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Dr. John Thornell Collection<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][page_submenu alignment=”center” sticky=”true” bg_color=”#008542″ link_color=”#ffffff”][page_link link_url=”https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/manuscripts-and-guides\/” title=”Manuscripts & Subject Guides<\/strong>” id=”1678478118459-8″ tab_id=”1678478118460-7″] [\/page_link][page_link link_url=” https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/guides-to-the-collection-page\/” title=”Collections Portal<\/strong>” id=”1678478118468-8″ tab_id=”1678478118469-10″] [\/page_link][page_link title=”Visit<\/strong>” id=”1678478126283-9″ tab_id=”1678478126284-4″ link_url=”https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/departments\/archives-museum\/visit\/”][\/page_link][page_link title=”Make a Request<\/strong>” id=”1678478127092-6″ tab_id=”1678478127094-0″ link_url=”https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/departments\/archives-museum\/requests\/”][\/page_link][page_link title=”About Us<\/strong>” id=”1678478127769-8″ tab_id=”1678478127771-1″ link_url=”https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/departments-archives-museum-about-us\/”][\/page_link][page_link title=” Yearbooks Online<\/strong>” id=”1678478128416-0″ tab_id=”1678478128417-6″ link_url=”https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/library\/departments\/archives-museum\/yearbooks-alumni-magazines-delta-state-histories\/”][\/page_link][\/page_submenu][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Collection Title:\u00a0 <\/strong>Thornell, Dr. John Collection<\/p>\n

Collection Number:\u00a0 <\/strong>M185\u00a0 \/\u00a0 2005.10\u00a0 \/ 2007.237\u00a0 \/\u00a0 2007.43<\/p>\n

Inclusive Dates:\u00a0 <\/strong>1927 \u2013 1966<\/p>\n

Bulk Dates:\u00a0 <\/strong>1963 \u2013 1966<\/p>\n

Volume:\u00a0 <\/strong>3.0 Cubic Feet<\/p>\n

Processor:\u00a0 <\/strong>W. Ray<\/p>\n

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Scope and Content:<\/em><\/p>\n

The Dr. John Thornell Collection consists of photos, the majority of which are from the 1927 flood.\u00a0 The collection also consists of certificates achieved by Hazel Hamby, Dr. Thornell\u2019s mother, and memorabilia used\u00a0 by Dr. John Thornell from the 1996 Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia.\u00a0 It also contains a uniform, letters, medals, clippings, and a knife that pertain to Dr. Thornell\u2019s brother, Lester Thornell, who was killed in Viet Nam in 1966.<\/p>\n

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Inventory:<\/em><\/p>\n

Box 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Box \/ Folder<\/p>\n

1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Centennial Olympic Book Modern Olympic Games 7\/19\/96<\/p>\n

2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Commemorative Edition of Atlanta Journal Constitution Paper 7\/19\/96<\/p>\n

3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1996 Olympic Games Fact Book<\/p>\n

Venue Pocket Guide<\/p>\n

Opening Ceremony Cash Card<\/p>\n

Commemorative pin \u2013 Centennial Olympic<\/p>\n

ID on cord for John G. Thornell, Event Services Staff, Venue Management<\/p>\n

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Unfoldered Official Olympic Clothing<\/p>\n

White scarf<\/p>\n

Green cloth quilted Atlanta 1996 bag<\/p>\n

2 pair green khaki pants<\/p>\n

3 golf shirts Atlanta 1996<\/p>\n

3 pairs khaki socks<\/p>\n

1 pair brown Rebok shoes<\/p>\n

blue canvas belt with Atlanta 1996 buckle<\/p>\n

plastic poncho still in bag<\/p>\n

straw hat with Olympic seal<\/p>\n

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Box 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Box \/ Folder<\/p>\n

2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letters to Parents from Lester Thornell \u2013 1960 \u2013Fort Knox, KY<\/p>\n

2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letters to Parents \u00a0from Lester Thornell \u2013 1963 \u2013 Fort Polk, LA, Fort Lee, VA<\/p>\n

3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letters to Parents from Lester Thornell \u2013 1964 – Hawaii<\/p>\n

4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letters to Parents from Lester Thornell \u2013 1965 – Hawaii<\/p>\n

5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Letters to Parents from Lester Thornell \u2013 1966 \u2013 Viet Nam<\/p>\n

6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Beneficiary Designation for Lester Thornell<\/p>\n

Military Test Report for Lester Thornell<\/p>\n

Allotment Papers for Lester Thornell<\/p>\n

Certificate of Educational Achievement for Lester Thornell<\/p>\n

Drivers License Nov. 10, 1965 for Lester Thornell<\/p>\n

1960 Cleveland High D.O. Banquet Program (Lester Thornell\u2019s)<\/p>\n

Unopened Letter addressed to Mr. Lester Thornell at home Dec. 22, 1965<\/p>\n

Code of Conduct pocket card<\/p>\n

7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Obituary from Comm. Appeal on death of Lester Thornell killed April 2, 1966.<\/p>\n

Sympathy letters, cards, memorials, and telegrams<\/p>\n

Letter from Lt. Col. Tate (Army Adviser) Greenwood, MS dated Feb. 3, 1967<\/p>\n

8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Misc. news clipping and 3 personal letters addressed to Mrs. Thornell.<\/p>\n

Hazel Hamby Certificates (Dr. John Thornell\u2019s mother):<\/p>\n

Certificate for Progress 1928, Certificates for Spelling 1925, 1926, 1928 & 1929, Reading 1929 (2), Reading 1925 (2), Reading 1926, Elementary School<\/p>\n

Certificate 1930, High School Diploma from Central School in Jackson, MS<\/p>\n

Dated 1936<\/p>\n

9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6 b\/w photos of 1927 flood in MS Delta<\/p>\n

2 b\/w photos of 1927 flood in Belzoni, MS (Hayden St. & Courthouse)<\/p>\n

1 color photo of Leflore\u2019s grave<\/p>\n

1 color photo of former Gov. Alcorn\u2019s grave<\/p>\n

1 color photo of ? grave<\/p>\n

10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hill Demonstration Year Book 1932-33<\/p>\n

Hill Demonstration Year Book Undated \u2013 possibly 1931-32<\/p>\n

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2 \/ Unfoldered<\/p>\n

Lester Thornell military items:<\/p>\n

1 Army issue knife in green canvas sheath<\/p>\n

1 wooden box that contains Lester Thornell dogtags, keys, ring and<\/p>\n

cross on chain, other metal identifier tags, 3 foreign coins, miniature<\/p>\n

knife on chain, 3 brass US buttons, several other bars, medals, crosses.<\/p>\n

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Box 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Box \/ Folder<\/p>\n

3 \/ Unfoldered (Uniform worn by Lester Thornell)<\/p>\n

2 Army dress hats<\/p>\n

1 Army Garrison wool cap<\/p>\n

1 Army dress coat and pant<\/p>\n

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