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A photograph of a uniformed Solomon Sturdivant. PFC Solomon Sturdivant was born to James and Mary Sturdivant on April 25, 1915 in Wytheville, Virginia. He was drafted by the US Army on December 29, 1942. During World War II, he served as a member of…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

This is the headstone of Solomon Sturdivant, located in Plot B Row 28 Grave 15 at Epinal American Cemetery in Dinozé, France. PFC Solomon Sturdivant was born to James and Mary Sturdivant on April 25, 1915 in Wytheville, Virginia. He was drafted by…

A monument commemorating soldiers from the Jacksonville, Florida area who were killed during World War II. Included among the men listed is Solomon Sturdivant. PFC Solomon Sturdivant was born to James and Mary Sturdivant on April 25, 1915 in…

An application for a marriage license signed by Solomon Sturdivant and Dorothy Ann Simpson. PFC Solomon Sturdivant was born to James and Mary Sturdivant on April 25, 1915 in Wytheville, Virginia. He was drafted by the US Army on December 29, 1942.…

Private Willis H. Hawkins was a resident of Istachatta (ca. 1919-1944) listed on Row 22. Private Willis H. Hawkins lived in Istachatta for much of his life and was educated up to Grammar School and worked as a semi-skilled driver or chauffeur.…

Captain William H. Smith was born on November 28, 1920, the youngest of three children to John Seward Smith and Eva Wilds Smith. The Smith family lived at 419 Smith Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Three days before his twentieth birthday, Smith…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

The U.S. Census population schedule for Istachatta Precinct No. 8, Florida, on May 2, 1940. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth year, the last…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

This is a photograph taken of PVT Willis H. Hawkins in the early 1940's

Private Willis H. Hawkins was a resident of Istachatta. (ca. 1919-1944) Private Willis H. Hawkins lived in Istachatta for much of his life and was educated up to Grammar…

Captain William H. Smith was born on November 28, 1920, the youngest of three children to John Seward Smith and Eva Wilds Smith. The Smith family lived at 419 Smith Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Three days before his twentieth birthday, Smith…

A photo of the cemetery cross of PVT Willis H. Hawkins in Epinal American Cemetery.

Private Willis H. Hawkins was a resident of Istachatta. (ca. 1919-1944) Private Willis H. Hawkins lived in Istachatta for much of his life and was educated up to…


The headstone of Pvt. James R. Maddox (1924-1944). Private Maddox was born in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to Claude Maddox, Sr. and Nita Maddox. Private Maddox was the oldest of three with two brothers, William and Claude, Jr. On February 27th, 1943,…

Captain William H. Smith was born on November 28, 1920, the youngest of three children to John Seward Smith and Eva Wilds Smith. The Smith family lived at 419 Smith Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Three days before his twentieth birthday, Smith…

The headstone of Pvt. James R. Maddox (1924-1944). Private Maddox was born in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to Claude Maddox, Sr. and Nita Maddox. Private Maddox was the oldest of three with two brothers, William and Claude, Jr. On February 27th, 1943,…

This is the World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing for The State of Florida including the dead from Hernando County.

Private Willis H. Hawkins was a resident of Istachatta. (ca. 1919-1944) Private Willis H. Hawkins lived in Istachatta for…

The US population schedule for Colombia, South Carolina, in 1930. Private Maddox was born in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to Claude Maddox, Sr. and Nita Maddox. Private Maddox was the oldest of three with two brothers, William and Claude, Jr. On…

The US Census for Tallahassee, FL, in 1940. Private Maddox was born in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to Claude Maddox, Sr. and Nita Maddox. Private Maddox was the oldest of three with two brothers, William and Claude, Jr. On February 27th, 1943, Private…

Marriage records for the state of Michigan. Private Maddox was born in 1924 in Detroit, Michigan to Claude Maddox, Sr. and Nita Maddox. Private Maddox was the oldest of three with two brothers, William and Claude, Jr. On February 27th, 1943, Private…

Captain William H. Smith was born on November 28, 1920, the youngest of three children to John Seward Smith and Eva Wilds Smith. The Smith family lived at 419 Smith Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Three days before his twentieth birthday, Smith…

Captain William H. Smith was born on November 28, 1920, the youngest of three children to John Seward Smith and Eva Wilds Smith. The Smith family lived at 419 Smith Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Three days before his twentieth birthday, Smith…

Portrait of Francis D. Jordan (ca. 1918- 1945). Francis was born in New York on September 15th, 1918. He eventually moved to Florida sometime after 1930, where he married his wife, Elise Barfield. Francis D. Jordan was a Private in the United States…

The headstone of Francis D. Jordan (ca. 1918- 1945). Francis was born in New York on September 15th, 1918. He eventually moved to Florida sometime after 1930, where he married his wife, Elise Barfield. Francis D. Jordan was a Private in the United…

The headstone of Private Van Buren Porcher, who was a United States army soldier during World War II. Born in and enlisting from Alachua County, Florida, Porcher was assigned to the 448th Quartermaster Truck company on May 28, 1943. After over a year…

A list of US Army servicemen who were reported killed or missing during World War II. This page shows servicemen from Alachua County, Baker County, Bay County, Bradford County, and Brevard County. A notable individual in this document is Private Van…

This document shows the official marriage of Van Porcher and Taresa May Alridge. Private Van Buren Porcher was a United States army soldier during World War II. Born in and enlisting from Alachua County, Florida, Porcher was assigned to the 448th…

This document shows the official marriage of Van Porcher and Hattie Smith. Private Van Buren Porcher was a United States army soldier during World War II. Born in and enlisting from Alachua County, Florida, Porcher was assigned to the 448th…

The U.S. Census population schedule for Precinct 27, Pensacola City in Escambia County Florida, in 1930. Individuals are identified by name, titles and terms, gender, age, marital status, race, relationship to head of household, birthplace, birth…

First Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee fought for the 367th fighter squadron and the 358th fighter group in World War Two. From Escambia County, Florida Nee attended Pensacola High School for four years. He married his high school sweetheart before…

First Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee fought for the 367th fighter squadron and the 358th fighter group in World War Two. From Escambia County, Florida Nee attended Pensacola High School for four years. He married his high school sweetheart before…

First Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee fought for the 367th fighter squadron and the 358th fighter group in World War Two. From Escambia County, Florida Nee attended Pensacola High School for four years. He married his high school sweetheart before…

First Lieutenant Doyle Fleming Nee fought for the 367th fighter squadron and the 358th fighter group in World War Two. From Escambia County, Florida Nee attended Pensacola High School for four years. He married his high school sweetheart before…

The headstone for Sergeant Hardy B. Alligood's grave in the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in France. Sergeant Alligood was born in 1916 in Laurens County, Georgia to Elyer and Rachel Alligood. He was the younger of his two siblings, Augustus…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

1930 Census Population for Spartanburg, South Carolina. 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.…

1941 directory of Jacksonville Florida that provides information about the address and occupation of residents in the city. Ralph Brantley (1922-1944) would serve in the 180th Infantry Regiment 45th Infantry Division during World War II. He was…

1943 directory of Jacksonville Florida that provides information about the address and occupation of residents in the city. Ralph Brantley (1922-1944) would serve in the 180th Infantry Regiment 45th Infantry Division during World War II. He was…

This image displays the headstone of First Lieutenant Frank B. Morgan, a member of the 555th Bomber Squadron, 386th Bomber Group, Medium, in Épinal, France.

This image displays the inscription to be placed on First Lieutenant Frank B. Morgan's headstone at Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in France. He served in the 555th Bomber Squad, 386th Bomb Group (M) earning an Air Medal with 8 Oak Leaf…

Second Lieutenant Richard Lee McClintock served in the 276th Infantry regiment of the 70th Infantry Division. Richard was born in 1914 in South Carolina and would be killed in action on January 5th, 1945. Before enlisting in 1942 at Camp Blanding…

Second Lieutenant Richard Lee McClintock served in the 276th Infantry regiment of the 70th Infantry Division. Richard was born in 1914 in South Carolina and would be killed in action on January 5th, 1945. Before enlisting in 1942 at Camp Blanding…

The U.S Census Population schedule for Greensburg Ward 1, Westmoreland, 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…

The U.S Census Population schedule for Greensburg Ward 1, Westmoreland, 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…

This image of the Veterans Compensation Application provides information on the redress provided to Edna G. Morgan for the loss of her son, 1 LT. Frank B. Morgan.

1st LT. Frank B. Morgan was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1920, to…

This document lists War Department casualties (Army and Army Air Force personnel) from World War II. Entries in the list are arranged by name of county and thereunder alphabetically by name of deceased. Information provided includes serial number,…

This image is of a second memorial for First Lieutenant Frank B. Morgan. 1st LT. Frank B. Morgan was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on January 28, 1920, to Samuel and Edna Grace Morgan. Samuel Morgan was a first generation American of Northern…

Draft registration cards compiled from multiple registrations beginning in 1940, for men 18 to 45 years old.

This specific draft registration was for First Lieutenant Frank B. Morgan, and list him at 5'10" and 200 lbs, with a scar on his left leg…

Headstone of Private Ralph Brantley (1922-1944) who was killed in action in World War II. He served in the 180th Infantry Regiment 45th Infantry Division and was buried at the Epinal Cemetery in France.

1940 Census Population for Jacksonville, Florida. 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. Ralph…

A description of where Private Ralph Brantley was buried. Ralph Brantley (1922-1944) served in the 180th Infantry Regiment 45th Infantry Division during World War II. He was killed in action and is now buried at the Epinal Cemetery in France.

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1954. The organization began in 1948 with a goal to assist in agricultural interests. Over the years, the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1965. The organization began in 1948 with a goal to assist in agricultural interests. Over the years, the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1967. The organization began in 1948 with a goal to assist in agricultural interests. Over the years, the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1968. The organization began in 1948 with a goal to assist in agricultural interests. Over the years, the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1969. In this year's report, the board gives an annual review of the accomplishments of the past and a summation of the objectives for the next…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1970. The organization began in 1948 with a goal to assist in agricultural interests. Over the years, the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1971. In this year's report, the board gives an annual review of the accomplishments of the past and a summation of the objectives for the next…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for 1972. The organization began in 1948 with a goal to assist in agricultural interests. Over the years, the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation…

The annual report of the Board of Supervisors of the Seminole Soil and Water Conservation District for January 1974. The organization began in 1948 with a goal to assist in agricultural interests. Over the years, the Seminole Soil and Water…

An oral history interview of Richard Lamberty, a member of the Orlando Gay Chorus, same-sex ballroom dancer, and software developer. This interview was conducted by Geoffrey Cravero at the Center for Humanities and Digital Research at the University…

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An original picture of Harry Smith a professor and early director of FTU theatrical plays. He took part in all early productions, but was only an adjunct. Harry Smith became the tenure Theater director in 1981. He has been regarded by former FTU…

An original Letter by Henry Smith congratulating Mary Monroe for the Theatrical play, The Night Thoreau Spent, in Jail which she directed. Harry Smith states the success the play had accomplished. Furthermore, he communicates to Mary Monroe the…

Sgt. John B Hancock was born in 1913 in Georgia. He was enlisted into the 179th Infantry Regiment in the 45th Division. He was enlisted and trained in Georgia and Florida. He participated in the Africa campaign in 1943. After this campaign, he…

An original letter of correspondence between the President of the Black Student Union John Stover to the Vice President of Business Affairs Mr. John Philip Goree. The letter and its attached documents are a list of demands set forth by the Black…

An original letter of correspondence between the President of the Black Student Union John Stover to the Vice President of Business Affairs Mr. John Philip Goree. The letter and its attached documents are a list of demands set forth by the Black…

An original letter of correspondence between the President of the Black Student Union John Stover to the Vice President of Business Affairs Mr. John Philip Goree. The letter and its attached documents are a list of demands set forth by the Black…

Every year since October 29th, 1969, the Black Student Union has hosted a week in which events were held that displayed African-American Culture, Awareness, and social events.

Every year there is a new theme in which the events during the…

Every year since October 29th, 1969, the Black Student Union has hosted a week in which events were held that displayed African-American Culture, Awareness, and social events.

The following letter was written to President Millican as a request…

An original letter of correspondence between the President of the Black Student Union Raymond Thomas to the Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Carrol B. Gambrell, Jr. The letter is itself an invite for Dr. Gambrel to attend a Black Awareness…

Spirit Splash is UCF's current homecoming pep rally celebration for Homecoming week. It has grown from a typical pep rally to a full blown UCF specific tradition in which thousands of students run into the reflection pond at Millican Hall to show…
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