Charles E. "Commando" Kelly of the 26th Infantry Division introducing the first American Indian Medal of Honor winner, Ernest L. Childers. Photo is signed and inscribed by Kelly, 1944.
Date Created:
1944-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
Maybelle Blair was born in 1927 in Longvale, California. Before joining the All American Girl's Baseball League she played baseball with her brothers at the age of nine and then later in 1942 at age twelve began playing organized softball. At about this time she played for a semi-pro league out of Burbank, California and then with the Pasadena Ramblers from 1943 to 1946 who she toured with playing games at army bases for servicemen. Her semi-pro career ended in 1947 when the Chicago Cardinals scouted her and signed her to be a pitcher. In 1948, Max Carey signed her to play on the Peoria Redwings as a pitcher. Due to an injured leg, her career was cut short and she only played a month with the Peoria Redwings. Later, she went on to play 2nd base for the New Orleans Jacks for a month in 1951. Her career ended with them ended when she was forced to choose between playing softball and giving up her job driving VIPs for Northrop Airport; she chose to quit softball. Blair wraps by mentioning how the All American Girls Professional Baseball League changed her perspective on the course of her life.
Date Created:
2009-09-26T00:00:00Z
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 19, 1945. Manley notes that he has finished processing, received his dog tag, and has arranged for his insurance, as well as his War Bonds.
Date Created:
1945-02-19T00:00:00Z
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, May 23, 1945. Manley notes that he filled in a slit trench before he leaves for a new bivouac area tomorrow night.
Date Created:
1945-05-23T00:00:00Z
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Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, May 24, 1945. Worthington notes how nice it was out that day. She also notes how much she misses Manley.
Date Created:
1945-05-24T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
