Ned Lacey collection, 1910-1999, (bulk ca. 1917-1920).

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Ned Lacey collection, 1910-1999, (bulk ca. 1917-1920).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45881812

Scrapbook consists of the diary Ned Lacey kept while enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Service (20 June 1917-28 Dec. 1918). Describes life at the U.S. 8th Aviation Instruction Center, Foggia, Italy, where Lacey flew with Captain Fiorello La Guardia, and his subsequent posting to the Italian 203rd Squadron at Poggia Renatico where he flew Caprioni 600 bombers. Bound with assorted clippings, photographs, relating to Lacey and the Caprionis. Photo album (ca. 100 p.) depicts family, friends, early football games (probably Michigan State where Lacey was a sports photographer), as well as wartime photos: the base at Foggia, aircraft, colleagues, locales.

2 v.

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7560039

University of South Carolina, System Library Service, University Libraries

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La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947

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Fiorello Henry La Guardia (born Fiorello Enrico La Guardia; December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947) was an American attorney and politician who represented New York in the House of Representatives and served as the 99th Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945. Known for his irascible, energetic, and charismatic personality and diminutive stature, La Guardia is acclaimed as one of the greatest mayors in American history. Though a Republican, La Guardia was frequently cross-endorsed by other part...

Bower, Ralph H.,

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Resident of Goshen, Ind. Friend of Ned Lacey. From the description of Ned Lacey collection, 1910-1999, (bulk ca. 1917-1920). (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 45881812 ...

Lacey, Ned, 1890-1965

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Italy. Aeronautica. Squadrigilia, 208.

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