Field Kindley Letters and Reports

Collection

Identifier: MS K577

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Scope and Content Note

Four letters and one postal card, dated from England and from France May 12 to November 28, 1918, from Lieutenant Kindley to his cousin, Uther Kindley of Gravette, Arkansas, pertaining to his experiences in the Air Service, United States Army, together with typewritten transcripts of "Combats in Air" reports filed by Kindley July 13 to October 28, 1918, detailing his destruction of enemy aircraft in aerial combat while on duty in France with the 148th Aero Squadron, American Air Service.

Dates

1918
1920

Creator

Kindley, Field Eugene, 1896-1920 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Access restrictions apply: Original materials are restricted from access. Photocopies are available for research use.

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Field Kindley was born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas on March 13, 1896. Kindley joined the Kansas Army National Guard, later transferring to the United States Army. He is known for his exploits in World War I as an ace pilot. Kindley passed away in 1920 due to an accident during a demonstration flight in San Antonio, Texas.

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (17 items)

Additional Description

Arrangement of the Papers

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Acquisition Information

The Field Kindley Letters and Reports were donated to Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries in 1969 through Frank Irvin of Arlington, Vermont and Marion Wasson of Fayetteville, Arkansas.