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Lawrence David Kusche was born on November 1, 1940. He worked as a reference librarian at Arizona State University from 1969 to 1975. His book Bermuda Triangle Mystery-Solved is the product of his work on reference questions asked by library users. After the book was published, Kusche took a leave of absence from the Library to make a lecture tour of the U.S. and Canada. The demands of the lecture circuit and new writing projects eventually caused Kusche to resign his position at ASU. He went on to write several books, including Flight 19, Popcorn Cookery, and How to Shape Up Your Hips and Thighs.
This collection houses manuscripts (including drafts, final manuscripts, copy edited manuscripts, and master proofs) for Kusche's books, published monographs, publicity, reviews, and research materials including correspondence, notes, reports, documents, taped interviews, and photographs.
To view this collection, make an appointment at least five business days prior to your visit by contacting Ask an Archivist or calling (480) 965-4932. Appointments in the Wurzburger Reading Room at Hayden Library (rm. 138) on the Tempe campus are available Monday through Friday. Check the ASU Library Hours page for current availability.
Arizona State University does not own the copyright to this collection. We recognize that it is incumbent upon the researcher to procure permission to publish information from this collection from the owner of the copyright.
[Identification of item], Larry Kusche Papers, MS SC KU, Arizona State University Library.
Larry Kusche donated these papers to Special Collections between 1977 and 1986 (Accession #2004-03171).
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| Series I: Bermuda Triangle Mystery-Solved |
| Box | Folder |
| 1 | 1 | | Original Manuscript |
| 1 | 2 | | Completed Manuscript |
| Box | Folder |
| 2 | 1 | | Typed Manuscript |
| 2 | 2 | | Final Draft |
| Box | Folder |
| 3 | 1 | | Master Proof |
| 3 | 2 | | Master Proof,
1974 November 22 |
| Box | Folder |
| 4 | 1 | | Biographical |
| 4 | 2 | | Magazine Regarding Book Including Galleys and Copies of National Geographic World Article,
1978, 1989 |
| 4 | 3 | | Correspondence with Collier's Encyclopedia on Inclusion of Kusche Article on Bermuda Triangle |
| 4 | 4 | | Correspondence with Ron Story Regarding Including Bermuda Triangle Article in the Encyclopedia of UFOS (Includes Manuscript) |
| 4 | 5 | | Publicity Book Including Book Club Releases |
| 4 | 6 | | Maps and Photographs of the Bermuda Triangle |
| 4 | 7-8 | | Vessels - Disappearances |
| | | | | New York Times articles regarding ships and planes. |
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| 4 | 9 | | Maps (Copies) |
| 4 | 10 | | Correspondence to McDivitt Regarding UFOs |
| 4 | 11 | | Ballpoint Pens Used to Write Book (46 Items) |
| Box | Folder |
| 5 | 1 | | Atlanta,
1880 January |
| 5 | 2 | | Carrol A. Deering,
1921 January |
| 5 | 3 | | Mary Celeste,
1872 December 5 |
| 5 | 4 | | Lotta,
1866 |
| 5 | 4 | | Viego,
1868 |
| 5 | 4 | | Miramon,
1884 |
| 5 | 5 | | Bella,
1854 |
| 5 | 6 | | USS Insurgent et. al.,
1800 |
| 5 | 7 | | Globemaster,
1951 |
| 5 | 8 | | Sandra,
1950 June |
| 5 | 9 | | Star Ariel,
1949 January 17 |
| 5 | 10 | | Ellen Austin,
1881 |
| 5 | 11 | | DC-3, NC16002,
1948 December 28 |
| 5 | 12 | | John and Mary,
1932 |
| 5 | 13 | | Stanvenger,
1931 |
| 5 | 14 | | Suduffco,
1926 |
| 5 | 15 | | Cotopaxi,
1925 |
| 5 | 16 | | Connemara,
1955 |
| 5 | 17 | | Southern Districts,
1954 December |
| 5 | 18 | | Navy Super Constellation,
1954 October |
| 5 | 19 | | York Transport,
1953 February 2 |
| 5 | 20 | | Columbus,
1492 |
| 5 | 21 | | Vile Vortices |
| 5 | 22 | | Sargasso |
| 5 | 23 | | Magnetism |
| 5 | 24 | | Conditions |
| 5 | 25 | | Arthur Godfrey: Correspondence |
| 5 | 26 | | Great Lakes |
| 5 | 27 | | Devil's Sea |
| Box | Folder |
| 6 | 1 | | Research Correspondence,
1973-1974 |
| 6 | 2 | | Endorsements,
1975 |
| 6 | 3 | | Cousteau Society Correspondence,
1978 |
| 6 | 4 | | Crestwood House Correspondence,
1978-1979 |
| 6 | 5 | | Warner Books Correspondence,
1975-1980 |
| 6 | 6 | | Correspondence, Important People,
1975-1977 |
| 6 | 7 | | Causes - Chemical Reaction (Ocean Currents) |
| 6 | 8 | | Grant Correspondence,
1972-1974 |
| 6 | 9 | | Fan Mail, Inquiries and Answers,
1978 |
| 6 | 10 | | Fan Mail, Inquiries and Answers,
1977 |
| 6 | 11 | | Fan Mail, Inquiries and Answers,
1976 |
| 6 | 12 | | Fan Mail, Inquiries and Answers,
1976 |
| 6 | 13 | | Flagg Letters, to and from,
1974-1975 |
| 6 | 14 | | Paperback Covers |
| 6 | 15 | | Correspondence, Articles,
1975-1978 |
| 6 | 16 | | Early Correspondence,
1972-1978 |
| 6 | 17 | | Correspondence,
1974-1979 |
| 6 | 18 | | Correspondence,
1973-1975 |
| | | | | Includes some research correspondence. |
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| 6 | 19 | | Military Replies,
1978 |
| Box | Folder |
| 7 | 1 | | Kusche's Book Tours (Harper & Row), Interviews, and Appearances,
1975-1976 |
| 7 | 2 | | Articles by Kusche |
| 7 | 3 | | Fate Magazine Letters,
1975 |
| 7 | 4 | | Book Reviews |
| 7 | 5 | | Articles, General |
| 7 | 6 | | LC Information Bulletin,
1974 September 20 (Copy) |
| 7 | 7 | | Articles, Reviews, Talk Shows Regarding Bermuda Triangle Books |
| 7 | 8 | | French Reviews and TV Program, Paris,
1978 |
| 7 | 9 | | Correspondence, Articles, Publicity |
| 7 | 10 | | General Articles, Oberg Correspondence,
1976-1977 |
| 7 | 11 | | Theories |
| 7 | 12 | | In Search of the Bermuda Triangle Script |
| | | | | Episode # 714 in the In Search of ... Series. |
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| 7 | 13 | | Prospectus, Miscellaneous Correspondence, Articles, Publicity; Bermuda Triangle Special Report,
1977 |
| 7 | 14 | | Maps: Drawings from BTMS |
| 7 | 15 | | Maps |
| 7 | 16 | | Maps, Drawings |
| 7 | 17 | | Bibliographies |
| Box | Folder |
| 8 | 1 | | Correspondence Regarding Flight 19,
1974-1978 |
| 8 | 2 | | DC-3 |
| | | | | "For Larry Kusche from Don Bruce. Including B.T. bibliography put together for SPL, and data collected (to make the B.T. film for the SCC class) on accidents and crashes on the Puerto Rican flights." |
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| 8 | 3 | | Miscellaneous Aircraft Articles |
| 8 | 4 | | National Airlines Flight 120,
1978 January 27 |
| 8 | 5 | | Angel Derby,
1978 May |
| 8 | 6 | | KA-6, Paul Smyth,
1978 February |
| 8 | 7 | | Cascio, Carolyn,
1969 June 7 |
| 8 | 8 | | Ohio Biplane,
1961 |
| 8 | 9 | | Correspondence Regarding Ships: Michaels Brother,
1976 |
| 8 | 10 | | Correspondence, Coast Guard; Dept of Navy,
1974 |
| 8 | 11 | | Articles Regarding Ships: General-Ship Losses, Marine Disasters |
| 8 | 12 | | Articles Regarding Ships: "Cyclops", Oalin |
| 8 | 13 | | Articles Regarding Ships: "Raifuka Maru",
1925 April |
| 8 | 14 | | Articles Regarding Ships: "Rubicon",
circa 1944 October 22 |
| 8 | 15 | | Articles Regarding Ships: "Freya",
1902 |
| 8 | 16 | | Articles Regarding Ships: "Ellen Austin",
1881 |
| 8 | 17 | | Articles Regarding Ships: "Elizabeth",
1972 |
| 8 | 18 | | Articles Regarding Ships: "Rossini" or "Rosalie" |
| Box | Folder |
| 9 | 1 | | Newspaper Articles,
1978- |
| 9 | 2 | | Newspaper Articles,
1976-1977 |
| 9 | 3 | | Newspaper Articles,
1975 |
| 9 | 4 | | Newspaper Articles,
1974 |
| 9 | 5 | | Newspaper Articles,
1970-1973 |
| 9 | 6 | | Newspaper Articles,
1968-1969 |
| 9 | 7 | | Periodical Articles,
1975 |
| 9 | 8 | | Periodical Articles,
1974 |
| 9 | 9 | | Periodical Articles,
1972-1973 |
| 9 | 10 | | Periodical Articles,
1970-1971 |
| 9 | 11 | | Periodical Articles,
1961-1969 |
| 9 | 12 | | Minor Incidents: From BT Books |
| 9 | 13 | | Minor Incidents: 3 Florida Planes,
1967 January |
| 9 | 14 | | Minor Incidents: c119,
1935 June 7 |
| 9 | 15 | | Minor Incidents: 2KC-135's,
1963 August 28 |
| 9 | 16 | | Minor Incidents: Sno'Boy,
1963 July 1 |
| 9 | 17 | | Minor Incidents: Thresher,
1963 April 10 |
| 9 | 18 | | Minor Incidents: Apache,
1963 April |
| 9 | 19 | | Minor Incidents: KB-50,
1962 January 8 |
| 9 | 20 | | Minor Incidents: Revonoc,
1958 January 1 |
| 9 | 21 | | Minor Incidents: Navy Patrol Bomber,
1956 November 9 |
| 9 | 22 | | Philadelphia Experiment (Book Review by Kusche),
1979 |
| Box | |
| 10 | Original Reference Sources (5" x 8" Index Cards) |
| | | | | Box contains sections for (among others): [Persons and Organizations] Written to, Bibliographies, Books, Periodicals, Newspapers, and Reports. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 11 | 1 | | "Star Tiger" Confidential Report |
| 11 | 2 | | Proteus, Nereus,
1941 |
| 11 | 3 | | Slocum (The Spray),
1909 |
| 11 | 4 | | Rosalie,
1840 |
| 11 | 5 | | City Belle,
1946 |
| 11 | 6 | | Gloria Colita,
1940 |
| 11 | 7 | | Cyclops,
1918 March 4 |
| 11 | 8 | | Star Tiger,
1948 January 29 |
| 11 | 9 | | Stardust,
1947 August |
| Box | Folder |
| 12 | 1 | | Boat "Anita",
1973 March |
| 12 | 2 | | Boat "HMS Bounty" (Reconstruction; Bill Verity),
1969 August |
| 12 | 3 | | Boats, Cuba Connection to Capture and "Disappearances",
1973 October |
| 12 | 4 | | Boat "El Caribe". Cuba Connection,
1971 October |
| 12 | 5 | | Boat "V. A. Fogg",
1972 February 2 |
| 12 | 6 | | Boat "Jillie Bean", Piper Comanche,
1970 |
| 12 | 7 | | Boat "Niagara",
1974 July |
| 12 | 8 | | Boat "Saba Bank",
1974 March |
| 12 | 9 | | Boat "Sea Boy",
1973 December |
| 12 | 10 | | Boat "Scorpion". (Submarine). Mention of Triest II, Picardo Research Sub; Mizar,
1968 May 21 |
| 12 | 11 | | Boat "Queen Elizabeth II" and "Sea Vulture",
1974 April |
| 12 | 12 | | Boat "Teignmouth Electron". Sailor of Boat is Crowhurst,
1969 July |
| 12 | 13 | | Airplane. Eastern Airlines Tri-star; L-1011,
1973 |
| 12 | 14 | | Airplanes, Helicopter |
| 12 | 15 | | Balloon, "The Light Heart". Thomas Gatch,
1974 February |
| 12 | 16 | | Airplanes. Cesna 172. Lake Amphibian,
1974 December 16 |
| 12 | 17 | | Tabloid Articles. Mention of Theodosia Burr Alston (Aaron Burr's Daughter) |
| 12 | 18 | | Boats. Incidents: Boats in Storms, U.S., Europe,
1975 January |
| 12 | 19 | | Excerpts from Bermuda Triangle Books Regarding Land, Sea, and Air |
| 12 | 20 | | Most Common Writings |
| 12 | 21 | | Photographs of Boats, Planes, and People |
| 12 | 22 | | Photographs Not Used |
| 12 | 23 | | General Articles and Correspondence on Bermuda Triangle |
| | | | | Numerous references to Cyclops and Scorpion. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 13 | 1 | | American Super Fortress Bomber Disappeared 1947 100 miles off Bermuda |
| 13 | 2 | | Article Regarding Lloyds/60 Ships in the National Enquirer,
1973 August 5 |
| 13 | 3 | | Letters of Permission and Sources of Information |
| 13 | 4 | | Letters of Permission and Photographs |
| 13 | 5 | | Book Reviews Regarding Charles Berlitz |
| 13 | 6 | | $10,000 Reward |
| 13 | 7 | | BTMS Photos |
| 13 | 8 | | Photographs |
| 13 | 9 | | Photographs |
| 13 | 10 | | Photographs |
| 13 | 11 | | Photographs |
| 13 | 12 | | Photographs |
| 13 | 13 | | Photographs |
| 13 | 14 | | Article for Pursuit (Journal of Society for Investigation of the Unexplained) |
| 13 | 15 | | Bibliographies |
| 13 | 16 | | Miscellaneous Articles and Correspondence |
| Box | Folder |
| 14 | 1 | | Bermuda Triangle by Ian Thorne,
1978 |
| 14 | 2 | | Correspondence with Harper & Row Regarding Book |
| 14 | 3 | | Photographs and 27 Negatives Showing Kusche, Flight Crews, Planes, Ships, and Other Subjects |
| 14 | 4 | | Short Biography of Taylor (Flight 19); 2 Book Jacket Cover Layout with Taylor’s Photo |
| 14 | 5 | | The Committee: Correspondence |
| 14 | 6 | | Science and Paranormal Correspondence |
| 14 | 7 | | Browne, Jane Jordan |
| 14 | 8 | | Removed from Final Draft |
| 14 | 9 | | Cyclops Article |
| 14 | 10 | | Business |
| 14 | 11 | | Publicity |
| 14 | 12 | | Correspondence with Graham Massey of BBC |
| 14 | 13 | | James Oberg |
| 14 | 14 | | The Bermuda Triangle: 1980 by Michael Dennett |
| 14 | 15 | | Fan Mail |
| 14 | 16 | | Argosy: Correspondence with Magazine |
| 14 | 17 | | Jim Field |
| 14 | 18 | | Publications |
| 14 | 19 | | Fate,
1979 October |
| Box | |
| 15 | "Case of the Bermuda Triangle", Nova,
circa 1976 (Video Cassette) |
| 15 | Capt. W. O. Burch, Jr. "Report on the Loss of Flight 19",
1945 December 5-1946 January 15 (Microfilm; Includes Charts) |
| 15 | Board of Investigation. "TBM and PBM Losses",
1945 December (Microfilm; 2 Copies) |
| | | | | See Box 18, Folder 22 for print copy (poor). |
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| 15 | 1 | | Map, Slocum Correspondence |
| 15 | 2 | | Articles: Boats & Planes |
| 15 | 3 | | Book Club Brochures |
| 15 | 4 | | Other Material |
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| Series II: Flight 19 |
| Box | Folder |
| 16 | 1 | | Inquiries of Personnel Involved in Flight 19,
1975 August 9-September 4 |
| | | | | Letters from Kusche to chief of Public Affairs Division, Washington, D.C. (1975 August 10) and National Personnel Records Center (1975 August 9, September 4) regarding personnel who testified at Board of Inquiry. List of 44 names giving rank, Social Security number, Service number, and date of birth. |
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| 16 | 2 | | Telephone Calls,
1975 April 30, September 15 |
| | | | | Lists dates of call, person called, and length of call. Calls cover Kusche's research regarding flight as well as calls to publishers, libraries and naval personnel. No subject matter of calls given. |
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| 16 | 3 | | Correspondence Regarding Flight 19 |
| | | | | Letters from Kusche to National Archives, Naval Historical Center, Pentagon, and Ft. Lauderdale Information Office. Also correspondence with Taylor family members, other authors, schools, editors, etc. |
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| 16 | 3A | | Correspondence and Early Draft of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Facts and opinions; Disappearance of the search plans; of the coast; the phantom 15th man. Extensive correspondence between Kusche and Jane Jordan Browne. Also correspondence from Star with excerpt from book. |
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| 16 | 4 | | Correspondence between Mrs. Taylor and Navy Personnel |
| | | | | Includes request for inquiry addressed to HQ's, Naval Air Advanced Training Command. Letters to Admirals R.E. Jennings and Ralph Davison, Chief of Naval Air Training. |
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| 16 | 5 | | Inquiries to Locate Naval Personnel Regarding Flight 19 |
| | | | | Gives list of 47 Navy personnel on duty. Correspondence between Kusche, Department of the Navy, National Personnel Records Center, and Navy Reserve. See also Box 16, Folder 1. |
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| 16 | 6 | | Naval Personnel Involved with Flight 19 |
| | | | | Board of Inquiry, record of interrogation with Lt. Cox, Cdr. Robert D. Cox, Lt. Marshall Goodwin, Lt. Marion C. Hanna, Lt. Malvin C. Hansen, Lt. Samuel M. Hines, Lt. J.R. Jackson, Jr., Lt. R.W. Kohlmaier, Lt. Cdr. J.D. Mastaglio, Lt. Cdr. J.A. Rapp, Lt. Wm L. Stoll, Avn. Radio man V.J. Zappalo. Other names listed. |
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| 16 | 7 | | Notes on Flight 19 |
| | | | | Kusche's thoughts on the circumstances regarding flying, TBM's, lifestyles (drinking, etc.) of the Navy airmen, home environment of Charles' family in Corpus Christi. This folder constitutes collection of pre-rough draft MS ideas. |
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| 16 | 8 | | Letters of Condolence to Mrs. Taylor |
| | | | | A collection of eleven letters from friends, strangers, and families who also had lost sons in service. Some offered optimistic theories of Charles' survival. |
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| 16 | 9 | | Negative to Inquiries |
| | | | | Thirteen letters sent by Kusche to Navy personnel in Florida at time of inquiry were returned - not delivered. Navy Board of inquiry reports for Lt. L.T. Conklin, Lt. Cdr. C.M. Kenyon, Spec. R.J. Koch, Cdr. C.C. Newman, Lt. A.G. Thompson, Jr. See Also Box 16, Folder 6. |
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| 16 | 10 | | Confederate Air Force Correspondence,
1978 |
| 16 | 11 | | Finding Aid Reports - Deceased Personnel |
| 16 | 12 | | Correspondence Requesting Permission from Families of Flyers to use Photos and Quotes |
| | | | | Harper & Row info sheet, including Kusche biography. Also drawings from pilots Landbook of operation instructions. |
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| 16 | 13 | | Old Correspondence Regarding Flight 19 |
| | | | | Copies of letters to Texas schools, to publishers, libraries, editors, TV stations, and various Government record and archival centers. List of requests for letters of endorsement. |
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| 16 | 14 | | Second Report: Jennings Letter |
| | | | | Report of Informal Board, comments in connection with remarks in letter by Mrs. Taylor to Rear Admiral Jennings, dated 22 June 1946. Copy of Mrs. Taylor's 14 Aug. 1946 letter to Admiral Jennings. |
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| 16 | 15 | | Correspondence |
| | | | | Letters requesting permission, and signed permission granted, by Navy personnel and families of flyers to use quotes and photos given to Kusche in any and all publications. |
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| 16 | 16 | | Newspaper Articles Regarding Flight 19 |
| | | | | Gives detailed news coverage by many newspapers at the time of the disappearance. |
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| 16 | 17 | | Magazine Articles on Flight 19 and the Bermuda Triangle (Mostly Photocopies) |
| | | | | Includes items in Saga, Sea Classics, Probe the Unknown, Legion Magazine, Naval Aviation News, Info Journal, Pastimes, and Argosy. Also newspaper articles, and Invisible Horizons by Vincent Gaddis. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 17 | 1 | | Biography of Charles Taylor |
| | | | | Includes enlistment papers and physical exam forms for Charles Taylor, biographical data regarding military service, copy of discharge, copies of Katherine's comments regarding Pearl Harbor, and copy of Charles' appointment as Naval Aviation cadet. |
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| 17 | 2 | | Biography of Charles Taylor |
| | | | | Copy of Charles Taylor's appointment in the Naval Reserve, copies of letters from "Lettie" to "Mamie" (Katherine's sisters), letter dated 1941 October 20 from Katherine to Mamie, copy of Charles Taylor's 1942 February 9 appointment to Ensign in the Naval Reserve, copy of Final Report of Aviation Training at Corpus Christi, and original letter dated 1942 October 28 from "Mamie" to Katherine. |
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| 17 | 3 | | Biography of Charles Taylor |
| | | | | "The Navy's Air War - Anti-Submarine Warfare" (xerox copy, pp. 42-45) including 1943 October 12 letter from Pauline to Mamie. 1943 August 21 letter from Mamie to Katherine regarding Charles Taylor's promotion, 1943 October 4 and 1943 November 18 letters from Katherine to Maime, and two letters from Charles to Katherine. |
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| 17 | 4 | | Biography of Charles Taylor |
| | | | | Notes, information, and short interview with Lowe regarding Charles Taylor's ditch near Guam (3 days in a rubber life raft and 30 days survivor's leave). |
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| 17 | 5 | | Biography of Charles Taylor |
| | | | | Interviews regarding Charles Taylor with Brewer and Rapp, fellow squadron members. Short paragraph on the impact of the economy on servicemen in 1945. Paragraph on the decline of the Avenger as a superior air weapon as the war progressed. |
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| 17 | 6 | | Official Notification of Taylor Being Missing |
| | | | | Western Union telegram dated 1945 December 6, 1:09 p.m. from Capt. Burch, Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station to Katherine reporting Charles missing. Letter dated 1945 December 11 from Pauline to Katherine and Mamie regarding Charles' presumed death. Letters of "comfort" and sympathy from family and friends. Copy of Time magazine article dated 1945 December 24 entitled "Flight into Mystery." Letter dated 1945 December 27 from Katherine to Admiral J. J. Clark requesting a personal interview. |
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| 17 | 7 | | Offical and Family Correspondence Regarding Missing Bombers |
| | | | | Letter of condolence dated 1946 January 11 from Vice Admiral Mitscher, US Navy, to Katherine. Letter of condolence dated 1946 January 14 from Bess Harris to Mamie and Katherine. Letter dated 1946 January 15 from Mary Carroll to mother of an Ensign on the PBM that blew up on its rescue mission. Letter to Chaplain J. H. Courage. List of family survivors to deceased Squadron members. Letter dated 1946 January 25 from John F. Gallivan to Mr. and Mrs. Bossi, parents of a son lost on Flight 19. |
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| 17 | 8 | | Offical and Family Correspondence Regarding Missing Bombers |
| | | | | Letter dated 1946 February 28 from Mary Carroll to Mrs. J. J. Jordan, mother of a crew member on the Martin Mariner that exploded on its rescue mission for Flight 19. Copy of letter dated 1946 February 5 from A. A. Vandegrift, General, USMC to Major Curley of Boston regarding the Board of Investigation on Flight 19. Letter dated 1946 February 15 from John F. Gallivan to Mr. and Mrs. Bossi. Letter from Gallivan to Mr. and Mrs. Bossi dated 1946 February 26 regarding footprints in the Everglades. Letter dated 1946 February 12 from Mary Carroll to Capt. Burch. |
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| 17 | 9 | | Offical and Family Correspondence Regarding Missing Bombers |
| | | | | Copy of letter from Mary Carroll to J. J. Gallivan giving extensive remarks on Flight 19. Letter dated 1946 February 5 to Hon. John E. Lyle. Corpus Christi Caller news item dated 1946 March 9 reporting end of Navy search, and record of conference between Katherine and Mary Carroll, Capt. Burch and Lt. Cdr. Howard Roberts. |
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| 17 | 10 | | Offical and Family Correspondence Regarding Missing Bombers |
| | | | | Letter from Mary Carroll to Commander Baxter calling him a "fraud", etc. Newspaper clippings regarding cause of loss of Flight 19. Letter to Cdr. Howard Roberts. Letter from Cdr. Atkinson to the Bossis dated 1946 April 11. Letters to Congressman Milton Hast and Admiral Ralph Jennings. |
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| 17 | 11 | | Offical and Family Correspondence Regarding Missing Bombers |
| | | | | Newspaper clipping of unrelated incidents. Letter dated 1946 August 6 from G. F. Devlin to Katherine. Letter to Drew Pearson. |
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| 17 | 12 | | Offical and Family Correspondence Regarding Missing Bombers |
| | | | | News item in the Corpus Christi Caller. Transcript of interview with Annie Cox Shaw. |
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| 17 | 13 | | Mrs. K. Taylor Receives Service and Victory Medals |
| | | | | Letter from Mamie to Katherine dated 1954 February 28. Detailed account of Mary Carroll and Katherine with Youngs and Wagners. Letter dated 1948 June 17 from Mary Carroll to Pauline. Communication from Navy to Katherine sending medals awarded Charles Taylor. |
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| 17 | 14 | | Investigations into the Disappearance of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Lengthy letter from Katherine Taylor to Mr. Fofoed [Kofoed?] relating the details of Flight 19. Letter from May Carroll (probably) to Wesley W. Stout of the Ft. Lauderdale Daily News. Page from Katherine's notebook about decorations given S. S. Hancock and personnel. |
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| 17 | 15 | | Investigations into the Disappearance of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Mary Carroll's premonition of Charles' death. Katherine's lack of fear that Charles would die. |
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| 17 | 16 | | Investigations into the Disappearance of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Letters dated 1955 April 19 and 26 from Wesley W. Stout of the Ft. Lauderdale Daily News to Katherine Taylor and her replies. Several newspaper clippings from the Ft. Lauderdale Daily News regarding the 10th anniversary of Flight 19. Short biographical comment by Mary Carroll regarding her career and life. |
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| 17 | 17 | | Investigations into the Disappearance of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Four 1961 May clippings from the Miami Herald regarding finding plane wreckage and part of a body dredged up from the bottom of the Banana River. Conclusion is that these items were not part of Flight 19. |
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| 17 | 18 | | Investigations into the Disappearance of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Katherine's [or Mary Carroll's?] comments regarding her cataract operation and how she is unhappy with seeing a Corpus Christi that has grown too large. |
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| 17 | 19 | | The Aging Katherine |
| | | | | Mary Carroll comments regarding Christmas 1966. Biographical comments regarding her physical condition (age 83) and Katherine at home, but preferring that to a rest home. |
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| 17 | 20 | | Rosters of Naval Personnel |
| | | | | Roster of Torpedo Squadron Seven dated 1944 October 19. List of Officers giving primary and collateral duties. |
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| 17 | 21 | | Taylor's Request Not to Go on Flight |
| | | | | Dialogue between Larry Kusche ("K") and "L" and "W". Both "L" and "W" may be Whitney Lowe. |
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| 17 | 22 | | Signal Devices |
| | | | | Dialogue between Larry Kusche and FAA regarding signal devices, i.e. Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT). |
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| 17 | 23 | | Correspondence |
| | | | | Letter from Cdr. Ellen M. Sorenson, USN (Retired) to Larry Kusche saying she was on duty in the Miami, Florida control center when the Flight 29 "tragedy" occurred. Interviews during Miami US Naval Air Station Board of Inquiry with Lt. J.G. Floyd R. Parmenter, JR., and Lt. Lester R. Hussey, dated 1945 December 18-19. |
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| 17 | 24 | | Maps of the B. T. Area |
| | | | | Numerous maps and diagrams of the State of Florida and surrounding waters, including the Bahamas and the Gulf. |
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| 17 | 25 | | The Lost Patrol Star Tiger - Star Ariel |
| | | | | Letter dated 1975 March 26 from Paul Edward Guay, Mugar Memorial Library, Boston University, transmitting copies of the file materials relating to the "Myster of the Lost patrol". Includes published letters from the 1962 June issue of the American Legion Magazine; British report on a missing "Star Tiger" aircraft. January 13 news item regarding missing Air Force Major Robert Tawney. |
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| 17 | 26 | | Compass "off"? |
| | | | | L.K. notes of questions to consider, including whether Charles' compass was out of order. |
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| 17 | 27 | | Materials Regarding Taylor's Competence |
| | | | | The Navy's AIR War (pages 56 and 57, 1942). Quotes regarding Charles Taylor by Silas A. Johnson, Germ, Wm. A. Brewer, Yavorsky (Capt. Joseph T.), "S" (Stool), Roberts, Lowe, John Hudson, and Lt. Cdr. Wm. F. Krantz. Arizona Republic article dated 1977 July 31 by Pat Murphy giving a brief review of Final Approach by William Stockton (Doubleday & Co). |
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| 17 | 28 | | Scattered Flight? |
| | | | | Interview with Stoll dated 1975 December 30 |
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| 17 | 29 | | Did Taylor Know Flight Route? |
| | | | | L.K. notes and questions for research and development. Paragraphs regarding factors that contributed to the loss of Flight 19 including "most important" factor. |
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| 17 | 30 | | Taylor's Request to be Relieved of Flight |
| | | | | L.K. notes for research and development of manuscript. Quote by Mary Carroll regarding Arthur Curtis' refusal to let Taylor withdraw from the flight. Part of Board Interview of Lt. Arthur A. Curtis. Interview, L.K. with Jackson, regarding Charles Taylor's "condition". Segments of interviews between L.K. and Curtis, Stoll and Rapp. Notes regarding quotes by Winchell, Yavorsky, and James R. Jackson. |
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| 17 | 31 | | Taylor's Character and Personality |
| | | | | Interviews, L.K. with Jim (Red) Morey, Broadwater, Burch, Roberts, Stoll, and Yavorsky. Discussion covers Taylor's drinking habits. |
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| 17 | 32 | | Reports of the Search for the Missing Flight 19 |
| | | | | Interview L.K. with Vincent J. Zappolo, the radioman who was supposed to be on the PBM that blew up, dated 1975 September 21. Letter to L.K. dated 1976 January 3 and L.K. letter dated 1975 December 11. Statement regarding George Devlin, Jr. dated 1976 January 27. Interview with Eagle Bolotin dated 1975 September 7. Newspaper clippings from The Florida Times Union of Jacksonville (1945 December 8) and The N.Y. Sun and N.Y. Daily Mirror (1945 December 7). PBM Flight schedules Banana River dated 1945 December 4-5. Testimony of Lt. Marshall B. Goodwin. |
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| 17 | 33 | | H. S. Robert Interview |
| | | | | Interview Larry Kusche with "Roberts". Questions regarding court martial. |
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| 17 | 34 | | Letters from Katherine Taylor to Adm. R. Davidson and James Forrestal |
| | | | | Letter dated 1946 May 25 from Katherine Taylor to Admiral Ralph davidson regarding K.T.'s visit to Ft. Lauderdale and to see Captain Burch. Copy of 1946 May 19 letter to the Secretary of Navy from Katherine Taylor. Question: Did Charles Taylor call his mother the day before the flight? |
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| 17 | 35 | | Katherine's visit to the Wagners |
| | | | | Mary Carroll's [?] observations on visit to "Wagners" and trip to see Alice. Comments regarding several girl friends of Charles'. |
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| 17 | 36 | | Taylor Concerned about Health, Allergies, Stuffy Nose, etc. |
| | | | | Larry Kusche notes regarding "the letter" that Charles got; Charles' allergies. |
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| 17 | 37 | | Memorial Plaque Unveiled at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Commemorating Flight 19 |
| | | | | Illustration of ditching practice in Tides' Club Action News. Notes regarding Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station. Item from 1971 October 14 Ft. Lauderdale News regarding plaque placed at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport. Note to Larry from "O'Brie" O'Brien and a copy of his Tides' Club Action News. Copy of "A Supplement to the History of the U.S. Naval Air Station. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida" from 1944 November 1 to 1945 March 31. |
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| 17 | 38 | | Materials Regarding Survival Equipment on Flight 19 |
| | | | | Observations regarding rescue and emergency equipment on TBM's. Larry K. interrogations with various persons regarding signal devices. |
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| 17 | 39 | | Acknowledgments of Source Material on Flight 19 |
| | | | | Position of moon on 1945 December 5. Materials regarding death of Mary Carroll and Katherine Taylor. Burial at Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi. L.K. acknowledgments of those helping him in putting together the book. L.K.'s observations regarding deaths of Mary Carroll and Katherine Taylor. Interview with Warren. |
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| 17 | 40 | | Getting the Position Fix of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Interview with Lt. Ellen Sorenson regarding fixes of location of Flight 19. Why delay in reporting locations to planes? |
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| 17 | 41 | | List of Items to Check |
| | | | | List of various factors to investigate regarding Flight 19. |
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| 17 | 42 | | Air Force Policy on Releasing Information on Accidents |
| | | | | Los Angles Times news clipping dated 1975 January 9 regarding courts refusal to free to public Air Forces's findings regarding air crash in 1971 June. Letter dated 1976 January 28 from D. C. Allard of Dept. of Navy Naval Historical Center regarding release of Flight 19 info to the public. Interviews with Roberts and Curtain Coleman. |
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| 17 | 43 | | Confederate Air Force Base Brochures |
| | | | | Folders and fliers (some colored brochures) about Harlingen, Texas. Info on Confederate Air Force. |
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| 17 | 44 | | Chapter Epigrams |
| | | | | Pt. IV - Epilogue; collection of quotes, verses, etc., for possible use in the book. |
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| 17 | 45 | | Correspondence and Interviews |
| | | | | Eckert letter, Kosnar interview, and Hines interview. Letter dated 1975 March 5 from Allen W. Eckert to L.K. L.K. interview with Allen Kosnar, Samuel M. Hines (in Control Tower), Roberts, and "Y". |
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| 17 | 46 | | Professional Advice on Coping with the Death of Loved Ones |
| | | | | Numerous newspaper clippings and excerpts from books, i.e. "On Dying and Denying" by Avery D. Weisman, "Coming to Terms with Death" by Fred Cutter, "Scapegoat: the Impact of Death" by Eric Bermann, and "Dying" by John Hinton. |
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| 17 | 47 | | Publications (Copies) |
| | | | | Copies of three items: "History of Torpedo Squadron Seven" by M. P. Thompson, Lt. Cdr., U.S. Navy; "Torpedo Squadron Seven" 1944 January 3-September 1 and 1944 August 30-1945 February 15; and "Scouting Squadron Sixty - Two (V. 5-62)" from 1942 November 1-1945 July 2. |
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| 17 | 48 | | "Air Sea Rescue/Gulf Sea Frontier Net" Glossary,
1945 December 5 (Page 373) |
| 17 | 49 | | Interviews with Men who Flew with Taylor |
| | | | | Pages from Kathryn Taylor notebook. Conversation with Brewer, "G", "B", Rapp, Lawade, Brewer, "Germ", Broadwater, Swope, and Parish. Articles and items regarding Hancock. |
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| 17 | 50 | | Photographs of the USS Hancock (8 8" x 10" Glossy Photos) |
| | | | | Aircraft carriers, airplanes, "combat shots", and crew members. Some descriptive labels in the pictures. |
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| 17 | 51 | | Naval weather reports |
| | | | | Weather data 1945 December 4-11, Miami and vicinity from US Dept. of Commerce; Wind data 1945 December 5 at Ft. Lauderdale; Synoptic weather maps, 1945 December 5-9, Northern Hemisphere sea level. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 18 | 1 | | Flight 19 Reports of Sightings |
| | | | | Report on sightings (2 copies). Sightings by Coast Guard office, Miami: SS President Tyler, SS Thomas Paine, Eastern Airlines pilot, a bus driver, a hunter, and others. Also criticism by relatives of Naval search efforts. |
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| 18 | 2 | | Navy Pamphlet "Ditching Sense" (Kusche MS Rough Draft) |
| 18 | 3 | | Questions Regarding Why Students Followed their Leader if they Thought he was Wrong |
| | | | | Kusche questions student ensign John A. Sweezy as to why student pilots follow the flight leader. |
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| 18 | 4 | | Radar-Radio Officer Testimony at Inquiry |
| | | | | Testimony at inquiry including Lt. (Jg) Richard W. Kohlmeier, Ensign Donald W. Harris, and Ensign John Andrew Sweezy. |
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| 18 | 5 | | Question: Did Pilot Other than Taylor Take Over Command? |
| 18 | 6 | | [Unititled] |
| | | | | Jenkins: Supt. of Flight Training. Johnson: Assistant. Jenkins, Supt. of Aviation Training in 1945. Silas Johnson, Assistant to Jenkins. |
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| 18 | 7 | | Navy Report on Inquiry |
| | | | | Navy report on inquiry and "conspiracies". |
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| 18 | 8 | | Magazines and Periodicals |
| | | | | Numerous accounts in magazines and periodicals regarding Flight 19. |
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| 18 | 9 | | Taped Interviews and Correspondence with Friends of the Taylor Family |
| 18 | 10 | | Pilot Log Radio Communication with Lauderdale (Copy) |
| | | | | Radio station log (2 copies). U.S. Naval Air Station of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. OPR Myhrvold - frequency 4805. Position three - Date 1945 December 5. |
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| 18 | 11 | | Report, Board of Investigation at Miami |
| | | | | Includes names of all participants in Board. Record of proceedings of investigation conducted at the US Naval Air Station, Miami, Fla. on 1945 December 10. Testimony. |
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| 18 | 12 | | Location of an Avenger in Key West Waters |
| | | | | Article on Attocha - sunken treasure boat. |
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| 18 | 13 | | Daily Chronicle of Events of Rescue Search |
| | | | | Also dicusses other emergency situations involving boats. 1945 December 6-10. |
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| 18 | 14 | | Writing by Kusche and Information on the "Search" for Flight 19 |
| 18 | 15 | | Materials Regarding "Search" |
| 18 | 16 | | Briefing Data Regarding Winds |
| 18 | 17 | | The "Search" for |
| | | | | Includes detailed log of search operations. One map. |
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| 18 | 18 | | "Search" |
| | | | | Miscellaneous pages. |
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| 18 | 19 | | Correspondence between Kusche and the Lowe and Taylor Families |
| 18 | 20 | | List of People Involved in Naval Onvestigation Interviewed by Kusche |
| 18 | 21 | | The Effect of Sea Water on Submerged Plane |
| 18 | 22 | | Board of Investigation, Miami |
| | | | | The investigation by Naval Board of Investigation, Miami, 1945 December 10. See Box 15 for microfilm copies (2). |
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| 18 | 23 | | Archives: Info on U.S. Naval History Division |
| | | | | Information for visitors to the Operational Archives U.S. Naval History Division. Declassified and unclassified record groups in Operational Archives. |
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| 18 | 24 | | Excerpt from Book |
| | | | | "Training Naval Aviation's Manpower" from The Forces Behind the Navy's Air War Part V, Chapter 28. |
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| 19 | 1 | | Interrogation Regarding the Use of Navigational Flight Aids |
| 19 | 2 | | Interviews with O'Brien and Pike on Navigational Flight Aids |
| 19 | X | | Contacts with Navy Personnel for Possible Information on Flight 19 |
| 19 | 3 | | Interviews with Navy Fliers Regarding Preparation of Aircraft for Flight |
| 19 | 4 | | [Missing] |
| 19 | 5 | | Why The Loss of Flight 19 was Written. |
| 19 | 6 | | Navy Aircraft Pictures and Descriptive Literature |
| 19 | 7 | | Interviews Regarding PBM Search Mission out of Banana River |
| | | | | Includes names of crew. |
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| 19 | 8 | | Information on Avenger and Issue of WW II Aircraft |
| | | | | Notes on the history of the Avenger (TBF/TBM). Special issue of World War II Aircraft. |
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| 19 | 9 | | Location of Aircraft in Museums Around the World |
| 19 | 10 | | Pilot's Handbook of Flight Operating Instructions. Navy Model TBM 3 Airplane |
| 19 | 11 | | Lyndon Johnson Library |
| 19 | 12 | | Information on Officers and "Marine Fighter Squadron 422 is Missing" in Air Classic Magazine |
| 19 | 13 | | Flight 19 Superseded |
| | | | | The legend of Flight 19 has been superseded by 1978 January version. |
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| 19 | 14 | | The Controversy (Part II) |
| 19 | 15 | | My Visit to Corpus Christi (The Dust Settles) (Part III) |
| 19 | 16 | | The Folks Back Home (The Dust Settles) (Book II) |
| 19 | 17 | | Correspondence from Ft. Lauderdale Navy Station Clearing Charles Taylor of "the Blame" |
| 19 | 18 | | Epilogue |
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| 20 | 1 | | Letters and Conversations with Capt. and Mrs. Norman H. Anthony |
| | | | | Taylor was a roommate of Anthony's for awhile on the USS Hancock. |
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| 20 | 2 | | Letters and Conversations with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Barron Regarding Taylor's Father, Ira Taylor |
| 20 | 3 | | Letter and Conversation with Capt. Richard Baxter Regarding the Search for Flight 19 |
| 20 | 4 | | Conversation with Donald J. Beuttenmuller Regarding Taylor's Ability to Operate (Draft and Typed Copy) |
| 20 | 5 | | Conversation with Terry Bird Regarding Compass Performance |
| 20 | 6 | | Interview with Eagle Bolotin Regarding Flight Personnel Schedules |
| 20 | 7 | | Conversation with Mrs. Gertrude Bossi Regarding Joe Bossi |
| 20 | 8 | | Conversation with William A. (Bill) Brewer |
| | | | | Brewer, a firend of Taylor's, appraises his character and his ability as a flier. |
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| 20 | 9 | | Conversation with Joseph T. Broadwater |
| | | | | Broadwater was a radioman who flew with Taylor. |
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| 20 | 10 | | Letters and Notes from a Conversation with Admiral William O. Burch, Jr.,
1975 September 5 |
| | | | | Not Recorded. Includes a letter from D. C. Allard (Naval Historical Center) enclosing a report by Capt. Burch and a letter to Capt. Burch from Mary Carroll. |
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| 20 | 11 | | Conversation with Carolyn and Joe Carroll |
| | | | | The Carrolls were students of Mrs. Taylor (no relation). |
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| 20 | 12 | | Conversation with Nelson Charles |
| | | | | Charles served as a flight instructor and as an administrative assistant to Capt. Burch. |
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| 20 | 13 | | Conversation with Capt. Curtain Coleman |
| | | | | Coleman was a legal officer and a friend of Robert Cox. |
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| 20 | 14 | | Kusche letter to Mrs. Joan Conlon |
| | | | | Inclued a notation at bottom regarding Ford. |
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| 20 | 15 | | Conversation with Capt. Robert D. Cox |
| | | | | Cox retired in 1968. |
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| 20 | 16 | | Conversation with Robert F. Cox |
| 20 | 17 | | Correspondence with Robert F. Cox (Contains Restricted Information) |
| 20 | 18 | | Conversation with Arthur Curtis |
| | | | | Curtis served as an aviation training duty officer. He retired 1945 and died on 1975 November 11. Also included is a new article with Curtis' picture. |
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| 20 | 19 | | Interview with Capt. Larry French |
| | | | | French served as the flight officer at Miami through 1975 September 20. |
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| 20 | 20 | | Statement Regarding Gerber |
| 20 | 21 | | Conversation with John Germ |
| | | | | Germ served on the USS Hancock and was Taylor's wingman. |
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| 20 | 22 | | Conversation with Barbara Gonzales |
| | | | | Barbara (Lowe) Gonzales is the daughter of Whitney and Georgia Lowe. |
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| 20 | 23 | | Interview with Marion C. Hanna |
| 20 | 23a | | Conversation with John W. Harris |
| | | | | Includes a letter to Kusche from Harris, a Navy citation to Harris, and training flight logs. |
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| 20 | 24 | | Conversation with Samuel M. Hines |
| | | | | Hines was the Lieutenant in the control tower in 1945. |
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| 20 | 25 | | Conversation with John J. Hudson |
| | | | | Hudson served on the USS Hancock with Taylor and flew on Taylor's wing for a short time. |
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| 20 | 26 | | Conversation with James R. Jackson, Jr. |
| 20 | 27 | | Conversation with Silas R. Johnson |
| 20 | 28 | | Conversation with Richard W. Kohlmeier, Jr. |
| 20 | 29 | | Conversation with Allen Kosnar |
| 20 | 30 | | Conversation with John D. Lawade |
| 20 | 31 | | Conversation with Whitney and Georgia Lowe |
| | | | | Includes interviews with Taylor's hometown acquaintances and friends of the family. |
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| 20 | 32 | | Conversation with Jim (Red) Morey |
| 20 | 33 | | Conversation with Cdr. W. T. Murphy |
| 20 | 34 | | Conversation and Correspondence with James Nofstad |
| | | | | Includes letter from Nofstad to Kusche. |
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| 20 | 35 | | Conversation with Robert L. Parish |
| 20 | 36 | | Conversation with Melvin Pike |
| | | | | Pike was in the air when Flight 19 went down and had some communication with Flight 19. |
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| 20 | 37 | | Conversation with Don Poole, Graham Massey, and Walter Winchell |
| 20 | 38 | | Conversation with Margaret Powers |
| 20 | 39 | | Conversation with Nathan D. Puffer |
| | | | | Puffer was in the air at the time of Flight 19. Also includes a conversation between Kusche and Puffer. |
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| 20 | 40 | | Conversations with Jerry Rapp |
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| 21 | 41 | | Interview with Sgt. Paul Radcliff,
1978 November 9 |
| 21 | 42 | | Interviews with Howard S. Robert by L.K. (Several Copies) |
| | | | | Robert was executive officer to Cpt. Burch. |
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| 21 | 43 | | Interviews and Letters with Richard S. Roberts,
1975 |
| | | | | Roberts was the Recorder for the Board of Investigation. |
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| 21 | 44 | | Interview Letters Written Between Larry K. and Carol Ann Rossi |
| | | | | Rossi is the daughter of Whitney and Georgia Lowe. |
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| 21 | 45 | | Interview Letter to, and Brief Conversation with, Herman Spivey by Larry K. |
| 21 | 46 | | Conversation between Larry K. and Wiley Stivers,
1975 September 26 |
| | | | | Wiley Stivers is George Stivers' brother. |
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| 21 | 47 | | Interview Letter from Willard L. Stoll to Larry Kusche |
| | | | | Includes two conversations between Stoll and Kusche. |
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| 21 | 48 | | "Warren Running Out of Gas" as Noted by L.K. |
| 21 | 49 | | Interview with Robert S. Swope by L.K. |
| | | | | Discusses ditching of plane off Guam. |
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| 21 | 50 | | Conversation with Bernard Thomas |
| 21 | 51 | | Telephone Interview and Interview with A. W. Winchell |
| 21 | 52 | | Interview with Roy H. Wirshing |
| | | | | Includes a letter from Roy Wirshing regarding Belitz claim that Wirshing would sue L.K. and an interview, letter, and notes taken between L.K. and Roy Wirshing. |
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| 21 | 53 | | Interviews with J. T. Yavorsky |
| 21 | 54 | | Interview with Vincent J. Zappolo |
| | | | | Zappolo served as a radioman. |
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| 21 | 55 | | Conversations with and Letters from Other Pilots |
| | | | | Includes J. T. Bossi, W. E. Lightfoot, E. J. Powers, Jr., G. W. Stivers, F. J. Gerber, and relatives. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 22 | 1 | | Newspaper Clippings, Memorabilia, and Family Information Regarding Members of the Taylor Family |
| 22 | 2 | | Letters, Conversations, and Birth Certificates |
| | | | | Includes a letter from Charles Taylor to his aunt Mary Carroll (Mame) thanking her for his High School graduation gift, a conversation with Eunice (Cox) Haas and Elbert Cox (next door neighbors to the Taylors when they were children), and two birth certificates for C. Taylor listing different years of birth. |
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| 22 | 3 | | Conversations and Letters |
| | | | | Conversation between Charles and Katherine. Conversations with boyhood friends of Charles. Letter from Charles at Texas A & M to Katherine, Mame and Georgia. Other letters regarding Charles and letter from Katherine. Notes on housekeeping and budget. Conversations with John Wright and R. S. Carter, boyhood friends of Charles. |
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| 22 | 4 | | Newspaper Clippings Regarding World War I, Pershing's Grave, and World War II |
| 22 | 5 | | Contacts with Celebrities |
| | | | | Comments regarding Taylor’s contacts with celebrities, i.e. Tyrone Power, Hemmingway, Jinx Falkenberg. |
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| 22 | 6 | | Letters and Articles |
| | | | | Letters include Maggie Garrick, Ben. Bossi, Ben. Thelander, and Be. Devlin. Article on "Cauls" |
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| 22 | 7 | | Conversations with Brewer |
| 22 | 8 | | Kusche’s Request to General Services Administration for Information on Taylor |
| | | | | Includes a copy of birth certificate, a chest x-ray, and a newspaper clipping on Wing Commander Lance C. Wade. |
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| 22 | 9 | | Photographs |
| | | | | Includes a photo of "Miami"flight section (no identification) and a negative (no print) flight sections 5 and 6 with card identifying members (including Taylor) dated 1944 August 28. |
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| 22 | 10 | | Photographs |
| | | | | Includes three action photos of Taylor and Nafstad on life raft being rescued in 1945 January and a snapshot of a boy (possibly Taylor). |
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| 22 | 11 | | Snapshots and Photos of Charles and Georgia Taylor |
| | | | | Some photographs include relatives and friends. |
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| 22 | 12 | | Pictures of Charles Taylor in Service |
| 22 | 13 | | Pictures of Naval Air Station Personnel (Fla.) |
| 22 | 14 | | Snapshots and Biographical Data |
| | | | | Most of the snapshots and photographs show Mary Carroll and Katherine Taylor. Also included is biographical data and personal observations by family members. |
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| 22 | 15 | | Photos and Snapshots of Georgia and Whitney Lowe and their Home |
| 22 | 16 | | Western Union Telegrams to Katherine Taylor from the Navy (Xerox Copies) |
| | | | | Telegrams state that Charles is missing and discuss the search. |
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| 22 | 17 | | Letter from L.K. to Georgia and Whitney Lowe |
| | | | | Kusche asks the Lowes them to review his draft of the chapter on Charles (Part III). |
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| 22 | 18 | | Manuscript of Part III: Charles Taylor |
| 22 | 19 | | Letters and Newspaper Article |
| | | | | Newspaper report of Flight 19 in the Corpus Christi Caller (1946 April 4). Letter from Katherine Taylor to Admiral Jennings requesting discharge from the Navy of Capt. William Slattery, Cmdr. Claude Newman, Lt. Cmdr. William Murphy, and Lt. Cmdr. Donald Poole. Extensive correspondence between Katherine Taylor and Bernard Thomas, Grover Cleveland Taylor and others. Letter from James Forrestal to Rep. John E. Lyle. Letters containing analytical notes of the results of the Naval Board of Inquiry regarding Flight 19. |
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| 22 | 20 | | Conversations and Letters |
| | | | | Conversation, Kusche with Whitney Lowe and letter from the Navy to the parents of Ensign Joseph Bossi. |
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| 22 | 21 | | Letter and Interview |
| | | | | Letter to Kusche from Mrs. William C. Taylor, Jr. regarding Ira Taylor and interview with Mrs. Isaac Barron, daughter of Ira’s brother, Grover Cleveland Taylor. |
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| 22 | 22 | | Information Regarding "the Cox house" |
| 22 | 23 | | Interview, Letters, Biographical Data, and Other Material |
| | | | | Interview with "Breser". Letters from Mary Carroll to Cmdr. Morehouse. Biographical data on Charles before, during, and after World War II. Family Tree. Navy report of casualty. Charles Taylor’s service record. |
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| 22 | 24 | | Interview with Warren Lowe |
| 22 | 25 | | Letters Between Navy Department and Mrs. Katherine Taylor, Larry Kusche, and Georgia Taylor Lowe |
| 22 | 26 | | Documents Regarding the Naval Board of Inquiry Exonerating Lt. Taylor of Blame of the Flight 19 Disaster |
| 22 | 27 | | Three Photos and Explanatory Sheet Regarding Memorial Service for Charles Taylor and Others on Flight 19 |
| 22 | 28 | | Letter from City of Corpus Christi |
| | | | | States that the name of Charles Taylor is on plaque in the Memorial Auditorium dedicated to 400 men and women who lost their lives during World War II. Newspaper clippings of the dedication. |
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| 22 | 29 | | Chronological Chart,
1940-1949 |
| 22 | 30 | | Telegrams and Letter (Copies) |
| | | | | Telegrams and letter from Cpt. W. O. Burch to Edward J. Powers, Sr. Letters from Gen. A. A. Vandergrift, USMC, to Mayor Curley and Se. Leverett Saltonstall. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 23 | 1 | | Birth of Charles Taylor and Family History (Handwritten Manuscript Pages) |
| | | | | Written by L.K. Gives family history–biographies of the Taylor family from Charles Taylor’s birth to his death. Also includes earlier information on the Carroll family. |
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| 23 | 2 | | Early Childhood of Charles Taylor (Handwritten Draft Pages) |
| | | | | Discusses Charles Taylor’s boyhood years. |
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| 23 | 3 | | High School and College Years (Handwritten Draft Manuscript) |
| | | | | Written by L.K. Covers boyhood period up to and including Taylor's attendance at A & M. |
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| 23 | 4 | | Flight Training (Handwritten Draft Manuscript) |
| | | | | Written by L.K. Discusses arly flight training: Entered Naval Air Force; more flight training - teaching. Covers Charles Taylor from A & M to Pearl Harbor; training and quality as a pilot; promotion to officer in Naval Reserve; duties as flier to 1943. |
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| 23 | 5 | | Facts Compiled by Navy Board Investigation Flight 19 Loss |
| | | | | Contains detailed information of crew member identification and aircraft involved. |
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| 23 | 6 | | List of 56 Opinions of the Navy Board of Investigation |
| | | | | Revised and reworded by L.K. Discusses the crews, their deaths, the mission,and their possible actions during the Flight. Also covers the search by the PBM giving crew members and actions to time of observed explosion. |
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| 23 | 7 | | Search for the Missing Flight 19 |
| | | | | Written by L. K. Discusses Flight 19 getting lost, the search, "clues and leads" in the Everglades, flashes, oil slicks, etc. |
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| 23 | 8 | | Summary of Taylor’s Career and Brief Biography of Charles Taylor’s Life in the Military Service |
| 23 | 9 | | Avenger: A short essay on the TBF-1 Avenger |
| 23 | 10 | | Inspection of Planes Prior to Flight 19 |
| | | | | Testimony of Officers Smith, Krantz, and Harris regarding the condition of the five planes in Flight 19. Covers equipment and instruments inspection. |
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| 23 | 11 | | Letters (Carbon Copies) |
| | | | | Letters written by L.K. to persons related to the crew of Flight 19. Copy of letter from Georgia Taylor Lowe raising question as to Charles’ date of birth. |
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| 23 | 12 | | Minute-by-Minute Log of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Extends from the first sign of trouble through the night of 1945 December 5. |
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| 23 | 13 | | The Search for Flight 19 by Military Boats and Planes |
| | | | | The search took place on December 6-8. Checking of all leads from flares, wreckage and sight of bodies. |
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| 23 | 14a-c | | Manuscript (Handwritten Draft Manuscript) |
| | | | | Gives anecdotes and reminiscences of Navy personnel who knew Charles Taylor and his exploits. Includes accounts of Hudson, Broadwater, Morey, Jackson, and others and letters and communications to Mrs. Taylor giving sympathy, theories, and moral support. |
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| 24 | 1 | | Charles Taylor and the Loss of Flight 19 by Lawrence David Kusche (Scattered Pages) |
| | | | | Index showing 6 parts (very condensed). Abbreviated manuscript entitled "Charles Taylor and the Loss of Flight 19." Outline of parts with headnote quotes, Parts I-VI. Contains accounts of later years of Charles’ mother and aunt. |
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| 24 | 2 | | Manuscript Discussing 1960's |
| | | | | Includes mention of publications on "mystery" occurrences in Bermuda Triangle area. Tells of plane wreckage found, Charles Taylor’s family, and publications based on Flight 19. |
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| 24 | 3 | | Part III: "Charles Taylor" (Draft Manuscript) |
| 24 | 4 | | Part IV: December 5, 1945 (Draft Manuscript) |
| | | | | Gives record of events in time sequence: 1:15-2:10 p.m.; 2:10-3:40 p.m.; 3:40-4:10 p.m.; 4:10-4:40 p.m.; 4:40-5:00 p.m.; 5:00-7:04 p.m. |
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| 25 | 1 | | Personality traits of Charles Taylor |
| | | | | Describes his jokes at Navy parties; "contacts" with celebrities (i.e. Tyrone Power and Betty Grable); his "theory" that the earth was concave, etc. |
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| 25 | 2 | | The Search (Manuscript Draft) |
| | | | | Explains why the search was enacted; what the objectives of the search were; the extent of the search area. |
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| 25 | 3 | | "Strange Theories" Regarding Flight 19 |
| | | | | Examples: UFO’s, magnetic aberrations, and time warps. |
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| 25 | 4 | | Katherine Taylor and Mary Carroll's Interactions with the U.S. Navy |
| | | | | Reasons for Taylor and Carroll's lack of confidence in the U.S. Navy. Persistence by the two in pursuing the matter for years after it happened. |
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| 25 | 5 | | "Passing the Bahamas" |
| | | | | Speculations as to the route of Flight 19 which would take it beyond the Bahamas and out to sea. |
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| 25 | 6 | | Epilogue: Retracing the Route of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Larry Kusche revisits Corpus Christi in 1978; visits Georgia and Whitney Lowe; visits the Conferate Air Force museum at Harlingen with them; flies a torpedo bomber; tries to mentally recreate what happened to Flight 19. |
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| 25 | 7 | | Data Regardning Naval Search for Flight 19 |
| | | | | Chart of events of the search in time sequence, i.e. reported sightings of flares, parachutes, oil slicks, etc. Covers December 9 and 10, 1945. |
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| 25 | 8 | | List of Photos and Other Illustrations for the Book |
| | | | | Includes two photo copies of a flight of U.S. planes, possibly Avengers. |
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| 25 | 9 | | Manuscript Regarding Flight 19 |
| | | | | Possibly a preface (draft) for the book. Includes a present day view of Ft. Lauderdale air station. |
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| 25 | 10 | | Comments on Radar and Radio Navigation |
| 25 | 11 | | Clark Miller and Lee M. Pearson |
| | | | | Miller was Taylor’s roommate at Ft. Lauderdale; Pearson is an historian. |
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| 25 | 12 | | Log of Pilot’s Calls |
| | | | | Observations regarding how and by whom the log of the pilot’s calls of Flight 19 were kept. |
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| 25 | 13 | | Materials Regarding Navigation |
| | | | | Discusses navigation, disorientation, compass failure, maps, and plotting boards. How pilots "dead reckon." How disorientation can occur to anyone under certain conditions. |
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| 25 | 14 | | The Rescue Efforts |
| | | | | Were they faulty? If so, did this affect the outcome of the flight? The "ready plane". Why the rescue planes were not sent out at the first sign the flight was lost. |
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| 25 | 15 | | The Search |
| | | | | Same as Box 17, Folder 2. Probably subsequent draft to that in Folder 2. |
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| 25 | 16 | | Rumors about Drinking |
| | | | | Observations and rumors regarding Charles Taylor's drinking habits. |
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| 25 | 17 | | Materials Regarding Poole |
| | | | | Discusses Poole's decision not to send plane to help Flight 19 to establish position - also, why they were lost. Lt. Cox's criticism of the air base Flight officer (Poole) to refuse Cox permission to take out a search plane as soon as the "lost" message was received. Poole's rationale for holding back the search plane. Review of Problem No. 1. |
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| 25 | 18 | | Why Taylor Learned to Play the Trumpet |
| | | | | Taylor played in the height school band, but not in college. |
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| 25 | 19 | | Biographical Information Regarding Charles Taylor |
| | | | | Covers November and December of 1945. Charles Taylor reports for duty at Ft. Lauderdale Naval Air Station on November 21, 1945. Processing and short training, flying again by Dec. 1, 1945. Observations on his experience and abilities. |
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| 25 | 20 | | TBM-3R Epilogue |
| | | | | Observations on the TBM-3, its characteristics, multiple uses and impact on Naval warfare. "Epilogue": comments on use after WW II in Korean War and later. |
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| 25 | 21 | | Criticism of Rescue Efforts |
| | | | | List of Air-Sea rescue networks. Board of Inquiry testimony from man in tower as to radio contact efforts with Flight 19, and accuracy of compasses on planes. |
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| 25 | 22 | | Taylor's Request not to Fly |
| | | | | Observations regarding Charles' request not to go on the flight. |
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| 25 | 23 | | Legends about Flight 19 |
| | | | | Myths and speculations regarding the disappearance. Discussion of such things as "They look like they're from outer space" and "Don't come after me". |
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| 25 | 24 | | Analysis of Communications Problems During the Flight |
| | | | | Continued search for debris from the planes. Speculation as to what happened. Relation between the "accidents" of Flight 19 and the Mariner. |
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| 25 | 25 | | Why Navy was Slow to Release Report of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Discussion why the Navy delayed publishing the results of its investigation of Flight 19 for so many years. |
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| 25 | 26 | | Allen Kosnar's Decision not to go on Flight 19 |
| | | | | How some flight reports are inaccurate. Who went, or did not go, and why. |
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| 25 | 27 | | Relatives Criticize Naval Search for Lost Flight 19 |
| | | | | Comments on Flight 18. Discussion of where Flight 19 was during the communication phase of the lost flight. Did Charles say he was over the "Keys" or "Cays." Visibility at night - coast of Florida, Everglades, how far one can see at various altitudes of plane. |
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| 25 | 28 | | Reports and Search |
| | | | | Reports and search by sea going vessels and aircraft in the presumed Flight 19 area. |
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| 25 | 29 | | Visit to Corpus Christi to Interview Taylor's Family |
| | | | | Account of L.K.'s visit to Corpus Christi in search of clues as to why the loss of Flight 19 through Charles Taylor's home, relatives and friends. Examines school records, flight training, etc. |
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| 25 | 30 | | Probable Explanation for Dissappearance of Flight 19 |
| | | | | Is Charles Taylor for the disappearance of Flight 19? The Forestal paper. Questions involved. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 26 | 1 | | Mrs. Taylor's and Sister's Investigative Trip to N.Y. and Return to Corpus Christi |
| 26 | 2 | | Investigation Continued by Atty. Burke |
| | | | | Mrs. Taylor turns all letters, records, reports over to Atty. Burke to carry on investigation. |
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| 26 | 3 | | Burke's Presentation to Naval Review Board and Final Vindication |
| 26 | 4 | | Mrs. Taylor and Sister Continue Search |
| | | | | Mrs. Taylor and her sister continue the search of wreckage and clues of the disaster. |
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| 26 | 5 | | Log of Letters and Notes |
| 26 | 6 | | Renewal of Interest in Flight 19,
1961-1971 |
| | | | | Includes magazine articles and books. |
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| 26 | 7 | | Post Mortem (1946-1958) and Biographical Information Regarding K. Taylor and Miss Carroll |
| 26 | 8 | | The Search on 1945 December 6 |
| 26 | 9 | | List of Photos by Number |
| 26 | 10 | | Kusche Visits the Lowes |
| 26 | 11 | | Table of Contents of Flight 19 |
| 26 | 12 | | Book II: The Folks Back Home |
| 26 | 13 | | Unidentified Pages |
| Box | Folder |
| 27 | 1 | | Drafts and Lists |
| | | | | Includes drafts of table of contents, lists of photos, and lists of maps. |
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| 27 | 2 | | Story Outlines (Drafts) |
| 27 | 3 | | Manuscript of Various Parts of Book (Drafts; In Sequence) |
| 27 | 4 | | Part III: The Boy (Draft) |
| | | | | Includes "the shake down" and "The Legend of Flight 19". |
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| 27 | 5 | | The Leaders and Crew of Flight 19 |
| 27 | 6 | | Part III: The Dust Settles (Manuscript) |
| 27 | 7 | | Various Manuscript Pages |
| Box | Folder |
| 28 | 1 | | Part III: The Dust Settles (Typed Draft) |
| 28 | 2 | | The Controversy,
970 February, 1979 June (Final Drafts) |
| | | | | Final typed draft (1970 February); final correction (1979 June). |
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| 28 | 3 | | Part I: The Flight,
1979 September (Last Correction) |
| 28 | 4 | | The Loss of Flight 19 (Draft; Typed Corrected Pages Numbered) |
| | | | | Covers through Monday, 1945 December 10, when search was called off. |
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| 28 | 5 | | Part I: The Controversy (Final Draft; Retyped 1979) |
| 28 | 6 | | The Loss of Flight 19 (Original Manuscript of First Version; No Photos or Maps) |
| 28 | 7 | | Table of Contents and Brief Outlines (3 Drafts) |
| 28 | 8 | | Page Listing |
| | | | | Page count and subject listing by page for Parts I, II and appendix. |
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| 28 | 9 | | Short Subject Pages (Manuscript) |
| | | | | Includes information regarding automatic radio transmitters, ditching, the Avenger, rumors about drinking, Corpus Christi, Part III: The Dust Settles - page list, the refusal to change frequencies, mysterious MT 28, the unknown lead pilot, the scattered flight, the other lost flight, Epilogue, the young man, Taylor's family, Taylor's car, the ready plane, the radio, flares and debris, disorientation, navigation, and compass failure, the search, the record of pilots' call, dedication, acknowledgements. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 29 | 1 | | Correspondence from Jean Flagg,
1979 October 10 |
| | | | | Letter from Jean Flagg, Editor, Barnes & Noble to Larry Kusche enclosing composition samples. |
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| 29 | 2 | | Complete Manuscript (Typed; No Illustrations or Maps) |
| | | | | Complete [?] manuscript including bibliography and acknowledgments. |
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| 29 | 3 | | Proof Copy and Letter |
| | | | | Proof copy of The Disappearance of Flight 19 and copy of Larry Kusche letter to Jean Flagg with list of corrections. |
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| 29 | 4 | | Letter and "Scenario" for Tentative Film Ireatment |
| 29 | 5 | | Proof Index |
| | | | | Page proof index for The Disappearance of Flight 19 with Harper and Row transmittal letter dated 1980 February 22. |
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| 29 | 6 | | Letter to Larry Kusche from the Department of the Navy, Naval History Division |
| | | | | Letter indicates that the 500 page microfilm record of Board Investigation is available. |
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| 29 | 7 | | Bibliography (Draft) |
| 29 | 8 | | Epilogue (Draft) |
| 29 | 9 | | Biography of Larry Kusche and "Flap" Copy for Dust Jacket |
| 29 | 10 | | Epilogue and Descriptions of Illustrations |
| 29 | 11 | | Correspondence with Jean Flagg Regarding Details of Corrections to The Disappearance of Flight 19 |
| 29 | 12 | | Dedication, Acknowledgements and Biography |
| 29 | 13 | | Appendix (Draft) |
| | | | | Discusses the sensationalized mystery (Taylor's premonition), the missing crewman, the dramatic "quotations", the December 4 telephone call, the "disappearance" of the search plane, navigation and communications, the "Keys" or the "Cays", command of the flight - Why they all followed, the wreckage. |
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| 29 | 14 | | Navy Department Release, "Loss of Five Navy Planes Off Florida Coast Attributed to Faulty Navigation",
1946 April 3 |
| 29 | 15 | | Discarded and Replaced Manuscript Pages |
| Box | Folder |
| 30 | A | | File Regarding Kusche Photos used by Greenhaven Press |
| | | | | Discusses images of Charles Taylor, Allan Kosner, Slocum Spray Boston, and Sargasso Sea Wreck. |
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| 30 | 1 | | Index of Photographs |
| 30 | 2A | | Photographs and Diagrammatic Pictures (50 Images) |
| | | | | Approximately 50 photographs of planes, boats, airfields. Also, diagrammatic pictures of TBM's. Miscellaneous negative copies. Includes 13 snapshots of Corpus Christy Bay, 1975 November. |
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| 30 | 2B | | Photographs of Flight 19 Crew Members, Navy Personnel, and Family Snapshots (50 Photographs) |
| | | | | Includes Charles Taylor as college student and as student navigator, 1941 August 8; Kosnar in checkered suit jacket. |
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| 30 | 3 | | Assorted Photographs (Xerox Copies) |
| | | | | Photos of crew members, aerial photos, and diagrams of TBM planes. Charles Taylor included. |
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| 30 | 4 | | Photo of an Island with Others in the Background |
| 30 | 5 | | Photos of TBM Ditching (3 8" x 10" Glossy Photographs) |
| | | | | Photos of a TBM ditching (photos in sequence). |
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| 30 | 6 | | Maps and HF/DF Bearings Lists |
| | | | | Photo map and listing of all HF/DF bearings on alert. Photo map of Gulf of Mexico and Bermuda Triangle showing Florida and Gulf coast line. Also, listing of all HF/DF bearings on alert LP7 for Flight 19. |
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| 30 | 7 | | Aerial Photo |
| | | | | Aerial photo of Banana River Naval Air Station. |
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| 30 | 8 | | Photos of Air Stations |
| | | | | Photos of Ft. Lauderdale Air Training Station and Hollywood International Air Port. Also, air strips, air towers, and operations rooms. |
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| 30 | 9 | | Photo, "Rough Seas" |
| 30 | 10 | | Map and Photo |
| | | | | Copy of map showing over water day navigation problem from Ft. Lauderdale. Also, photo of large rock in sea. |
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| 30 | 11 | | Photo of USS Solomons Aircraft Carrier |
| 30 | 12 | | Unidentified Air Base (5 Glossy Prints and Negatives) |
| | | | | Unidentified air base and buildings, showing air strips, barracks and operations equipment. |
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| 30 | 13 | | USS Hancock Photos (Xerox Copies) |
| | | | | Pictures show engagements. Chart record of testimony of Lt. Cdr. Donald J. Poole. Miscellaneous statistical data. Poem, "Some ships sail East ..." |
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| 30 | 14 | | Maps and Aviation Charts |
| | | | | Numerous maps of Florida, Florida Keys, Bahamas area. Some aviation charts. |
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| 30 | 15 | | Maps |
| | | | | Maps with plotting of radio receptions, sightings, explosion during Flight 19 search. |
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| 30 | 16 | | Lists of Illustrations and Maps |
| | | | | Lists of illustrations and maps with explanations of illustrations. Reference: painting by G. J. Lind of Flight 19 (Painting in Flight Office). |
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| 30 | 17 | | Letters, Articles, Clippings, and Photos |
| | | | | Article on Flight 19 in the Star, 1980 April 8. Various other letters, articles, clippings and photos of Larry Kusche in 3 piece suit by bookcase, Undated. |
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| 30 | 18 | | Observations Regarding Ditching |
| | | | | Pages from a notebook with observations regarding ditching a plane. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 31 | 1 | | Photos |
| | | | | Glossy prints of Charles' house, medals and other "memorabilia", islands off Florida coast, planes, Naval "team mates" of Charles, diploma as Naval aviator. |
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| 31 | 2 | | Letters and Manuscript |
| | | | | Letters to Publisher Regarding Manuscript, photos and dust jacket "blurbs" (including biography). Manuscript of Part III as edited 1980 January. |
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| 31 | 3 | | Part I (Copies) |
| 31 | 4 | | Manuscripts by Dates |
| | | | | Includes 1945 December; 1946 March; 1946 April-May; 1946 June-July; 1946 August; 1947 October-December; 1948-. |
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| 31 | 5 | | Appendix: Items A through N |
| | | | | Includes: |
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a. Charles Taylor 1941-1943
b. The sensationalized mystery
c. Taylor's premonition
d. The missing crewman
e. The dramatic quotations
f. FT... FT...
g. The December 4 telephone call
h. Disappearance of the search plane
i. Navigation and communications
j. The Keys or the Cays
k. Command of the flight
l. The wreckage
m. Automatic radio transmitters
n. The phantom squadrons
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| 31 | 6 | | Manuscripts (Drafts) |
| | | | | Includes: |
| | | | |
a. Katherine Taylor and Mary Carroll
b. Charles Taylor 1917-1936
c. Charles Taylor 1936-1942
d. Typed draft-appendix
e. Second guessing Larry Kusche flies the Flight 19 route
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| 31 | 7 | | Manuscript Pages (Drafts) |
| | | | | Includes Appendix, Index, Table of Contents; list of photos with titles and page numbers, area map drawings; and acknowledgements. |
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| 31 | 8 | | Letter of Transmittal to Jeanne with Advanced Draft of Manuscripts |
| | | | | Includes The Flight, The Controversy, and The Dust Settles. |
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| Box | Folder |
| 32 | 1 | | Master Proof |
| 32 | 2 | | Draft Notes; Dictation of Deception |
| Box | Folder |
| 33 | 1 | | Correspondence from Katherine Taylor to the U.S. Navy Regarding Charles Taylor |
| | | | | News clipping posting reward for word of Charles. Navy reports on Charles' medals. Draft manuscript regarding Navy telegram to Taylor family telling of Charles' status as missing. |
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| 33 | 2 | | Letters from Larry Kusche to Navy Associates of Charles Taylor Requesting Phone and/or Personal Interviews for Anecdotal and Other Information (Copies) |
| 33 | 3 | | Other Materials |
| | | | | Larry Kusche's remarks regarding the bibliography. Burke's report as to what happened, who erred. The search; reports of sightings. Mrs. Taylor's correspondence with Admiral Jennings. Log of Navy base during search. Comments regarding Charles proficiency as pilot and student. |
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| 33 | 4 | | Maps and Other Materials |
| | | | | Map of Caribbean Yucatan Peninsula, Gulf of Mexico and Southeastern U.S. Photo map of Southern Florida (Everglades). Includes Bahamas and Andros Island. Aeronautical Chart map and article on Florida Keys. Confederate Air Force Air Show (1978 October 5-8) brochure. Map appearing on end papers of book. |
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| 33 | 5 | | Brochure and Lectures by Larry Kusche |
| | | | | Includes: |
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a. Charles Taylor and the Loss of Flight 19
b. The Great Bermuda Triangle Fraud
c. How They Fool You with Facts
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| | | | | Miscellaneous clippings in brochure. Returned envelope addressed to "Relatives of Mr. Clark W. Miller." Booklet and two items mentioning S.S. Gaines Mill. |
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| 33 | 6 | | Letters from Navy Department and Other Materials |
| | | | | Letters from Navy Dept., interviews, short quotes and notes dealing with what equipment (i.e. watch, compass, plotting board) Charles went on his ill-fated flight. |
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| 33 | 7 | | Interview with Whitney Lowe and Georgia by Larry Kusche |
| | | | | Discusses Mamie and Katherine's life after Charles' death. Biographical note regarding Charles from 1940-1942. |
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| 33 | 8 | | Other Materials |
| | | | | Communication logs, photo lists, flight lists. Emergency operations, training, and search patterns. Communications: Larry with "Jeanne", the publisher. Index, draft of poem, "Ships Sail East..." For newspaper articles (1991 May) on discovery of Flight 19, see Box 9, F-1. |
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| Box | Tape |
| 34 | 1 | | [Interview],
1975 September 5, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Albert O. Winchell (1975 September 5); W. O. Burch. Side B: W. O. Burch; Eagle Bolotin |
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| 34 | 2 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Eagle Bolotin; Richard Baxter; Zappolu. Side B: Zappolu, Parmenter. |
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| 34 | 3 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Don Poole (bad tape). Side B: Blank. |
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| 34 | 4 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Don Poole (Part 2); Howard S. Roberts. Side B: Roberts; Yavorsky. |
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| 34 | 5 | | [Interview],
1975 September 19, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Yavorsky; French. Side B: Hines (1975 September 19). |
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| 34 | 6 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Hines; Hanna; Stoll. Side B: Stoll (Part 2). |
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| 34 | 7 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Stoll (Part 3; Continued on Tape 8). Side B: Beuttenmuller; Curtis. |
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| 34 | 8 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Stoll (Part 4). Side B: Stoll (Part 4 Continued); Kohlmeir. |
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| 34 | 9 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Curtis (Contined from Tape 7); Jackson. Side B: Jackson; Mastaglio; Hansen; R. D. Cox. |
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| 34 | 10 | | [Interview],
1975 November 20, December 30, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Gerber (1975 November 20); Mrs. Isaac Barron. Side B: Barron (1975 December 30); Stoll (1975 December 30). |
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| 34 | 11 | | [Interview],
1975 November 25, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Poole (1975 November 25); Winchell; David Russell. Side B: David Russell; Lowe - 1 (Beginning of Corpus Christi Tapes) |
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| 34 | 12 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Lowe (2 CC Tapes). Side B: Blank. |
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| 34 | 13 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Lowe (3 CC Tapes). Side B: Blank. |
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| 34 | 14 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Lowe (4 CC tapes); Eddie Stephenson. Side B: Stephenson (5 CC Tapes); Lowe; White. |
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| 34 | 15 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: White (6 CC Tapes); Carroll, Carolyn; Lowe. Side B: Warren (7 CC Tapes); Lowe; Wright. |
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| 34 | 16 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: McNeil (8 CC Tapes); Lowe; O'Brien. Side B: O'Brien (9 CC Tapes); Steve Allen. |
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| 34 | 17 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Chas Weil (10 CC Tapes); Elbert Cox; Side B: Blank. |
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| 34 | 18 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Cox (11 CC Tapes); Herold; Coxes. Side B: Coxes (12 CC Tapes); Carter; Annie Cox; The Bluff. |
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| 34 | 19 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Annie Cox (13 CC Tapes); Herb Garret; Susser, Alexander; Lew Borden. Side B: Borden (14 CC Tapes); F. Clay Caldwell; E. L. Caldwell. |
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| 34 | 20 | | [Interview],
1975 December 3, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Gerber; Barbara Gonzalez. Side B: Gonzalez (1975 December 3); Rossi. |
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| 34 | 21 | | [Interview],
1975 December 19, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Rossi; Jutte; Massey; Melvin Pike. Side B: Wirshing (1975 December 19). |
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| 34 | 22 | | [Interview],
1975 December 29-30, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Rapp (1975 December 29). Side B: Rapp; Burch (1975 December 30). |
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| 34 | 23 | | [Interview],
1975 December 30, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Burch; Nelson R. Charles. Side B: Charles; Silas Johnson (1975 December 30). |
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| 34 | 24 | | [Interview],
1975 December 30, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Silas Johnson (1975 December 30); W. T. Murphy (1975 December 30). Side B: Stoll (Continued from 10:B). |
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| 34 | 25 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Murphy (Continued from 24:A); Richard S. Roberts. Side B: Broadwater. |
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| 34 | 26 | | [Interview],
1976 February 8, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Broadwater. Side B: Anthony (Continued from Tape 32); Nafstad (See Tape 36; 1976 February 8). |
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| 34 | 27 | | [Interview],
1975 December 30, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Bernard Thomas (1975 December 30); Brewer (1). Side B: Brewer (2). |
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| 34 | 28 | | [Interview] |
| | | | | Side A: Brewer (3). Side B: Brewer (4). |
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| 34 | 29 | | [Interview],
1976 January 2, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Brewer (5); Germ (1976 January 2). Side B: Germ. |
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| 34 | 30 | | [Interview],
1976 January 2-3, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Germ (3; 1976 January 2); Hudson (1976 January 3); Swope (1976 January 3). Side B: Swope (1976 January 3); Lamade; Roberts; Yavorsky. |
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| 34 | 31 | | [Interview],
1976 January 3, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Rapp (1976 January 3); Morey. Side B: Morey; Jackson, Jr. |
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| 34 | 32 | | [Interview],
1976 January 3-5, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Lowe (1976 January 3); Parish (1976 January 4); Poole (1976 January 5). Side B: Norman Anthony and Wife (Continued on Tape 26). |
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| 34 | 33 | | [Interview],
1976 January 8, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Robert F. Cox (1; 1976 January 8). Side B: Robert F. Cox (2). |
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| 34 | 34 | | [Interview],
1976 January 8-31, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Robert F. Cox (3; 1976 January 8); Hudson (1976 January 9); Hatcher (1976 January 11); Swope (1976 January 25); Richard S. Roberts (1976 January 25). Side B: Roberts (1976 January 25); Silas Johnson; Jackson (1976 January 31); Rapp. |
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| 34 | 35 | | [Interview],
1976 January 19 |
| | | | | Side A: Libert (Regarding BT Mystery Solved; 1976 January 19); Brewer. Side B: Brewer. |
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| 34 | 36 | | [Interview],
1976 February 3-14 |
| | | | | Side A: Nafstad (Continued from Tape 26; 1976 February 3); Bird (1976 February 9); Wirshing (1976 February 9). Side B: Wirshing (1976 February 9); Harris (1976 February 14). |
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| 34 | 37 | | [Interview],
1976 February 14, 28 |
| | | | | Side A: J. W. Harris (1976 February 14). Side B: Harris (1976 February 14); Georgia (1976 February 28); Winchell (1976 February 28); Poole (1976 February 28). |
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| 34 | 38 | | [Interview],
1976 February 12, 28, Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Brewer (1976 February 12). Side B: Brewer; Poole (Continued from Tape 37:B; 1976 February 28). |
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| 34 | 39 | | [Interview],
1976 February 28, August 7-26 |
| | | | | Side A: Stoll (1976 February 28); Robert F. Cox (1976 August 7). Side B: Spivey (1976 August 25); Brewer (1976 August 25); Brewer (1976 August 26); Brewer (1976 August 26). |
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| 34 | 40 | | [Interview],
1976 August 6, October 10 |
| | | | | Side A: Joan Conlon (1976 August 6). Side B: Joan Conlon (1976 October 10). |
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| 34 | 41 | | [Interview],
1977 January 29 |
| | | | | Side A: Nathan Puffer (1977 January 29); Side B: Blank. |
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| 34 | 42 | | [Interview],
Undated |
| | | | | Side A: Terry Bird (Regarding Compass; Undated); Stivers (Undated). Side B: Stivers (Undated). |
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