Papers, 1839-1961.

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Papers, 1839-1961.

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The Elba Vandivier material comprises his school work and items relating to his drowning. Norman Vandivier's papers consist of correspondence to his family, his reports, logs, maps, and related items he used as a carrier pilot. There are also photographs of his life and navy career and materials relating to the USS Vandivier. There are also Vandivier family, and Forsyth family materials of Johnson County, 1839-1928.

Manuscript Materials: 2 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize folders.Visual Materials: 3 folders of photographs, 2 photo albums.Artifacts: 21 artifacts.

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