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Comment on Collections Highlight: Ethiopic Manuscripts at Duke by Christina Monterastelli

Christina Monterastelli — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:12:04 +0000

I am in possession of an Ethopian Scroll and a prayer book. I have had them for many years. A professor at Claremont College in Claremont, Ca. who could read Ethopiac looked at them and thought them quite unusual. One speaks of St. Michael and The Bandlet of Righteousness, magic spells and Christianity and Gog and Magog. Who would I speak to regarding the book and scroll?

Sincerely,

Christina Monterastelli

Comment on Images of the Russian Civil War in Siberia from the Robert L. Eichelberger Collection at Duke University Libraries by Richard W. Kay

Richard W. Kay — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:23:19 +0000

Sorry, we drove behind the hearses when the boys were brought back from Russia to be buried.

Comment on Images of the Russian Civil War in Siberia from the Robert L. Eichelberger Collection at Duke University Libraries by Richard W. Kay

Richard W. Kay — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:21:15 +0000

My father, Harold Kay, was a member of the Polar Bear troop. His brother was instrumental in getting our government to bring back those boys. I have copies of the letters sent to Washington. I walked with my father when the dead were brought back and buried at White Chapel cemetery in Michigan.

Comment on The Social Life of Libraries by Duke University on Web 2.0 technologies « My Library Matters

Duke University on Web 2.0 technologies « My Library Matters — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:15:30 +0000

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Comment on Mellon Funds Design of Next-Generation Library System by Silvie Delorme

Silvie Delorme — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:48:57 +0000

I’m the University librarian at Université Laval in Québec. I’m writing on behalf of the university libraries committee in Québec province. We are organizing a day of reflection on actuality topics and we would be very interested in hearing about your project by videoconference. Would someboby be available on the 8th of may to talk to us about it?

Many thanks for your interest and reply.

Silvie Delorme, University librarian
Universié Laval, Québec

Comment on Images of the Russian Civil War in Siberia from the Robert L. Eichelberger Collection at Duke University Libraries by Dale Niesen

Dale Niesen — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:40:52 +0000

Hello,

I just dropped in while doing research on the “Polar Bears” for an upcoming documentary film. The film is being produced by Pamela Peak the Granddaughter of a member of the 310th Engineers in north Russia. If you are interested to know more about the film here is a link http://www.polarbeardocumentary.com .

I collect vintage photos and have three or four of troops that served in Siberia. If you would like scans of them let me know I’ll dig them out and send you scans.

Regards,
Dale Niesen
South Rockwood, Michigan

Comment on Images of the Russian Civil War in Siberia from the Robert L. Eichelberger Collection at Duke University Libraries by David S. Howdyshell Jr.

David S. Howdyshell Jr. — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:13:49 +0000

Dear Sir,
During world War II, My father Sgt. D. Stanford Howdyshell was private secretary to General Robert L. Eichelburger and most likely typed most of the later records that you have in your Eichelburger Collection. He may be able to shed some light on some of the material from his memories of that time when he was with the General most of the time. Contact me at the above Email address if interested in knowing how to contact my father.
David S. Howdyshell Jr.

Comment on Dining at Duke by R Carroll Beaty, BSME'59

R Carroll Beaty, BSME'59 — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:16:31 +0000

I agree with Mr. Rickards’ comments above. I worked on the football training table for “Big Bill” Jones along with Alex and Ginny from the cafeteria staff and Hershall Caldwell, another student, in ‘55 and ‘56. I worked the regular cafeteria during the winter and spring of those years. I would like to see something done in memory of “Big Bill”—anyone else interested? He was a huge help to me and one of the best friends/mentors I have ever had.

Ms. Samouelian, how about an article about Bill Jones and his contributions to the University?

Best regards,

Carroll

Comment on Duke Summer Reading: Mission Impossible? by Sarah Woodring

Sarah Woodring — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:25:51 +0000

Can others make suggestions for possible books?- How about,”Enrique’s Journey:The Boy Left Behind” by Sonia Nazario.

Comment on Past Lives / Present Voices by David Meigs

David Meigs — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:33:14 +0000

Lovely. If Ms. Dunn is the daughter of Dr. Bramm of Huntsville, AL, please have her contat me at david.meigs@ge.com