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Collection: World War I Papers of Thomas, James, and Victor Kegel

Title: World War I Papers of Thomas, James, and Victor Kegel

Object ID: MG0798

Date Range: 1917-2014

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Collection: World War I Papers of Thomas, James, and Victor Kegel

Title: 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.

Date Range: 1917-2014

Creation Date: 1917-2014

Year Range From: 1917

Year Range To: 2014

Date of Accumulation: 1917-2014

Creator: Kegel, Thomas, 1895-1958

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 15

People: Delmarra, Red; Eickert, Earl; Fillinger, Joe; Grim, George; Heidig, Hen; Hersh, Ted; Kegel, James; Kegel, Thomas; Kegel, Victor; Kimmel, Fred; Metzger, George; Metzger, Harvy; Rodgers, Harry; Seachrist, Harry

Other Creators: Kegel, James, 1891-1927; Kegel, Victor, 1898-1923

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Letters; Machine Gun Training Center (Camp Hancock, Ga.); Photographs; Trench warfare; United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces; World War, 1914-1918

Search Terms: Camp Hancock, Georgia; Correspondence; Finding aids; Letters; Machine Gun Training Center; Manuscript groups; Newspaper clippings; Photographs; Trench warfare; United States Army, American Expeditionary Forces; World War I; WWI

Extent: 1 box, 61 folders, 91 items, 281 pages to scan, .5 cubic feet

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Date: 2019-03-05

Condition Notes: 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.

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General John Fulton Reynolds : his biography, words and relations

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19538

Author: Berger-Knorr, Lawrence,

Edition: 2nd Sunbury Press ed.

Date of Publication: 2013.

Call Number: 923.5 R462k

Responsibility: Lawrence Knorr, Michael A. Riley, Diane E. Watson.

ISBN: 9781620061817 (pbk.); 1620061813 (pbk.)

Author: Berger-Knorr, Lawrence,

Edition: 2nd Sunbury Press ed.

Place of Publication: Mechanicsburg, PA

Publisher: Sunbury Press,

Date of Publication: 2013.

Physical Description: 312 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Notes: Rev ed. of: General John Fulton Reynolds / compiled by Lawrence Knorr. Camp Hill, PA : Sunbury Press, c2010.; Includes: Kinship of John Fulton Reynolds (p. 250-291).; Genealogy.; Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: pt. 1. For God's sake forward! / by Michael A. Riley -- pt. 2. Reynolds, the last six miles / by Diane E. Watson -- pt. 3. Reynolds, his own words before Gettysburg / by Diane E. Watson -- pt. 4. The relations of John Fulton Reynolds / by Lawrence Knorr.

Subjects: Reynolds, John Fulton, - 1820-1863.; Reynolds, John Fulton, - 1820-1863; Reynolds, John Fulton, - 1820-1863 - Family.; Reynolds family.; United States. - Army - Biography.; United States. - Army.; Generals - United States - Biography.; Families.; Generals.; Military campaigns.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Campaigns.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.; United States.; Personal narratives.; Records and correspondence.

Additional Author: Riley, Michael A.; Watson, Diane E.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 923.5 R462k

Operation Cinder: A Civil War Spy Novel set in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo21712

Author: Gontz, Todd.

Date of Publication: 2017.

Call Number: 813.6 G642

Responsibility: by Todd Gontz.

Author: Gontz, Todd.

Place of Publication: Landisville, Pa

Publisher: Yurchak Printint, Inc.

Date of Publication: 2017.

Physical Description: 204 p.: maps; 23 cm.

Summary: "The book follows the story of secret agent Tyler Samson, as helps a runaway slave girl elude enemy agents who are hot on their trail. This historical fiction sheds light on the espionage that occurred behind the scenes of the bloody battles of the Civil War. Set in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, home of the author." [Amazon.com]

Subjects: United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Fictional Works.; Lancaster, Pennsylvania - History - Civil War,1861-1865 - Fictional works.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 813.6 G642

John P. Good at the assault on Fort Fisher

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19606

Author: Von Stetten, Wayne.

Date of Publication: 2015.

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Responsibility: Wayne Von Stetten.

Author: Von Stetten, Wayne.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: LancasterHistory,

Date of Publication: 2015.

Physical Description: pp. 101-105.

Subjects: Good, John P.; Hospitals - New York; Fort Fisher (N.C.) - History.; De Camp Union Hospital (N.Y.) - History.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - North Carolina.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 116, number 2/3 (2015), pp. 101-105.Lancaster History Library - Journal979.9 L245 v.116

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James Buchanan and the coming of the Civil War

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17417

Date of Publication: c2013.

Call Number: 973.68 B918

Responsibility: edited by John W. Quist and Michael J. Birkner.

ISBN: 9780813044262 (alk. paper); 081304426X (alk. paper)

Place of Publication: Gainesville

Publisher: University Press of Florida,

Date of Publication: c2013.

Physical Description: x, 289 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Notes: Papers from a conference held at LancasterHistory.org in 2008. Presentation copy from the editors.; Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Introduction: Bum rap or bad leadership? -- James Buchanan, Dred Scott, and the whisper of conspiracy / Paul Finkelman -- Prelude to armageddon: James Buchanan, Brigham Young, and a president's initiation to bloodshed / William P. MacKinnon -- General Jackson is dead: James Buchanan, Stephen A. Douglas, and Kansas policy / Nicole Etcheson -- In defense of doughface diplomacy: a reevaluation of the foreign policy of James Buchanan / John M. Belohlavek -- President James Buchanan: executive leadership and the crisis of the democracy / Michael A. Morrison -- The South has been wronged: James Buchanan and the secession crisis / Jean H. Baker -- "In the midst of a great revolution": the northern response to the secession crisis / William G. Shade -- Joseph Holt, James Buchanan, and the secession crisis / Daniel W. Crofts -- A conversation with William W. Freehling and Michael F. Holt, September 19, 2008 / Moderated by John W. Quist -- Epilogue: James Buchanan's Civil War / Michael J. Birkner.

Summary: An edited volume examining the presidency of James Buchanan and his role engaging the complexities of the debate surrounding the president immediately before Lincoln.

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.; United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.

Additional Author: Quist, John W.; Birkner, Michael J.,

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 973.68 B918

Article

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/87328cce-70c3-4c1a-9f8c-073831354317

Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney's London Olympics"

Object ID: MG0305_F002

Date Range: 2012/07/08

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Collection: Barney Ewell Collection

Title: "Barney's London Olympics"

Description: Photocopy of newspaper article. "Barney's London Olympics," Sunday News. Lancaster.

Admin/Biographical History: Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.; Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.; After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.

Date Range: 2012/07/08

Creation Date: 8 July 2012

Creator: Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Ewell, Henry Norwood "Barney"

Subjects: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Olympic athletes; Olympic Games (14th : 1948 : London, England); Olympic Games (30th : 2012 : London, England); Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.); Track and field athletes

Search Terms: Athletes; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings; Olympic athletes; Olympic Games (14th, 1948, London, England); Olympic Games (30th, 2012, London, England); Sunday News; Track and field athletes

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Article

Language: English

Object ID: MG0305_F002

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Barney Ewell Collection (MG0305) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/656b453e-76e2-47da-9a52-758145026376

Notes: Preferred Citation: "Barney's London Olympics", Sunday News, Lancaster, 8 July 2012, Barney Ewell Collection (MG0305), MG0305_F002, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-305

Other Number: MG-305, Folder 2

Classification: MG0305

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 2 December 2021.; Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.

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Freedom by the sword : the U.S. Colored Troops, 1862-1867

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20625

Author: Dobak, William A.,

Date of Publication: 2011.

Call Number: 973.7415 D632

Responsibility: by William A. Dobak.

ISBN: 9780160866951; 0160866952; 9780160866968; 0160866960

Author: Dobak, William A.,

Place of Publication: Washington, D.C

Publisher: U.S. Army Center of Military History,

Date of Publication: 2011.

Physical Description: xvi, 553 pages : illustrations, maps, photographs ; 26 cm.

Series: Army historical series; CMH pub ; 30-24-1

Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 508-532) and index.

Contents: Mustering in : Federal policy on emancipation and recruitment -- The South Atlantic Coast, 1861-1863 -- The South Atlantic Coast, 1863-1865 -- Southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, 1862-1863 -- Southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, 1863-1865 -- The Mississippi River and its tributaries, 1861-1863 -- Along the Mississippi River, 1863-1865 -- Arkansas, Indian Territory, and Kansas, 1863-1865 -- Middle Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, 1863-1865 -- North Carolina and Virginia, 1861-1864 -- Virginia, May-October 1864 -- Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia, 1864-1865 -- South Texas, 1864-1867 -- Reconstruction, 1865-1867 -- Conclusion.

Subjects: United States. - Army - African American troops - History; African American soldiers; Free African Americans; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Participation, African American.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 973.7415 D632

Lancaster County and Civil War medicine: Civilian physicians turned military surgeons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20572

Author: Mingus, Scott L.,

Date of Publication: 2016.

Author: Mingus, Scott L.,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: LancasterHistory.org,

Date of Publication: 2016.

Physical Description: 198-213.

Subjects: Andrews, James P., - Dr.; Nebinger, Augustus Rox, - Dr.; Breneman, Edward de W., - Dr.; Reed, Joseph Andrew Erastus, - Dr.; Frick, Abraham Pfantz, - Dr.; Herr, Ambrose J., - Dr.; Davis, Samuel T., - Dr.; Sample, Samuel R., - Dr.; Sides, Benjamin Franklin, - Dr.; Hinkle, Francis, - Dr.; Folz, Jonathan M.,; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Medical Care.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 117, number 4 (2016), p. 198-213Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.117

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General John Fulton Reynolds : his biography, words and relations

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19538

Operation Cinder: A Civil War Spy Novel set in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo21712

John P. Good at the assault on Fort Fisher

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19606

Websites

James Buchanan and the coming of the Civil War

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17417

Archive

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Freedom by the sword : the U.S. Colored Troops, 1862-1867

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20625

Lancaster County and Civil War medicine: Civilian physicians turned military surgeons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo20572