Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 2 of 5), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed "Sarge" Fobes by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Fobes served as AVG Headquarters Clerk. He was stationed in Rangoon and Toungoo, Burma and Loiwing and Kunming, China. In this tape, Fobes describes his first impression of the camp at Toungoo, his duties as a member of a squadron, and his first interaction with General Chennault.
creator: Fobes, Edwin L.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-29
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 3 of 5), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed "Sarge" Fobes by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Fobes served as AVG Headquarters Clerk. He was stationed in Rangoon and Toungoo, Burma and Loiwing and Kunming, China. In this tape, Fobes describes his experience being transferred from Toungoo to Kunming and the differences between the bases and accomodations at those locations. He also discusses his observations of the relationship among the pilots, ground crew, and staff at Kunming.
creator: Fobes, Edwin L.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-29
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 4 of 5), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed "Sarge" Fobes by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Fobes served as AVG Headquarters Clerk. He was stationed in Rangoon and Toungoo, Burma and Loiwing and Kunming, China. In this tape, Fobes discusses his impression of Chaplain Paul Frillman and the Chinese people while serving with the AVG. He also goes into detail about the state of panic during the bombing of Kunming, the loss of friends and acquaintances, and his plans after their one-year contract expired.
creator: Fobes, Edwin L.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-29
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 5 of 5), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed "Sarge" Fobes by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Fobes served as AVG Headquarters Clerk. He was stationed in Rangoon and Toungoo, Burma and Loiwing and Kunming, China. In this tape, Fobes discusses his views at the time when the initial AVG contract was ending and the new US Army Air Corps personnel arrived. He also describes his feelings about the last days of the AVG, his return to the United States, and his sense of accomplishment for being a part of history as a Flying Tiger.
creator: Fobes, Edwin L.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-29
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 1 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector discusses what he was doing prior to joining the military and being recruited by the American Volunteer Group with Tex Hill.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 10 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector discusses making the decision to stay on with the Army Air Corps as the AVG disbanded and how the year of the AVG was the most significant year of his life.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 11 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector reflects on the existence of the Flying Tigers and the impact the group had on the Chinese people in addition to his own life.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 2 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector discusses leaving the Navy and traveling to San Francisco to join the AVG, in addition to their journey overseas and his experience aboard the Bloemfontein and Jaegersfontein.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 3 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector describes his first impressions upon arriving in Rangoon and later by rail in Toungoo, in addition to his first meeting with General Chennault.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 4 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector discusses his initial training period with General Chennault and meeting the rest of the AVG personnel in Toungoo.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 5 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector discusses the dedication and mutual respect that fueled the success of the American Volunteer Group, in addition to how the news of Pearl Harbor affected them and their operations.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 6 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector discusses how the news of Pearl Harbor and being at war heightened the AVG's operations, in addition to the important role the Chinese personnel played in their endeavor.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 7 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector describes in detail his first combat with the Japanese pilots and what it was like being in the curve of pursuit.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 8 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector describes the day the AVG lost Bert Christman (also known as "Crix") and his memory of the funeral, in addition to his return trip to Burma in search of his grave.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 9 of 11), 1991
subject: Oral history
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: China--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Interview of Ed Rector by filmmaker Frank Boring for the documentary, Fei Hu: The Story of the Flying Tigers. Ed Rector served as Vice Squadron Leader of the American Volunteer Group (AVG) 2nd Squadron "Panda Bears." He joined the AVG after discharging his commission from the US Navy, and left the AVG when it was disbanded in 1942. In this tape, Rector describes the operations of the Second Squadron in Rangoon and being relieved by the First Squadron in order to return to Rangoon for repairs and respite.
creator: Rector, Edward F.
source: Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
date: 1991-05-16
contributor: Boring, Frank (interviewer)
contributor: Christopher, Frank (director)
contributor: Fei Hu Films
rights: In Copyright
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Ed Trickett, April 10, 1975
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Grand Valley State College
subject: Michigan
subject: Allendale (Mich.)
subject: Universities & colleges--Michigan
subject: Events
subject: Posters
description: Ed Trickett, in the Grand Valley State Colleges Campus Center main lounge, April 10, 1975.
source: Student Services concerts, events, and posters files, (GV028-06)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1975
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Eddie Calhoun's Birthday Celebration
subject: Michigan
subject: Douglas (Mich.)
subject: Allegan County (Mich)
subject: Advertising fliers
subject: Pamphlets
subject: Music festivals
description: Program pamphlet for a birthday celebration honoring jazz musician, Eddie Calhoun, at Douglas Dunes Resort on November 12-13-14, 1993. The program includes Eddie Calhoun's biography outlining his upbringing, career in music and the Chicago music scene, and semi-retirement in Baldwin/ Idlewild, Michigan. The program also includes daily itineraries for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday musical events in celebration of his life and career. In addition, it includes a "Meet the Musicians" section with biographies for the musicians joinging in on the celebration and accompanying photographs.
source: Digital file contributed by the Saugatuck Douglas History Center as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1993-11
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Eddy clan hot dog roast on the beach
subject: Michigan
subject: Saugatuck (Mich.)
subject: Allegan County (Mich.)
subject: Beaches
subject: Outdoor recreation
subject: Families
subject: Children
description: Photograph of the Eddy Clan on the beach in front of the Eddy cottage, with is a red building in the distance.
creator: Brigham, D.
source: Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1950
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: image/jpeg
type: Image

Eddy clan photograph on the beach
subject: Michigan
subject: Saugatuck (Mich.)
subject: Allegan County (Mich.)
subject: Beaches
subject: Outdoor recreation
subject: Families
description: Group photograph of thirteen people on the beach, a mix of adults and children.
creator: Brigham, D.
source: Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1952
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: image/jpeg
type: Image

Eddy girls with Sandy
subject: Michigan
subject: Saugatuck (Mich.)
subject: Allegan County (Mich.)
subject: Beaches
subject: Outdoor recreation
subject: Children
description: Photograph of Eddy girls with their great Dane, Sandy. Verso: inscription reads "Barbie, Joan, and Betsy with Sandy."
creator: Brigham, D.
source: Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1929
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: image/jpeg
type: Image

Eddy group photograph on the beach
subject: Michigan
subject: Saugatuck (Mich.)
subject: Allegan County (Mich.)
subject: Beaches
subject: Outdoor recreation
subject: Families
description: Photograph of Arnetts, Crandells, Brighams and Plummers on the beach. Esther Eddy is holding John Crandell. Barbara Eddy is holding Andrew Plummer. Ann Brigham in the background climbing a dune with a red toy truck in her hand. While most are making eye contact with the camera a few are looking away.
creator: Brigham, D.
source: Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1954
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: image/jpeg
type: Image

Eddy Sisters
subject: Michigan
subject: Saugatuck (Mich.)
subject: Allegan County (Mich.)
subject: Women
description: Photograph of sisters Barbara Paton Eddy and Esther Paton Eddy (they married brothers) by the Eddy Cottage (Ben and Esther) on Lakeshore Drive. Barbara lived across the street with her husband Raymond.
creator: Brigham, D.
source: Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1958
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: image/jpeg
type: Image

Eddy sisters sunbathing on the beach
subject: Michigan
subject: Saugatuck (Mich.)
subject: Allegan County (Mich.)
subject: Beaches
subject: Outdoor recreation
subject: Women
description: Photograph of Joyce Plummer and Barbara Crandell on beach towels sunbathing.
creator: Brigham, D.
source: Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1979
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: image/jpeg
type: Image

Eddys, Martha Siebert and Fido in a car, 1917
subject: Michigan
subject: Ypsilanti (Mich.)
subject: Automobiles
subject: Postcards
description: Scott and Lillian Eddy sit in the backseat with Martha Siebert while son Benjamin H. Eddy drives Martha's 1917 Overland. Fido sits next to Ben. convertible automobile infront of their house. Verso: inscription reads: "Backseat L(eft) to R(ight). Grandpa Eddy, Grandma Eddy, Martha Lichert. Frontseat L(eft) to R(ight). Fido-Ben. Taken in Yspilanti just before Ben went overseas in the spring of 1917." "Keep this with your other things, it's the only one I have."
creator: Brigham, D.
source: Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1917
rights: Copyright Undetermined
relation: Stories of Summer (project)
format: image/jpeg
type: Image