Coal owl statue
Folk art, American; coal statue; coal mining; figurine
This is a small statue carved from West Virginia coal. Dr. Roger Davis of the University of Nebraska at Kearney gave the statue to Jinny Turman in 2013 as a gift since she came to UNK from West Virginia University. Davis received the owl from his mother who collected owl statues. He estimated that she obtained the coal owl between 1978 and 1980. The underside of the statue is marked with a number, 149, and sticker reading, "Handcrafted from W. Virginia Coal." The statue is 3 1/2" tall and 2 1/8" wide at the ears, its widest point.
Jinny Turman,University of Nebraska at Kearney mock History Harvest, 2016
1980 circa
Creative Commons 4.0 License
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English
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19th Century Cameo
19th Century Jewelry, Family Heirlooms
Handmade cameo brooch from the 19th Century (c. 1870). The cameo is carved from shell and is bordered by 24 carat gold. The original fastener pin on the back is still intact and functioning. The carved scene depicts a woman walking near a town or city.<br /><br />The cameo belongs to April White (<span data-dobid="hdw">née</span> Headley) of Kearney, Nebraska. She received it from her mother, Terri Headley (<span data-dobid="hdw">née</span> Johnson) of Omaha, Nebraska, who originally received it from a member of her family. Originally, the cameo was a wedding gift to Mary Cronin (<span data-dobid="hdw">née</span> Jensen) of O'Neill, Nebraska in the 1870s. Mary is Terri's ancestor.
April White
Terri Headley
Mary Cronin
c. 1870
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/came/hd_came.htm
https://www.antiquesjournal.com/pages04/archives/cameos.html
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Shell and Gold Cameo
Kearney, Nebraska
O'Neill, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Vietnam War Era Consolidated Training Report
War and Vietnam War Documents, Consolidated Training Report
Original Consolidated Training Report for Jimmy Ray White. The report contains listed, documented information about his service and training in the U.S. Air Force and Armed Services during the Vietnam War. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
Armed Forces of the United States
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Armed Forces of the United States
1969-1970
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
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Paper
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Vietnam
U.S. Air Force Promotion List
War, Vietnam War Documents, U.S. Air Force Promotion List
List of names promoted to Sergeant E-4 in the U.S. Air Force in 1971, during the Vietnam War. Listed is Andy White's father, Jimmy Ray White.
On this list is Andy White's father, Jimmy Ray White, who served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, was Honorably Discharged, and was originally from Kearney, Nebraska.
Department of the Air Force
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Department of the Air Force out of the Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina.
October 1, 1971
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.shaw.af.mil/
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Paper
English
Kearney, Nebraska
South Carolina
Vietnam
U.S. Air Force Veteran Indebtedness Compromise Offer Letter
War, Vietnam War, and Vietnam Veterans Documents, Indebtedness Compromise Offer Letter
Typed letter from the Department of the Air Force to Jimmy Ray White, stating that Jimmy, a U.S. Air Force Veteran originally from Kearney, Nebraska, had fallen behind on a debt issued by the Department. Jimmy served during the Vietnam War, was Honorably Discharged, and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
Department of the Air Force
Accounts Receivable Branch
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Accounts Receivable Branch of the Department of the Air Force Finance Center out of Denver, Colorado
1983
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2009/07/28/the-definition-of-a-vietnam-era-veteran/
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Scan of Original Letter
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Denver, Colorado
Vietnam
Vietnam Veteran Home Loan Approval Letter
War, Vietnam War, and Veteran Documents, Home Loan Letter
Original Letter from the Veterans Administration in Lincoln, Nebraska to Jimmy Ray White, formerly of Kearney, Nebraska. Jimmy Ray White served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
Veterans Administration
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Veterans Administration
June 19, 1975
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.benefits.va.gov/persona/veteran-vietnam.asp
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2009/07/28/the-definition-of-a-vietnam-era-veteran/
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Typed Paper Letter
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
Vietnam
Report of Separation and Record of Service from the Army National Guard
War, Vietnam War, and U.S. National Guard Documents, Report of Separation and Record of Service
Original paper report of Jimmy Ray White's Report of Separation and Record of Service. Jimmy, originally of Kearney, Nebraska, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Air Force and the National Guard Bureau. Jimmy was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
This report is also historically significant because it has boxes to designate "White" or "Negro."
National Guard Bureau
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
National Guard Bureau - Departments of the Army and the Air Force
May 16, 1972
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/about-service-records.html
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Paper Report
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Vietnam
Armed Forces Report of Transfer or Discharge
War, Vietnam War, and U.S. Air Force Documents, Report of Transfer or Discharge
Report of Transfer or Discharge for Jimmy Ray White. This particular report was for an Honorable Discharge. Jimmy, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning. This certificate was issued out of the Buffalo County Courthouse of Kearney, Nebraska.
Buffalo County Courthouse
Armed Forces of the United States
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
Buffalo County Courthouse
December 30, 1974
October 1, 1971
December 20, 1968
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/about-service-records.html
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Paper Report
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Buffalo County, Nebraska
Vietnam
Air Training Command Graduation Certificate
War and Vietnam War Documents, Graduation Certificate
Original paper certificate for Jimmy Ray White's completion of the Air Training Program at the Chanute Technical Training Center that was located in Champaign County, Illinois. The Air Force Base has since been decommissioned, but it served as an Air Force training center from 1917 to 1988. Jimmy Ray White, originally from Kearney, Nebraska, served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
United States Air Force
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
United States Air Force
May 6, 1969
1917
1988
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chanute_Air_Force_Base
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Paper Certificate
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Illinois
Vietnam
Honorable Discharge Certificate
War, Vietnam, and U.S. Air Force Documents, Honorable Discharge Certificate
Original paper Honorable Discharge Certificate for Jimmy Ray White. Jimmy served as a Sergeant in the United States Regular Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jimmy was father to Andy White. Jimmy passed away in 2004, after extensive chemotherapy and a long illness related to Agent Orange Gas Poisoning.
United States Air Force
Jimmy Ray White
Andy White
United States Air Force
United States Air Force
November 14, 1971
06/20/2015
April White
Dr. Jinny Turman (scans)
Andy and April White
University of Nebraska at Kearney (Images)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_veteran
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_discharge
Signature on Document: http://newtacoma.com/tribute/details/1295/Francis_LaFave/obituary.html
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Paper Certificate
English
Kearney, Nebraska
Vietnam