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1873		Barry County Plat Maps - 1873ImagePlat Maps
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B297L
1873
Barry County Plat Maps - 1873
Type:Image
Subject:Plat Maps
Description:Color scans of the City of Hastings and all Townships and Villages in Barry County for 1873. Images include:
  • Assyria Township
  • Baltimore Township
  • Barry Township
  • Carlton Township
  • Castleton Township
  • Hastings Township
  • Hastings City Wards 1-4
  • Hickory Corners Village
  • Hope Township
  • Irving Township
  • Irving Village
  • Johnstown Township
  • Maple Grove Township
  • Orangeville Township
  • Orangeville Village
  • Prairieville Township
  • Prairieville Village
  • Rutland Township
  • Thornapple Township
  • Woodland Township
  • Woodland Village
  • Yankee Springs Township
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Bill Dibble and classmates outside the Edger one room schoolhouse. He was in 7th Grade.Bill Dibble and classmates outside the Edger one room schoolhouse. He was in 7th Grade.Still imageBill Dibble
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Bill Dibble and classmates outside the Edger one room schoolhouse. He was in 7th Grade.
Type:Still image
Subject:Bill Dibble
Description:Bill Dibble (third from right, back row) and classmates outside the Edger one room schoolhouse. He was in 7th Grade.
Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash siteBill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash siteStill imageJames Dibble. Crash Site. Padula, Italy.
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Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site
Type:Still image
Subject:James Dibble. Crash Site. Padula, Italy.
Description:Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site.
Capt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his planeCapt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his planeImageWorld War II. August 30, 1943.
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Capt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his plane
Type:Image
Subject:World War II. August 30, 1943.
Description:Capt. Charlie McCann's notes on the photo of his plane discussing uniform, gear, armament and more
Case History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburialCase History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburialTextJames Dibble. Burial.
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Case History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburial
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Burial.
Description:Case History report of the investigation into James Dibble's crash, discovery and subsequent reburial.
Certificate declaring the wreckage found near Padula Italy was James Dibble's planeCertificate declaring the wreckage found near Padula Italy was James Dibble's planeTextJames Dibble. MIA/KIA.
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Certificate declaring the wreckage found near Padula Italy was James Dibble's plane
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. MIA/KIA.
Description:Certificate declaring the wreckage found near Padula Italy was James Dibble's plane
Certificate describing James Dibble's character and receipt of the Distinguished Flying CrossCertificate describing James Dibble's character and receipt of the Distinguished Flying CrossTextJames Dibble. Medals and Citations.
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Certificate describing James Dibble's character and receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Medals and Citations.
Description:Certificate describing James Dibble's character and receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 SkyraiderCharles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 SkyraiderImageWorld War II. August 30, 1943.
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Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 Skyraider
Type:Image
Subject:World War II. August 30, 1943.
Description:Charles Schreffler and his Douglas A-1 Skyraider
Chico Army Flying School Flight Training Graduation Booklet for Jim Dibble's Class 42-KChico Army Flying School Flight Training Graduation Booklet for Jim Dibble's Class 42-KTextJames Dibble. Flight Training.
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Chico Army Flying School Flight Training Graduation Booklet for Jim Dibble's Class 42-K
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Flight Training.
Description:Chico Army Flying School Flight Training Graduation Booklet for Jim Dibble's Class 42-K
Citation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross CertificateCitation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross CertificateTextJames Dibble. Medals and Citations.
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Citation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Medals and Citations.
Description:Citation to James Dibble accompanying the Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate. This details his leadership and tactical achievements that led to the DFC award.
Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943TextJames Dibble
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Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble
Description:Copy of a letter from Raymond Schultz to Jim Dibble talking about James and their friendship in 1943.
Copy of a letter from Stan Wojcik to Jim Dibble discussing the events of September 9, 1943 and how he and James may have been confused by other witnessesCopy of a letter from Stan Wojcik to Jim Dibble discussing the events of September 9, 1943 and how he and James may have been confused by other witnessesTextJames Dibble. Crash.
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Copy of a letter from Stan Wojcik to Jim Dibble discussing the events of September 9, 1943 and how he and James may have been confused by other witnesses
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Crash.
Description:Originally it was thought that Stan died when in fact it was James. Stan survived being shot down and was taken prisoner. See his POW ID Card.
Copy of a statement from 2nd Lt. Raymond Schultz on what he saw when James Dibble 's group was attacked at PadulaCopy of a statement from 2nd Lt. Raymond Schultz on what he saw when James Dibble 's group was attacked at PadulaTextJames Dibble. Crash.
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Copy of a statement from 2nd Lt. Raymond Schultz on what he saw when James Dibble 's group was attacked at Padula
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Crash.
Description:Copy of a statement from 2nd Lt. Raymond Schultz on what he saw when James Dibble 's group was attacked at Padula. He mistakenly thought another plane had gone down and did not know it was James.
Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943TextJames Dibble. Eisenhower.
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Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Eisenhower.
Description:Declassified report of General Eisenhower's visit to Italy in August 1943.
Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James DibbleDistinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James DibbleTextJames Dibble. Medals and Citations.
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Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. Medals and Citations.
Description:Distinguished Flying Cross Certificate Awarded to James Dibble.
Document detailing the disinternment of James Dibble's remains and subsequent movemement to a new location in Italy.Document detailing the disinternment of James Dibble's remains and subsequent movemement to a new location in Italy.TextJames Dibble. MIA/KIA.
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Document detailing the disinternment of James Dibble's remains and subsequent movemement to a new location in Italy.
Type:Text
Subject:James Dibble. MIA/KIA.
Description:Document detailing the disinternment of James Dibble's remains and subsequent movemement to a new location in Italy.
Email from Jack Pettus mentioning James Dibble on the morning of August 30, 1943Email from Jack Pettus mentioning James Dibble on the morning of August 30, 1943TextWorld War II. August 30, 1943.
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Email from Jack Pettus mentioning James Dibble on the morning of August 30, 1943
Type:Text
Subject:World War II. August 30, 1943.
Description:Email from Jack Pettus mentioning James Dibble on the morning of August 30, 1943
Email from Lt. Jack Pettus to Jim Dibble about the August 30, 1943 missionEmail from Lt. Jack Pettus to Jim Dibble about the August 30, 1943 missionTextWorld War II. August 30, 1943.
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Email from Lt. Jack Pettus to Jim Dibble about the August 30, 1943 mission
Type:Text
Subject:World War II. August 30, 1943.
Description:Email from Lt. Jack Pettus to Jim Dibble about the August 30, 1943 mission.
Email from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crashEmail from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crashTextJim Dibble. Correspondence.
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Email from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash
Type:Text
Subject:Jim Dibble. Correspondence.
Description:Email from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash.
Encounter report from August 30, 1943 for the 27th Fighter SquadronEncounter report from August 30, 1943 for the 27th Fighter SquadronTextWorld War II. August 30, 1943.
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Encounter report from August 30, 1943 for the 27th Fighter Squadron
Type:Text
Subject:World War II. August 30, 1943.
Description:Encounter report from August 30, 1943 for the 27th Fighter Squadron.
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