High School, Pensacola, Florida

Missing Air Crew Report for Second Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A Missing Air Crew Report for Second Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee (1921-1944). This report was completed by Captain Lawrence W. Pool on October 3, 1944. 2nd Lt. Nee (1921-1944) was an alumnus of Pensacola High School in Pensacola, Florida. He married one of his classmates before joining the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) 367th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group during World War II. 2nd Lt. Nee became a skilled airplane pilot and participated in many battles throughout France during his career. His life came to an end on October 2, 1944, when a friendly airplane struck his plane, and he evacuated the aircraft without a parachute near Faulquemont, France. 2nd Lt. Nee is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Pool, Lawrence W.
source: Digital reproduction of original 1-page typewritten report by Lawrence W. Pool, October 3, 1944.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Faulquemont, France

“Boston named UCF’s chief recruiter”
description: A newspaper clipping from the student run newspaper, The Central Florida Future that describes Ralph Boston. Ralph Boston was UCF’s assistant director since 1967 and then he became the director of the office of admissions. Boston served as the coordinator of UCF’s recruiting efforts. He visited local Florida high schools and community college in efforts to recruit more students into the University.
source: UCF Report Vol. 04 No. 24
coverage: University of Central Florida

Phi Beta Lambda Installation Ceremony

World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Military Personnel from Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, and Brevard Counties
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
description: A list of U.S. Army servicemen reporter either killed or missing during World War II. This particular page shows servicemen from Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford and Brevard Counties, Florida. A notable soldier listed in this record is Private Van Buren Porcher (d. 1944), who was born in Alachua County, Florida. Porcher was married twice in Gainesville: first to Taresa May Aldridge in 1933 and then to Hattie Smith in 1939. After enlistment, Pvt. Porcher was assigned to the U.S. Army's 448th Quartermaster Troop Transport Company on May 28, 1943. While serving in World War II, Pvt. Porcher was Killed in Action (KIA) on September, 2, 1944. He is currently buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original record, 1946: National Archives Identifier 305285, Record Group 407, Modern Military Records LICON, Textual Archives Services Division, National Archives at College Park, College Park, Maryland.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Alachua County, Florida
coverage: Baker County, Florida
coverage: Bay County, Florida
coverage: Bradford County, Florida
coverage: Brevard County Florida

World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Military Personnel from Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, and Hillsborough Counties
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
description: A list of U.S. Army servicemen reported either killed or missing during World War II. This particular page shows servicemen from Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, and Hillsborough Counties, Florida. A notable soldier listed in this record is Willis H. Hawkins (ca. 1919-1944). Hawkins lived in Istachatta for much of his life and was educated up through grammar school. He worked as a semi-skilled driver or chauffeur until he enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 20, 1943. Private Hawkins served in the 3rd Infantry Division's 3rd Reconnaissance Troop. The 3rd Division participated in Operation Dragoon, in which the Allies invaded southern France, and then traveled North towards the Rhineland. Pvt. Hawkins was Killed in Action on November 2, 1944. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and was buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original record, 1946: National Archives Identifier 305285, Record Group 407, Modern Military Records LICON, Textual Archives Services Division, National Archives at College Park, College Park, Maryland.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Hendry County, Florida
coverage: Hernando County, Florida
coverage: Highlands County, Florida
coverage: Hillsborough County, Florida

Headstone of Sergeant Hardy B. Alligood at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
description: The headstone of Captain Hardy B. Alligood (1916-1945). Alligood was born to Elyer Alligood and Rachel Alligood in Laurens County, Georgia, in 1916. He was the younger of his two siblings, Augustus Alligood and Bertha Alligood. Census records show that Alligood may have been married to Florence B. Alligood, and left Dublin, Georgia with his wife to reside in Volusia County, Florida. Hardy was employed as a warehouse worker until his enlistment date on March 12, 1943 at Camp Blanding in Starke. Sgt. Alligood served in Company K in the 291st Infantry Regiment of the 75th Infantry Division. His regiment saw action in the Rhineland of Central Europe during the Ardennes German Offensive and prevented Germans from advancing into the Antwerp, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge. Sgt. Alligood was Killed in Action (KIA) during this battle on February 3, 1945 in the Alsace-Foret Domaine area. He was awarded a Purple Heart and is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=55874663">color digital image by Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Thunderbirds Finish First Year of Battle
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A newspaper article from 45th Division News, a publication for the U.S. Army's 45th Infantry Division of the 157th Infantry Regiment. The 45th Infantry Division was part of the Oklahoma Army National Guard, with its members fighting in World War II and the Korean War. The division took part in the Allied invasion of Sicily and the attack on Salerno in the Italian Campaign in 1943, followed by the Battle of Anzio and the Battle of Monte Cassino in 1944. During Operation Dragoon, the 45th Division landed in southern France in latter half of 1944. In 1945, the 45th joined other forces for the Western Allied invasion of Germany, ending the European Theatre of World War II when Germany surrendered in May.
creator: Barrett, Bill
source: Original newspaper article: Barrett, Bill. "Thunderbirds Finish First Year of Battle." 45th Division News, Vol. IV, No. 44, July 8, 1944: 45th Infantry Division Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
publisher: 45th Division News
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Italy

World War I Draft Registration Card for Claude Haskell Maddox
subject: World War I, 1914-1918
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: The draft registration card for Claude Haskell Maddox, Sr. (b. 1895), who enlisted in the U.S. military during World War I. According to the registration card, Maddox was born on May 29, 1895, and was residing in Munson, Florida. Maddox later married Nita P. Maddox and had three children: Private James Robert Maddox (1924-1944), William Maddox, and Claude Haskell Maddox, Jr. I 1930, the Maddox family was residing in Columbia, South Carolina, but migrated to Tallahassee sometime before 1940. Maddox's oldest son, Pvt. James Maddox served in the U.S. Army's 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division during World War II and was Killed in Action (KIA) on October 9, 1944 and subsequently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten draft registration card: Image Number 03943, Digital Folder Number 005150538, GS Film Number 1556927, Affiliate Publication Number M1509, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Munson, Florida

Headstone of First Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
description: The headstone of Doyle Fleming Nee (1921-1944), who attended Pensacola High School in Pensacola, Florida. He married one of his classmates before joining the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) 367th Fighter Squadron of the 358th Fighter Group during World War II. First Lieutenant Nee became a skilled airplane pilot and participated in many battles throughout France during his career. His life came to an end on October 2, 1944, when a friendly airplane struck his plane, and he evacuated the aircraft without a parachute near Faulquemont, France. 1st Lt. Nee is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56374483">color digital image by Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Fifteenth Census Population Schedule for Columbia, South Carolina
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Columbia, South Carolina, Florida, in 1930. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident included in this record is Private James Robert Maddox (1924-1944), who was listed as Bobbie Maddox. In 1924, Maddox was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Claude Haskell Maddox, Sr. (b. 1895) and Nita P. Maddox (b. 1900). Maddox was the oldest of three with two brothers, William Maddox and Claude Haskell Maddox, Jr. The Maddox family moved from Columbia, South Carolina, to Tallahassee, Florida, sometime between 1930 and 1940. On February 27, 1943, Maddox enlisted into the U.S. Army's 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division at Camp Blanding. This regiment served in Licata, Salerno, and Anzio, Italy, from 1943 to 1944. The regiment landed in southern France on August 15, 1944. Pvt. Maddox was Killed in Action (KIA) on October 9, 1944. He is buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Harding, J. M.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record by J. M. Harding, April 7, 1930: Image Number 00792, Digital Folder Number 004953477, GS Film Number 2341944, Affiliate Film Number 2210, Affiliate Publication Number T626, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Columbia, South Carolina

Sixteenth Census Population Schedule for Tallahassee
subject: Tallahassee (Fla.)
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Tallahassee, Florida, in 1940. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident included in this record is Private James Robert Maddox (1924-1944), who was listed as J. Robert Maddox. In 1924, Maddox was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Claude Haskell Maddox, Sr. (b. 1895) and Nita P. Maddox (b. 1900). Maddox was the oldest of three with two brothers, William Maddox and Claude Haskell Maddox, Jr. The Maddox family moved from Tallahassee, to Tallahassee, Florida, sometime between 1930 and 1940. On February 27, 1943, Maddox enlisted into the U.S. Army's 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division at Camp Blanding. This regiment served in Licata, Salerno, and Anzio, Italy, from 1943 to 1944. The regiment landed in southern France on August 15, 1944. Pvt. Maddox was Killed in Action (KIA) on October 9, 1944. He is buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Hamlin, Lona Carolyn
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record by Lona Carolyn Hamlin, May 8, 1940: Image Number 00357, Digital Folder Number 005449588, Affiliate Film Number 597, Affiliate Publication Number T627, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Tallahassee, Florida

Wayne County, Michigan Marriages, September 25-28, 1922
subject: Marriage--United States
description: Marriage records for the Wayne County, Michigan, from September 25 September 28, 1922. A notable couple listed in this record is Claude Haskell Maddox, Sr. (b. 1895) and Nita P. Lowe (b. 1900). After marrying in Detroit, the couple had three children together: James Robert Maddox (1924-1944), William Maddox, and Claude Haskell Maddox, Jr. The Maddox family had migrated to Columbia, South Carolina, by 1930 and then to Tallahassee, Florida by 1940. The oldest son, James Maddox, enlisted into the U.S. Army's 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. Private Maddox was Killed in Action (KIA) on October 9, 1944, and is buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original marriage record, September 1922: Division of Vital Records, Michigan Department of Human and Health Services, Lansing, Michigan.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Wayne County, Michigan

Headstone of Captain William H. Smith at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
description: The headstone of Captain William H. Smith (1920-1945). Smith was born on November 28, 1920, as the youngest of three children to John Seward Smith and Eva Wilds Smith. The Smiths lived at 419 Smith Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Three days before his 20th birthday, Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve during World War II. He became a member of the combat infantry of the 63rd Infantry Division's 255th Infantry Regiment. Capt. Smith was Killed in Action (KIA) on January 3, 1945, in the Ardennes region, repelling German forces during Operation Nordwind, the last German offensive of the war. After his death, Capt. Smith was awarded the Combat Infantrymen Badge, effective January 2, 1945, as well as a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his sacrifice. He is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56375612">color digital image by Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Sixteenth Census Population Schedule for Jacksonville
subject: Jacksonville (Fla.)
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Jacksonville, Florida, in 1940. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident listed in this record is Captain William H. Smith (1920-1945), who was born on November 28, 1920, as the youngest of three children to John Seward Smith and Eva Wilds Smith. The Smiths lived at 419 Smith Street in Jacksonville. Three days before his 20th birthday, Smith enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve during World War II. He became a member of the combat infantry of the 63rd Infantry Division's 255th Infantry Regiment. Capt. Smith was Killed in Action (KIA) on January 3, 1945, in the Ardennes region, repelling German forces during Operation Nordwind, the last German offensive of the war. After his death, Capt. Smith was awarded the Combat Infantrymen Badge, effective January 2, 1945, as well as a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his sacrifice. He is buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record, April 29, 1940: Image Number 00654, Digital Folder Number 005449580, Affiliate Film Number 589, Affiliate Publication Number T627, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Jacksonville, Florida

Private Francis D. Jordan
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
description: Private Francis D. Jordan (ca. 1918- 1945), likely before his deployment to Europe during World War II. Jordan was born in New York on September 15, 1918, but he migrated to Florida sometime after 1930, where he married his wife, Elise Barfield. Francis enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 11, 1944, at Camp Blanding. He was apart of the 274th infantry Regiment of the 70th Infantry Division. Pvt. Francis was Killed in Action (KIA) on February 14, 1945, during his service in France, and is currently buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. After his death, Pvt. Francis was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56373345">black and white photograph.
contributor: Anderson, Dwight
format: image/jpg
type: Still Image
coverage: Jacksonville, Florida

Headstone of Private Francis D. Jordan at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
description: The headstone of Francis D. Jordan (ca. 1918- 1945). Jordan was born in New York on September 15, 1918, but he migrated to Florida sometime after 1930, where he married his wife, Elise Barfield. Francis enlisted in the U.S. Army on July 11, 1944, at Camp Blanding. He was apart of the 274th infantry Regiment of the 70th Infantry Division. Pvt. Francis was Killed in Action (KIA) on February 14, 1945, during his service in France, and is currently buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. After his death, Pvt. Francis was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56373345">color digital image by Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Headstone of Private Van Buren Porcher at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
subject: Cemeteries--Europe
description: The headstone of Private Van Buren Porcher (d. 1944), who was born in Alachua County, Florida. Porcher was married twice in Gainesville: first to Taresa May Aldridge in 1933 and then to Hattie Smith in 1939. After enlistment, Pvt. Porcher was assigned to the U.S. Army's 448th Quartermaster Troop Transport Company on May 28, 1943. While serving in World War II, Pvt. Porcher was Killed in Action (KIA) on September, 2, 1944. He is currently buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
creator: Anderson, Dwight
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56374900">color digital image by Dwight Anderson.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France

Dear Boys, November 15, 1944
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in Operation Husky for the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 to tour southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original newspaper article: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: France

Private J. B. (Jack) Hancock was Slightly Injured in Action
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: A newspaper article announcing that Edna P. Hancock, the wife of then-Private John B. Hancock (1913-1944) , that her husband had been injured in action on February 12, 1944. Hancock was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. He enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sergeant Hancock served initially in Africa in 1944, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in Operation Husky for the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 to tour southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original newspaper article, March 1944: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Italy

Fighting: Pfc. Jack Hancock
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
description: Sergeant John B. Hancock (1913-1944) was born in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1913, but later migrated to Auburndale, Florida. Hancock managed a Great Atlantic &amp
description: Pacific Tea Company (A&amp
description: P) store in Haines City until he enlisted in the 45th Infantry Division's 179th Infantry Regiment. Sgt. Hancock served initially in Africa in 1943, until the 45th Infantry Division's participation in Operation Husky for the Allied invasion of Sicily, codenamed Operation Husky. The division then went on to participate in the Allied invasion of Italy, where Sgt. Hancock was injured. He was returned to duty in February of 1944 to tour southern France. On November 1, 1944, Sgt. Hancock went Missing in Action (MIA) after serving in the Allied invasion of Southern France, codenamed Operation Dragoon. He was eventually buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Photocopy of original newspaper article, 1944: Private Collection of Linda Hughes.
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: France

Sixteenth Census Population Schedule for Istachatta
subject: Population--United States
description: The census population schedule for Istachatta, Florida, in 1940. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last place of residence, and occupation. A notable resident listed in this record is Willis H. Hawkins (ca. 1919-1944). Hawkins lived in Istachatta for much of his life and was educated up through grammar school. He worked as a semi-skilled driver or chauffeur until he enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 20, 1943. Private Hawkins served in the 3rd Infantry Division's 3rd Reconnaissance Troop. The 3rd Division participated in Operation Dragoon, in which the Allies invaded southern France, and then traveled North towards the Rhineland. Pvt. Hawkins was Killed in Action on November 2, 1944. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and was buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original handwritten census record, May 2, 1940: Image Number 00654, Digital Folder Number 005449580, Affiliate Film Number 589, Affiliate Publication Number T627, National Archives &amp
source: Records Administration, Washington, D.C.
publisher: Bureau of the Census
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Text
coverage: Istachatta, Florida

Private Willis H. Hawkins
subject: World War II, 1939-1945
subject: Veterans--Florida
subject: Army
description: Private Willis H. Hawkins (ca. 1919-1944), a resident of Istachatta, Florida. Pvt. Hawkins lived in Istachatta for much of his life and was educated up through grammar school. He worked as a semi-skilled driver or chauffeur until he enlisted in the U.S. Army on October 20, 1943. Private Hawkins served in the 3rd Infantry Division's 3rd Reconnaissance Troop. The 3rd Division participated in Operation Dragoon, in which the Allies invaded southern France, and then traveled North towards the Rhineland. Pvt. Hawkins was Killed in Action on November 2, 1944. He was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and was buried at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France.
source: Digital reproduction of original <a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&amp
source: GRid=56372895">black and white photograph.
contributor: Anderson, Dwight
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Still Image
coverage: Istachatta, Florida