A few months before the United States entered World War II, the Evansville Courier sent correspondents to Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to observe the activities of Tri-State men in the 152nd infantry regiment who were reporting for duty. On April 6, 1941, a group of local residents posed for this picture in front of the recreational hall. They included Rev. Richard Denbo, a chaplain and former pastor of Old North Methodist Church (left), Col. Robert Stillwell (right), and Karl Kae Knecht (second from right), a photographer and columnist for the newspaper, who is standing in front of Capt. Guthrie May.
FOOTNOTES: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
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” If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides”
Have sent multiple emails and a voicemail to PS @ Willard with no response. Guess they are happy with what the currently have and don’t need/want anymore.
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