Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995 Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

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Collection Summary

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief comments on military equipment or events.

Collection Details

GLC#: GLC09910
Type: Header Record
Date: 1956-1960
Author/Creator: Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995
Title: Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]
Place Written: s.l.
Pagination: 25 items

Time Period

Primary time period: 1945 to the Present

Sub-Era: Postwar Politics and the Cold War

People

Daniel, Mrs., fl. 1957

Durrand, Donald, fl. 1957

Farrow, Betty, fl. 1957

Farrow, Bill, fl. 1957

Farrow, Doris Kitchens, 1913-1994

Farrow, Glover M., 1905-1960

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

Farrow, Wayne, fl. 1956-1960

Fincher, Terrell, fl. 1957

Waiters (doctor), fl. 1957

Wheeler, Jack, fl. 1957

Subjects

Extreme Weather

Holidays and Celebrations

Military Education

Military Mobilizations

Military Personnel

Military Policy

Military Service

Military Supplies

Military Training

Military Uniforms

Soldier's Letter

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Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow and Doris Kitchens Farrow

December 1, 1956

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow and Doris Kitchens Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated December 1, 1956. Joel updates his family on his arrival at the base and as well as his new uniform. He requests money and news from the family.

GLC09910.01

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

15 December 1956

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated December 15, 1956. Joel has a town pass and is sending home a photo of himself that is not included. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets...

GLC09910.02

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

9 January 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 9, 1957. Joel updates them on the weather and his training. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds

GLC09910.03

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Wayne Farrow

January 13, 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 13, 1957. Joel updates his brother on the weather and asks about his air gun, hunting, and school. On U.S. Air force stationary featuring two jets flying through clouds

GLC09910.04

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

January 15, 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 15, 1957. Joel updates his family on a blizzard that has restricted him to the barracks. He also mentions passing his test and if he does well...

GLC09910.05

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

January 17, 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his training. Mentions that he is sick and hopes that it is not strep throat and he will...

GLC09910.06

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

January 19, 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated January 19, 1957. Joel updates his family on the weather and his schooling. He also mentions receiving orders that send him to Germany. On U.S. Air...

GLC09910.07

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

February 4, 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated February 4, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and his imminent departure from the base in Wyoming for leave. He is excited to be returning...

GLC09910.08

Collection Item

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

March 31, 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated March 31, 1957. Joel updates his family on his new posting and the weather. He hopes to go back to Germany on his next weekend leave as he likes it...

GLC09910.09

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

13 April 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated April 13, 1957. Joel updates his family on Paris, and joining the base softball team. He mentions sending home an allotment but has to wait as he loaned...

GLC09910.10

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

22 April 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated April 22, 1957. Joel updates his family on his service and friends. He also congratulates Cornelia on her new daughter.

GLC09910.11

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

9 May 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated April 22, 1957. Joel updates his family on his softball team and daily life. He went to Paris on his last leave and saw the Eiffel Tower and the Mona...

GLC09910.12

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

16 May 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated May 16, 1957. Joel updates his family on his daily life and gives them a way to get in touch with him in the case of an emergency. He also mentions...

GLC09910.13

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

7 July 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated July 7, 1957. Joel updates his family on his life. He mentions Fourth of July celebrations including a soccer tournament and a band. He also mentions a...

GLC09910.14

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

7 August 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated August 7, 1957. Joel thanks them for the birthday gift they sent. He complains that there is a lack of things to send Wayne.

GLC09910.15

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

21 August 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow from Joel L. Farrow dated August 21, 1957. Joel updates the family on his daily life as well as his friends. The man he loaned money to (GLC09910.10) is back in the stockade for...

GLC09910.16

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

16 September 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated September 16, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He mentions Donald Durand getting married and notes that everyone seems to be getting...

GLC09910.17

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

17 November 1957

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated November 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He asks Doris to subscribe to the Covington News for him instead of sending it to him...

GLC09910.18

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

2 January 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated January 2, 1958. Joel updates his family on his holiday celebrations and the dinner with the squadron. He also mentions a change in address since he is now in a new squadron. He explains...

GLC09910.19

Collection Item

Autograph letter signed

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

14 March 1958

Farrow, Joel L., 1937-1995

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated March 14, 1958. Joel updates his family on a change of address. He is now a part of the 41st squadron. He also mentions that a lot of the men in his old squadron are transferring elsewhere...

GLC09910.20