Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Neblett family. Correspondence, 1917-1922, 1945. 61 original items.
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Content
The Neblett family correspondence documents the activities of a Kentucky family during World War I. John and Lamar Neblett served in France with the American Expeditionary Forces; they both wrote letters to their older brother Patrick Neblett who remained in Kentucky with his wife and young children. In their letters, John and Lamar discuss their duties as servicemen, the progression of the war, travel, promotions (or lack thereof), visiting Paris, women, food, and being homesick. Lamar was a 1st Lt. in the medical corps. John was a white officer in the 801st Pioneer Infantry (an African American unit); the 801st was a labor outfit and was also involved in veterinary care.
