World War I Papers of Thomas, James, and Victor Kegel
Description
The World War I Papers of Thomas, James, and Victor Kegel collection contains materials written and collected by three brothers who fought during World War I in the 109th Machine Gun Battalion. The collection contains letters written by the brothers to their families while in the service, and some other letters from their loved ones. There are also newspaper articles, literature on the battalion they fought in, post cards, military paperwork, and photographs.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Kegel (1895-1958), James Kegel (1891-1927), Victor Kegel (1898-1923) were three brothers who served together in the 109th Machine Gun Battalion during World War I. Their parents were Charles and Mary Rogers Kegel, and they had eleven children. Their family home was on 59 Locust Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They were all drafted in 1917, and were trained in Camp Hancock in Augusta, Georgia. After their extensive training, they were sent to fight in the trenches in France. On separate occasions, each brother was wounded during the war, but they all survived and came home to Lancaster after the war in 1919.
James L. Kegel was born on August 10, 1891. He was a poultry dresser and dealer and was married to Arabella E. Raymond Kegel (1884-1966) on August 27, 1911. They had three children: Charles, James, and Mary Annabelle. James passed away at the age of 35 on February 9, 1927, due to pneumonia.
Thomas Kegel was born on January 18, 1895. He married Veronica R. "Fannie" Karch Kegel. Together, they had four children: Thomas, Helen, Dorn Anne, and John. He was a watchmaker, in addition to other various occupations. By a doctor's recommendation in 1939, Thomas and his family moved to Miami, Florida, due to his injuries and struggles with PTSD. He passed away on February 18, 1958.
Victor A. Kegel was born on March 29, 1898. He was a poultry dresser after coming back to Lancaster from the war in 1919. He was married to Ellen F. Kegel. He passed away on December 26, 1923, due to inflammation of the brain. He was 25 years old.
The dosuments in folders 24, 33, and 47 are fragile and require staff supervision.
Object ID
MG0798
Related Item Notes
World War I Collection, 1916-1972, MG-45
World War I Papers for Frank Schober, MG-797
Charles E. Schuler Papers, MG-780
William Barlow Papers, MG-781
William Raymond Elbert Papers, MG-784
Military Records for Charles A. Meisenberger, MG-782
Diary Collection, 1836-1978, MG-247
William J. Buch Papers, 1917-1958, MG-658
Notes
Donation was made possible with the assistance of Charles and Mary Brill.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level. The documents in Folders 24, 33, and 47 are fragile and require staff supervision. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-798
Other Number
MG-798
Classification
MG0798
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by EM, January/February 2019.
Red Rose Coin Club, Lancaster City Bureau of Police, 150th Anniversary
Description
1 set of 3 coins (two bronze & one silver) comemorating the 150th anniversary of the Lancaster City Bureau of Police; enclosed in plastic case with informational card; medal features Lancaster City police badge on the obverse and the club name and the date of 2015 on the reverse; separate black plastic stand.
Date Range
2015
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0005
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Object ID
2017.014.001
Notes
details needes
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Red Rose Coin Club, Blanche Nevin, Lancaster Sculptor
Description
1 set of 3 coins (two bronze & one silver) commemorating Blanche Nevin, Lancaster Sculptor; enclosed in plastic case with informational card; medal features likeness of Nevin on the obverse and the club name and the date of 2016 on the reverse; separte black plastric stand.
Date Range
2016
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 1
Storage Container
Box 0005
Object Name
Coin, Commemorative
Object ID
2017.014.002
Notes
details needes
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
One of two metal signs from the exterior of the Tally Ho Tavern, 201 West Orange St., Lancaster, PA. Each sign reads "TALLY HO" in large red block letters on white background.
See also 2023.020.002
Date Range
Circa 2020
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Height (cm)
21.59
Height (ft)
0.7083333333
Height (in)
8.5
Length (cm)
152.4
Length (ft)
5
Length (in)
60
Object ID
2023.020.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
One of two metal signs from the exterior of the Tally Ho Tavern, 201 West Orange St., Lancaster, PA. Each sign reads "TALLY HO" in large red block letters on white background.
See also 2023.020.001
Date Range
Circa 2020
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
South Wall
Object Name
Sign, Trade
Height (cm)
21.59
Height (ft)
0.7083333333
Height (in)
8.5
Length (cm)
152.4
Length (ft)
5
Length (in)
60
Object ID
2023.020.002
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Bronze maquette or statuette of the Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell statue dedicated 11/19/2022 in Ewell Plaza, Lancaster City. Statue and Statuette is of Ewell in a running stance; created by sculptor Chad Fisher of York County. Includes brass label plate.
Date Range
2022
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Cabinet
Unit 30
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Object Name
Maquette
Object ID
2023.050.001
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Volunteer badge for the 2015 US Women's Open at the Lancaster Country Club. White plastic badge with grey stripe on left side, offset logo of US Women's Open at top left of white portion. In black text is printed at the bottom center "Volunteer/Spectator Services," a barcode and the number "0770000." The USGA name and logo are at the bottom right. In the grey portion "Volunteer Headquarters" printed on left (with top of text to the left) and "V" is printed in the top left corner. "Beth" written in black ink at the center. Attached to a blue lanyard with white logos of USGA and 2015 US Women's Open.
Volunteer badge for the 2015 US Women's Open at the Lancaster Country Club. White plastic badge with grey stripe on left side, offset logo of US Women's Open at top left of white portion. In black text is printed at the bottom center "Volunteer/Spectator Services," a barcode and the number "0770000." The USGA name and logo are at the bottom right. In the grey portion "Volunteer Headquarters" printed on left (with top of text to the left) and "V" is printed in the top left corner. "Rick" written in black ink at the center. Attached to a blue lanyard with white logos of USGA and 2015 US Women's Open.
