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Christmas Card / Return to the Rocking Chair
Title
Christmas Card / Return to the Rocking Chair.
Author
Roark, George James (1889-1962)
Abstract/Description
Christmas card with humorous newspaper clipping noting staff returning to the rocking chair when Roark stepped down as city manager. From the papers of George James Roark, Manuscript Collection, M1978-15
Identifier
7815Roarkf18item01, 7815Roarkf18item01
Format
Document (PDF)
Folder 1 Item 1 --1914 June Postcard Hotel Reina Christina Algeciras Spain
Title
Folder 1 Item 1 --1914 June Postcard Hotel Reina Christina Algeciras Spain.
Identifier
6602Marstonf1item1
Format
Set of related objects
Folder 1 Item 2 -- 1914 July Postcard from Geneva, Switzerland
Title
Folder 1 Item 2 -- 1914 July Postcard from Geneva, Switzerland.
Author
Marston, Frank R.
Abstract/Description
Postcard, July 23, 1914, from Geneva, Switzerland, written to Mrs. Frank R. Marston, Pensacola, Florida from her son Frank R. Marston. Pictorial side of card features the Chllon et la Dent du Midi.
Identifier
uwf6602marstonf1item2
Format
Set of related objects
Folder 1 Item 3 -- 1914 July Postcard from Villefranche, France
Title
Folder 1 Item 3 -- 1914 July Postcard from Villefranche, France.
Author
Marston, Frank A.
Abstract/Description
Postcard, July 1914, from Villefranche, France, written to Mrs. Frank A. Marston, Pensacola, Florida from her son Frank A. Marston. Pictorial side of card features Nice--Palais de la Jetee at sunset.
Identifier
6602marstonf1item3c
Format
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Folder 1 Item 4 -- Postcard from Naples, Italy
Title
Folder 1 Item 4 -- Postcard from Naples, Italy.
Author
Marston, Frank A.
Abstract/Description
Postcard from Naples, Italy addressed to Mrs. Frank A. Marston, Pensacola, Florida, from Frank A. Marston, date illegible. Notes visit to Pompeii and possible transfer to the U.S.S. Tennessee. on message side. Pictorial side shows Parco Margherita, Naples.
Identifier
6602marstonf1item4
Format
Set of related objects
Folder 1 Item 5 --Letter, 1918 February 6 Camp Greene, North Carolina
Title
Folder 1 Item 5 --Letter, 1918 February 6 Camp Greene, North Carolina.
Author
Marston, Frank A.
Abstract/Description
Letter, typed, one page, from Frank A. Marston, 30th Infantry, Camp Greene, Charlotte, North Carolina, to "Mother, Father, and Sister" (Mrs. Frank R. Marston, Pensacola, Florida), February 6, 1918. Discusses status of his promotion request, status of his transfer request, and notes isolation of camp due to spinal meningitis outbreak in Charlotte.
Identifier
6602f1item5
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 1 Item 6 Letter, March 28, 1918 from Camp Merritt, North Carolina
Title
Folder 1 Item 6 Letter, March 28, 1918 from Camp Merritt, North Carolina.
Author
Marston, Frank A.
Abstract/Description
Letter, typed, from Frank A. Marston, Camp Merritt, North Carolina to "Mother, Father and Sister" [Mrs. Frank A. Marston, Pensacola, Florida], March 28, 1918 (2 pp.) announcing his promotion, that their company (30th infantry) is leaving for the front (Western Europe) and his new address will be the 'American Expeditionary Force, France" and gives code words for future mail (safe, etc.); with three pages typed of orders for training cadets to prepare them for overseas duties (training pages)....
Show moreLetter, typed, from Frank A. Marston, Camp Merritt, North Carolina to "Mother, Father and Sister" [Mrs. Frank A. Marston, Pensacola, Florida], March 28, 1918 (2 pp.) announcing his promotion, that their company (30th infantry) is leaving for the front (Western Europe) and his new address will be the 'American Expeditionary Force, France" and gives code words for future mail (safe, etc.); with three pages typed of orders for training cadets to prepare them for overseas duties (training pages). Although the three pages titled "Preparations of 3d Battery for Overseas Duty" are not dated, they are included with this letter as the topic of the letter is that they are leaving for the front in World War I and it appears appropriate in the correspondence.
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Identifier
6602marstonf1item6
Format
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Folder 1 Item 7 Letter 1918 June 24 American Expeditionary Forces, France
Title
Folder 1 Item 7 Letter 1918 June 24 American Expeditionary Forces, France.
Author
Marston, Frank R.
Abstract/Description
Letter, typed, June 24, 1918 from Frank R. Marston, Headquarters, 30th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, France, to "Dear Mother and Father" [Mrs. Frank A. Marston, Pensacola, Florida], notes his promotion to Captain, regrets at leaving the company since he was with them since their formation at Camp Greene (North Carolina).
Identifier
6602marstonf1item7
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 1 Item 8 Letter 1918 July 11 from American Expeditionary Forces, France
Title
Folder 1 Item 8 Letter 1918 July 11 from American Expeditionary Forces, France.
Author
Marston, Frank A.
Abstract/Description
Manuscript, written letter, 1918 July 11, from Captain Frank R. Marston, Headquarters, 30th Infantry, American Expeditionary Forces, France to "Father, Mother and Sister" [Mrs. Frank A. Marston, Pensacola, Florida]. He mentions his new position as personnel officer for the regiment, the unrelenting paperwork and payroll verifications; notes lack of fighting but constant exchanges of bombardment at night; hopes to get leave to visit Uncle Oliver in England and see some of England and Scotland.
Identifier
6602marstonf1item8
Format
Set of related objects
Folder 2 Item 01 Newspaper Clipping 1914 June
Title
Folder 2 Item 01 Newspaper Clipping 1914 June.
Author
Marston, Frank R.
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “Middies at Sea,” original clipping, [Pensacola Evening News, June 1914] detailing 1914 cruise of midshipmen [possibly written by Frank R. Marston, corresponds to the postcards 1914 in his correspondence and his midshipmen European cruise in summer 1914.
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1914JunePN
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 02 Newspaper Clipping 1918 April 14
Title
Folder 2 Item 02 Newspaper Clipping 1918 April 14.
Author
Marston, Frank R.
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “Lt. Marston Arrives Safely in France,” original clipping, Pensacola News Journal, Sunday, April 14, 1918;
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1918Apr14PNJ
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 03 Newspaper Clipping 1918 August 7
Title
Folder 2 Item 03 Newspaper Clipping 1918 August 7.
Author
Marston, Frank R.
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “Local Youth Is Killed on Battle Field,” original clipping, Pensacola Journal, Wednesday, August 7, 1918, p.1, noting death of Captain Frank R. Marston on July 15, 1918;
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1918Aug7PJ
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 04 1918 August 20
Title
Folder 2 Item 04 1918 August 20.
Author
Marston, Frank R., Pattillo, Frank Allen
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, "Rev. Pattillo’s Son Meets Mustard Gas,” original clipping [Tampa Tribune, Tuesday August 20, 1918, publishing letter of Frank Allen Pattillo which tells of death of his friend, Frank R. Marston, Pensacola, Florida.
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1918Aug20TampaTrib
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 05 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 14
Title
Folder 2 Item 05 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 14.
Author
Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “Marston Funeral Probably Sunday,” original clipping [September 14, 1918, Pensacola News] noting funeral of Frank Marston, father of Frank R. Marston (d. July 1918), a long-time merchant in Pensacola with firm Marston and Quina.
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1918sept14PN
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 06 1918 September 15 Marston Funeral
Title
Folder 2 Item 06 1918 September 15 Marston Funeral.
Author
Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “Marston Funeral This Afternoon,” original clipping, Pensacola News Journal, Sunday, September 15, 1918 on funeral of Frank Marston, father of Frank R. Marston (d. July 1918).
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1918Sept15PNJ
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 07 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 15 editorial
Title
Folder 2 Item 07 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 15 editorial.
Author
Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “Frank Marston” (editorial) original clipping, Pensacola News Journal, Sunday September 15, 1918, noting service to Pensacola and son’s service to America.
Identifier
6602clipping1918sept15editorial
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 08 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 16
Title
Folder 2 Item 08 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 16.
Author
Marston, Frank
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “Honor Memory of Marston…” original clipping, Pensacola Journal, Monday September 16, 1918 on funeral of Frank Marston
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1918sept16
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 09 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 17
Title
Folder 2 Item 09 Newspaper Clipping 1918 September 17.
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, Marston Park to be Dedicated” original clipping, [Pensacola News, Tuesday, September 17, 1918] noting park to honor Frank R. Marston
Identifier
6602marstonclipping1918sept17PN
Format
Image (JPEG)
Folder 2 Item 10abc Mid-Week Pictorial Marston Photograph
Title
Folder 2 Item 10abc Mid-Week Pictorial Marston Photograph.
Abstract/Description
Digitized images from the October 10, 1918 Mid-Week Pictorial (an illustrated weekly, published by the New York Times Company) from an original copy held by the University Archives and West Florida History Center; not part of the Marston Papers but since a clipping mentions Marston's appearance in it, these are included in the online Marston collection for access by researchers.
Date Issued
1918-10-10
Identifier
6602marston1918oct10midweekdigitals
Format
Set of related objects
Folder 2 Item 11 Newspaper Clipping 1919 November 6
Title
Folder 2 Item 11 Newspaper Clipping 1919 November 6.
Abstract/Description
Newspaper clipping, “For Liberty,” original clipping, November 6, 1919, noting Frank R. Marston and plans for celebration of Armistice Day.
Identifier
marston6602clipping1919nov6PN
Format
Image (JPEG)

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