This folder includes 1942 and 1944 copies of Memorial Day programs for the services held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Correspondence from families regarding loved ones lost d[...]

This folder contains clippings from local sources including newspapers such as "The Democrat," "The Greensboro News-Record," the "Greensboro Daily News," and "The Beacon.[...]

Included in this folder are the letters exchanged between Haywood Duke and McDaniel L, Lewis served as Chairman of the Recognition Day Committee, and Duke was manager of [...]

This folder contains a letter from Sheldon Clark, President of the Navy League. The letter is in reference to the observance of Navy Day on October 27, 1942. The letterhe[...]

This folder contains congratulatory letters to McDaniel Lewis from Robert B. Jamieson, Athletic Director at Greensboro High School (Senior High School), and Principal A.P[...]

This folder contains replies to the invitations extended by Ralph L. Lewis, Chairman of the Special Guest Committee. Notable individuals listed in the correspondence are:[...]

This folder includes copies of invitations from Ralph L. Lewis, Chairman of the Special Guest Committee, to various notable individuals, as well as replies to the invitat[...]

This folder contains letters written by E. Earle Rives. One is addressed to Ralph Lewis and indicates acceptance of an invitation to serve on the Special Guest Committee.[...]

Included in this folder is correspondence from the Sixth Naval District. In addition to a letter from Commander Earl M. Collison, there are two biographical sketches. The[...]

This folder contains a letter to McDaniel Lewis from Greensboro's Office of the Mayor. C.M. Vanstory Jr. extends congratulations for the success of Recognition Day.

This folder contains correspondence to and from the Office of the Under Secretary. Much of it is in reference to Brigadier General Kenneth C. Royall's speaking engagement[...]

Documented in this folder are some of the financial and legal obligations necessary for an event of Recognition Day's magnitude. Checks and deposit slips from Guilford Na[...]

The material in this folder provides general information about the organization of Recognition Day and offers a behind-the-scenes view of event requirements. Greensboro M[...]

Included in this folder are items relating to the planning and organization of Recognition Day. A postcard solicits information regarding the participation of religious l[...]

This folder contains handwritten notes regarding various activities designed to support Recognition Day. For example, one document itemizes communication expenses such as[...]

Photographs from the Recognition Day event held in Greensboro. The five images include Elm Street military parade views showing soldiers, as well as students in the Safet[...]

Photographs from the Recognition Day event held in Greensboro. Four images feature attendees and dignitaries at the evening barbecue and program at War Memorial Stadium. [...]

This folder contains several newspaper clippings from the "Greensboro Daily News" and "Greensboro Record" detailing the planning, program, and review of the Veterans Reco[...]

Several copies of the November 6, 1946, Recognition Day program are included in this folder. The event was designed to welcome Armed Forces veterans who returned from the[...]

This folder contains a ticket for the Recognition Day Barbecue held at War Memorial Stadium from 5-7 P.M. on Wednesday, November 6, 1946.

Included in this folder are letters exchanged between McDaniel Lewis and Louise Herring, Personnel Correspondent with the American Red Cross. Herring requests an assessme[...]

This folder contains a request from McDaniel Lewis to Mr. R.T. Amos, Chairman of Local Board No. 4 with the Selective Service System in High Point. The correspondence dis[...]

This folder contains a recommendation letter from Brigadier General Albert L. Cox, for Major J.C.W. Linsley, the Senior Chaplain at Fort Myer, who had just received order[...]

This folder contains three letters from NC Governor R. Gregg Cherry pertaining to the work of the North Carolina Selective Service System. Included are the appointment of[...]

This folder includes a recruitment message from the Civilian Navy Recruiting Committee. It lists benefits to volunteering one's service to this branch of the military as [...]