The Palmer-Joyes Family is an old Louisville family. The collection begins with Adele Albrecht and her husband Lee Palmer. During World War I, Palmer served as an artillerist in the United States Army but was stationed in the states. After the war, Palmer attended medical school at the University of Louisville and met Albrecht, whom he married in 1922. They had three children, Caroline, Lee, and Adele. During World War II, Palmer served in the Army Medical Corps and was stationed in El Paso, TX. Palmer continued his medical practice in Louisville after the war and died in 1985. Palmer's daughter Adele married Preston P. Joyes, Jr., and they had two children, Caroline and Adele. Preston P. Joyes, Jr. died in 2000, and Adele Palmer Joyes died in 2003.
From the description of Palmer-Joyes Family Papers, ca. 1861-1999 1908-1999 (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 70110536
