D. H. Ramsey Library Special Collections and University Archives
 
M2010.09.01 - Kendall Wayne Martin Family Collection: Papers
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      Note: In correspondence Kendall Wayne Martin would refer to, and sign, himself as Kendall, Wayne, or occasionally Ken. Similarly he would address his wife as Elsie or Louise. This can initially cause some confusion. Unless specifically identified otherwise in the document(s) being described, "Wayne" and "Elsie" have been used in this listing.  
1 1 Edsel Martin Letter Letter dated July 23, 1945 from Edsel to Ken[dall Wayne Martin]  
1 2 Wanda K. Martin Photographs, record of birth, and other documents related to Wanda K. Martin, daughter of Wayne and Elsie Martin.  
1 3 WWII Letters Letters and postcards sent during World War II ; primarily from Wayne to his wife, Elsie, but also includes some correspondence between Wayne and Wade Martin.  
1 4 Martin Krause Letters from Martin Krause to Elsie sent during World War II, specifically, May 1943  to July 1944 ; letter to Wayne, December 1944 ; letter from Elsie to Martin [Krause], August 1943  
1 5 Wayne to Elsie Louise Letters from Wayne to Elsie, September 1939 to September 1941  
1 6 Elsie Marlowe Letters from Wayne to Elsie, July 1942 to 1945 ; letter from Elsie / Louise February 1945 ; letter to Elsie from Regina Krause July 1944; letter to Elsie from "Helen" May 1943 ; letter from "Mother" September 1945 ; obituary notices for Mrs. Callie H. Brown [Wayne's mother] and Mrs. Carl Marlow (Elsie's mother?)  
1 7 Publications Book mark made from obituary notice for Mrs. Carl Marlow, died April 2, 1967 ; clippings of WWII aircraft ; leaflets explaining the Social Security Account Card ; letter from US Army Recruiting Sub-Station, Asheville ; letter from Wade H. Martin to Asheville Citizen-Times  on the death of Kendall Wayne Martin, December 2, 1973 [2 copies] ; Roaming: death stills the magic, Asheville Citizen-Times March 24, 1974 {start of article missing] ; clipping of Cindie Reimer story-time at South Asheville branch library [n.d.] ; clipping - mountain dulcimer [made by Edsel Martin] will be given to First Lady [n.d.] ; clipping - a dulcimer for Lady Bird [n.d. ; includes photo of Edsel Martin with the dulcimer] ; Christmas newsletter, 1944 ; The sinking of the Titanic, Chicago, The Bible Institute Colportage Association, Chicago  
1 8 WWII Misc. Assorted documents related to Wayne Martin's service in World War II: includes ration book, identification card, travel documents. enlistment and discharge papers  
1 9 Envelopes, notelets, misc. List and cost of house furnishings (?) ; envelopes sent by Wayne from various addresses ; name cards (possibly from wedding?) ; letter from "Bill" (to Helen?) dated July 10, 1945