FOIA Disappointing
When I mailed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Department of Veterans Affairs in December 2024, I knew I might be waiting… Read More »FOIA Disappointing
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Military Discharge Paper at Courthouse
When researching family history, some of the most valuable records can be found in unexpected places. In Kansas, military veterans often filed copies of their… Read More »Military Discharge Paper at Courthouse
World War One War News
As the United States mobilized for World War I, local draft boards across the country were tasked with meeting quotas to supply soldiers for the… Read More »World War One War News
WWI War News
While exploring World War I-era newspapers for local perspectives on the war, I came across a revealing article in the August 16, 1917 issue of… Read More »WWI War News
World War I War News
As reported in the 9 Aug 1917 issue of the Courier Democrat, the Nemaha County Draft Board continued examining potential draftees on Wednesday, providing the… Read More »World War I War News
WWI War News
Tuesday’s Draft Examinations in Nemaha County: The Search for Able-Bodied Soldiers As World War I raged on, the process of drafting soldiers became a reality… Read More »WWI War News
WWI War News
Local Volunteers Depart for Military Service in World War I As the United States mobilized for World War I, communities across the country saw their… Read More »WWI War News
WWI War News
A Soldier’s Letter from Hawaii: Life in the U.S. Army During World War I As young men from Nemaha County answered the call to serve… Read More »WWI War News
WWI War News
Draft Examinations Begin in Nemaha County As the United States entered World War I in 1917, communities across the country faced the reality of conscription.… Read More »WWI War News
WWI War News
War News Highlights from the 2 August 1917 Courier Democrat The 2 August 1917 issue of the Courier Democrat highlights the experiences of local soldiers… Read More »WWI War News