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  • Tags: Lincoln History Harvest 2014

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This Mother's Day greeting card is addressed to Mrs. H.H. Fleming of Norse Bluff, Nebraska. It is from her son, Quintin R. Fleming who was stationed overseas, however it is not know exactly where he was at the time. It is dated on April 25, 1945.

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This certificate is from the Public Schools of Nebraksa to Miss Olive L. Felber. This certificate indicates that Miss Felber is able to teach first grade in Cedar County for the period of one year. This was awarded to her on August 15, 1903. Miss…

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This certificate is from the Public Schools of Nebraksa to Miss Olive L. Felber. This certificate indicates that Miss Felber is able to teach second grade in Cedar County for the period of one year. This was awarded to her on November 15, 1902. Miss…

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This envelope is addressed to Kathleen Fleming, Cathy Maasdam's mother, who was living in Omaha, Nebraska. It is from Kermit Fleming, Kathleen's brother, who was stationed in Italy at the end of World War 2. This envelope was stamped on May 18, 1945.…

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

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

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of…

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A letter from Major General J. A. Ulio, Adjutant General, to Ruth B. Sengstake informing her that no further word has come to him concerning Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s MIA status.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th…

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This letter from Glen E. Cole, commanding officer of the 409th bombardment squadron, described the nature of Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s disappearance, their efforts to locate him, and the location of Sengstake's effects.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr.…

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Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s Missing in Action letter from Major E..A. Bradunas to Ruth Sengstake, Eugene's wife.

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

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

Eugen Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln,…
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