Russell R. Rhodes letter
Collection — Folder: S1740
Identifier: S1740
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a letter from Russell “Rocky” Rhodes to William Lane of the
Conklin Pen Company. The two men served in the Naval Air Service together and were
stationed in Florida.
Dates
- 1937
Creator
- Rhodes, Russell R. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
Russell Rhodes was born around 1897. He was a graduate of Indiana University and
began practicing law in 1921 with his father in Peru, Indiana. Rhodes was a Navy pilot
during World War I and became a captain in the United State Navy Reserve. During
World War II, he served at various shore installations. His last wartime assignment was
as executive officer of the Alameda (California) Naval Air Station. He returned to his law
practice following his service. Rhodes was also active in the American Legion. He died
on July 10, 1957.
Source:
Indiana Biography Series. Vol. 48, p. 104. Indiana State Library.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection consists of one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2005/11 by Christina Baich. Finding aid revised 2015/10/30 by Bethany Fiechter. EAD finding aid created 2018/06/06 by Lauren Patton.
Creator
- Rhodes, Russell R. (Person)
- Title
- Russell R. Rhodes letter
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
