Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 2 of 5), 1991
Oral history
United States--History, Military
China--History, Military
Veterans
China. Kong jun. American Volunteer Group
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
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.
Fobes, Edwin L.
Fei Hu Films research and production files (RHC-88)
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives.
In Copyright
Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 3 of 5), 1991
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.
Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 4 of 5), 1991
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.
Ed Fobes interview (video and transcript, 5 of 5), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 1 of 11), 1991
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.
Rector, Edward F.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 10 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 11 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 2 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 3 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 4 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 5 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 6 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 7 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 8 of 11), 1991
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.
Ed Rector interview (video and transcript, 9 of 11), 1991
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.
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State College
Michigan
Allendale (Mich.)
Universities & colleges--Michigan
Events
Posters
Ed Trickett, in the Grand Valley State Colleges Campus Center main lounge, April 10, 1975.
Student Services concerts, events, and posters files, (GV028-06)
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
Douglas (Mich.)
Allegan County (Mich)
Advertising fliers
Pamphlets
Music festivals
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.
Digital file contributed by the Saugatuck Douglas History Center as part of the Stories of Summer project.
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Saugatuck (Mich.)
Allegan County (Mich.)
Beaches
Outdoor recreation
Families
Children
Photograph of the Eddy Clan on the beach in front of the Eddy cottage, with is a red building in the distance.
Brigham, D.
Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
Group photograph of thirteen people on the beach, a mix of adults and children.
Photograph of Eddy girls with their great Dane, Sandy. Verso: inscription reads "Barbie, Joan, and Betsy with Sandy."
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.
Women
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.
Photograph of Joyce Plummer and Barbara Crandell on beach towels sunbathing.
Eddys, Martha Siebert and Fido in a car, 1917
Ypsilanti (Mich.)
Automobiles
Postcards
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."