Robert Lanter Papers, 1892-2005 | Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

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Collection Overview

Title: Robert Lanter Papers, 1892-2005

Predominant Dates:1940-1970

Primary Creator: Lanter, Robert (1925-2005)

Extent: 1.4 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 05/09/2005

Subjects: World War, 1939-1945.

Languages: English, Thai, Spanish;Castilian

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Robert Earl Lanter enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and much of this collection consists of correspondence with friends and family during his service in World War II in the Pacific Theater. Besides the war correspondence there are also letters to various women he dated, materials relating to his and his father's business, and documentation of his final years in a nursing home and his death and estate settlement.

Biographical Note

Robert Lanter was born in Richmond, KY and traveled to various locations throughout his life. While a teenager, he and his family moved to DeLand, FL, but they later moved back to Richmond at which point Robert enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on a patrol craft in the Pacific theater near the end of the war, and he continued to work for military companies after his discharge. He and his father also operated their own automotive repair business for nearly 20 years in Richmond. He was an avid collector of rare coins and weapons, and he also enjoyed photography and developing his own photos along with metal detecting.

Subject/Index Terms

World War, 1939-1945.

Administrative Information

Repository: Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives

Acquisition Source: Lanter, Robert E. via William C. Adams

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Box:

[Box 1],
[Box 2],
[Box 3],
[Box 4],
[All]

Box 1

Barcode: 31234014046351

Folder 1: Lou Ann Lanter to Robert Lanter, 1943-1960: Most of these letters were written to Robert while he was in the Navy during World War II. His mother wrote to him while he was in training and deployed, and she mostly updated him on what was happening within the family and community. There are a few outlying letters that were written later in time, and they serve the same purpose of keeping Robert updated while absent from Richmond.
Folder 2: Preston Lanter to Robert Lanter, 1943: This is a single letter written from father to son a week after Robert left for Naval training. Preston asked a lot of questions in the letter about how Robert's arrival at training was and things about the military. He also tells Robert a little about what had been happening locally since he left.
Folder 3: Barbara Lanter to Robert Lanter, 1943-1980: These are letters to Robert from his sister. She wrote to him a few times while he was training for military service, and the letters served to update him on what he was missing in Richmond. There is also a single letter written in 1980.
Folder 4: Shirley Jean Webb to Bob Lanter, 1958-1959: These letters were written to Bob by one of his girlfriends who lived and went to school in Richmond. Most of the correspondence had the purpose of informing Bob about her day-to-day activities.
Folder 5: Shirley Jean Webb to Bob Lanter, 1959: As with the other folder, these letters are general correspondence to Bob from his girlfriend in Richmond. The final letters talk about a possible medical problem, and then the letters cease.
Folder 6: Vicki Clopton to Bob Lanter, 1968-1992: These are letters from a friend of Robert that moved to Florida. Some of the letters contained pictures which are filed with the other photographs.
Folder 7: Thomas Pollock to Robert Lanter, 1993-1994: These letters were written by an old ship mate of Robert's from the War. Mr. Pollock undertook the task of updating contact information of the PC-479 crew to facilitate contact between old friends. Some of the letters also discuss reunion information.
Folder 8: Correspondence to Robert Lanter, 1943-1994: This is a folder of general correspondence to Robert Lanter from a variety of people. The letters also cover a wide range of topics including WWII and business.
Folder 9: Post/Greeting Cards to Robert Lanter, 1943-1998: This is a collection of cards that were sent to Robert over many years. The majority are from the 1940s when Robert was away for the War.
Folder 10: Robert Lanter to Lou Ann Lanter (Mother), 1943-1946: These letters from Robert inform his mother about his activities in the US Navy while at training and abroad. He also answers many questions that were asked of him in prior letters from his mother and family.
Folder 11: Robert Lanter to Lou Ann Lanter (Mother), 1946-1958: The majority of these letters were written while Robert was in process of being released from the Navy. There are few others from later in time when Robert was abroad working various jobs.

Box 2

Barcode: 31234014046625

Folder 1: Robert Lanter to Preston Lanter (Father), 1944-1960: The majority of the letters in this folder were written while Robert was still in the Navy. Others were written while Robert was abroad working various jobs.
Folder 2: Robert Lanter to Barbara Lanter (Sister), 1945-1946: These letters were written while Robert was deployed during WWII in the Navy. He writes to his sister informing her of where he had been during the War, and he describes what the people of the world were like to him.
Folder 3: Robert Lanter to Barbara Lanter (Grandmother), 1944: This letter informed his grandmother about how arrival to Navy training was.
Folder 4: Correspondence to Lou Ann Parks/Lanter, 1920-1957: This is general correspondence that was written to Lou Ann by relatives and friends.
Folder 5: Lou Ann Lanter to Preston Lanter, 1942: This letter was written while Lou Ann's husband, Preston, was away at work.
Folder 6: Wedding Notices/Invitations, 1975: This folder contains wedding-related documents pertaining to a variety of people.
Folder 7: Post/Greeting Cards, 1908-1959: Most of these are to Lou Ann Lanter and Preston Lanter. Others are addressed to their family in general.
Folder 8: Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1943-2007: These letters are general correspondence between various people. Some of the letters had no indicated receiver, therefore they were placed in this folder.
Folder 9: Business Cards: These are business cards collected by Robert Lanter as he traveled and conducted business. Some of the cards may have belonged to Preston Lanter, but that is not clear.
Folder 10: Membership Cards, 1943-1989: The membership cards within the folder were accrued by Robert for participation in various organizations like the Kentucky Colonels.
Folder 11: Money Collection Files, 1974-1988: Robert had an extensive collection of coin and paper money from around the world. Most of these files are inventories of his collection, and some are files related to money collecting.
Folder 12: Theft Records, 1985-1992: Robert was victim to a theft in 1985, and many of his prized possessions including money and weapons were stolen from him. This folder contains a list of the stolen property and other documents related to the reacquisition of the stolen goods.
Folder 13: Religious Material, 1942-1976: Many of these documents were sent to Robert Lanter while away serving in the Navy. His mother sent a few church bulletins from home to him, and he collected a few while he was moving around the country.
Folder 14: PCSA/Naval Documents, 1944-1995: These are mostly documents related to the Patrol Craft Sailor's Association (PCSA) which Robert's old shipmate was very active in promoting and organizing. It includes a listing of PC-479 sailors, a record of all activity of PC-479, and newsletters from PCSA reunions.
Folder 15: Newspaper Articles, 1946-1976: These are articles clipped out of various newspapers, but the most prominent source is the Richmond Register. There are articles on local people and events.
Folder 16: Genealogy Files: Most of these notes were compiled by Robert Lanter concerning Park family history. There are also documents related to the Bogie family, but it is not clear who collected the information.
Folder 17: Lanter Motor Company Files, 1978-1979: Includes an inventory listing for the business, a receipt for service, contractual documents related to the sale of the business, and a letter advertising the company which was apparently circulated through the community.
Folder 18: Nursing Home Documents, 1999-2004: Documents related to Robert's stay at a local nursing home after becoming chronically ill.
Folder 19: VA Benefits Documents, 2000-2005: Documents related to Robert's earned benefits from service in the Navy during WWII.
Folder 20: Medicaid Documents, 2004: Files associated with Robert's Medicaid including his card and a facts sheet concerning Medicaid.
Folder 21: Financial Documents, 1944-2005: Includes pay-stubs of Preston Lanter from the Blue Grass Depot, earning statements of Robert Lanter, and account booklets for Robert.
Folder 22: Land Documents, 1924-2005: Most of the files within the folder are deeds for various plots of land. Some were acquired by Robert, and some of them were acquired by his parents. It also includes documents related to the sale of land.
Folder 23: Burial Plot Records, 1959-1979: These files pertain to the Lanter family plots in Madison Memorial Gardens.
Folder 24: Robert Lanter Death Certificate, 2005: The death certificate for Robert Lanter.
Folder 25: Death Notices, 1892-1998: Contains death notice material for friends and family of the Parks and Lanters. Also included are very old death cards which are protected in plastic sleeves.
Folder 26: Funeral Documents, 1999: These documents are related to preparations made by Robert Lanter for after his passing regarding funeral services with Turpin Funeral Home.
Folder 27: Inheritance/Will Files, 1977-2007: These documents include the wills of Preston and Robert Lanter as well as documents related to the disbursal of estates.
Folder 28: Personal Estate Auction Files, 2005: These files pertain to the auction of Robert Lanter's personal property immediately before his death.
Folder 29: Ephemera, 1902-1989: Among the items within the folder are grade booklets for Lou Ann Parks while she attended school, a Ladies Birthday Almanac, sporting event tickets, and a registration card from the Selective Service for Preston Lanter.
Folder 30: Miscellaneous, 1996-2005: Items included a memoir of Robert Lanter, miscellaneous legal documents, and a packet pertaining to church fundraising.

Box 3

Barcode: 31234014046641

Folder 1: Photos From WWII, 1945-1946

These photos were taken and collected by Robert Lanter during his service in the Pacific Theater of WWII.

Item 1: PC-479
Item 2: Unidentified Ship
Item 3: Hospital Ship
Item 4: Unidentified Ship
Item 5: Unidentified Ship
Item 6: Unidentified Ship: The back of the photo says, "This was taken by one of the boys on board with a larger camera than mine."
Item 7: Unidentified Ship
Item 8: Hospital Ship
Item 9: Unidentified Ship
Item 10: Airplane
Item 11: Airplane Passing
Item 12: Airplane Passing
Item 13: Airplane Passing
Item 14: Airplane Passing
Item 15: Unidentified Crew
Item 16: Sailors on Boat
Item 17: Sailors on Boat
Item 18: Gathered Men
Item 19: Unidentified Sailor
Item 20: Unidentified Sailor
Item 21: Unidentified Sailor
Item 22: Sailor - Sackett
Item 23: Unidentified Sailor
Item 24: Robert Miles
Item 25: Robert Miles
Item 26: Robert Miles
Item 27: Unidentified Sailor
Item 28: Unidentified Sailor
Item 29: Leroy Stride and Sister
Item 30: Leroy Stride
Item 31: Perkins and Gun: The back says, "Perkins in front of the 3 inch."
Item 32: Faceless Sailor
Item 33: Stenberg
Item 34: Island Children
Item 35: Island Children
Item 36: Island Man and Child
Item 37: Welcome Banner and Islanders
Item 38: Islanders on Boat
Item 39: Islanders on Boats
Item 40: Unidentified Building
Item 41: Unidentified Building
Item 42: Unidentified Building
Item 43: Unidentified Landscape
Item 44: Unidentified Landscape
Item 45: Picture of Sea
Item 46: Picture of Sea
Item 47: Underwater Fish
Item 48: Underwater Fish
Item 49: Flag Pole

Folder 2: Photos of Robert Lanter, 1940-ca.1995

Photos of Robert Lanter throughout his life.

Item 50: School Picture
Item 51: Navy Picture
Item 52: Business Suit Picture: Creator: BEE
Item 53: Navy Uniform
Item 54: Navy Uniform
Item 55: Graduation Picture
Item 56: Graduation Picture
Item 57: Graduation Picture
Item 58: Graduation Picture
Item 59: Navy Uniform Picture
Item 60: On Ship in WWII
Item 61: On Island in WWII
Item 62: On Island in WWII
Item 63: In Field
Item 64: In Field
Item 65: Crouched in Field
Item 66: Sitting in Field
Item 67: By Building
Item 68: Teacher Photo: The back of the photo says, "Indiana Art Teacher, Martin H.S. "
Item 69: On Beach
Item 70: Driver's Cap and Camera
Item 71: Suit in Field
Item 72: Dress Shirt in Yard
Item 73: By a House
Item 74: Suit Picture
Item 75: Suit Picture
Item 76: Suit Picture
Item 77: At a Diner
Item 78: Picture in Suit, 1984: Creator: Olan Mills
Item 79: Picture in Suit, 1994: Creator: Herff Jones
Item 80: Near Carport and Cars
Item 81: Suit and Dress Shirt, 1993: Creator: Olan Mills

Folder 3: Robert Lanter and Friends

Photos of Robert Lanter with friends and family.

Item 82: Robert Lanter and Sister Barbara
Item 83: Navy Uniform with Sister Barbara
Item 84: Robert with Two Girls in Bathing Suits
Item 85: Robert with Two Girls in Bathing Suits
Item 86: Robert in Suit with Three Women: The back of the photo says, "Bob and Friends."
Item 87: Robert on Beach with Woman
Item 88: Robert with Woman
Item 89: Robert with Mother, Father, and Sister in Bathing Suits
Item 90: Robert, Sister, and a Friend in Bathing Suits
Item 91: Robert With Louise Perkins and Others at Christmas Lunch: The back of the photo says, "Bob at Christmas lunch, Wauchula, Fla. At home of Cleveland and Nell Wells. Louisa Perkins to right."
Item 92: Robert Carrying Woman
Item 93: Robert and Parents
Item 94: Robert Metal Detecting with Friend
Item 95: Robert with Friend and Metal Detector
Item 96: Robert and Will Adams
Item 97: Robert and Bob Riley in Old Car, 1990: The back of the photo says, "Bob Riley and Bob at MG rally, about 1990."
Item 98: Robert with Woman
Item 99: Color Guard, 1994
Item 100: Robert and Tom Pollock at Dinner, 1994
Item 101: Robert and Tom Pollock at Dinner, 1994
Item 102: Robert and Tom Pollock by Model Ship, 1994
Item 103: Robert and Tom Pollock by Model Ship, 1994
Item 104: Robert and Shipmates at Reunion, 1994

Folder 4: Friends and Family

These photos are of friends and family of Robert Lanter.

Item 105: Baby Picture: The back of the photo indicates that the subject is Robert Earl Lanter, but because of the date provided, it is most likely his sister Barbara.
Item 106: Baby Picture on Post Card
Item 107: Baby Picture on Post Card
Item 108: Toddler Girl
Item 109: Toddler Girl
Item 110: Young Girl
Item 111: Young Girl
Item 112: Baby on Blanket
Item 113: Baby in Crib
Item 114: Sleeping Baby in Stroller
Item 115: Baby on Couch with Bonnet
Item 116: Baby on Couch with Bonnet
Item 117: Baby on Couch
Item 118: Baby on Bed
Item 119: Barbara Lanter as Child
Item 120: Boy on Scooter
Item 121: Boy in Bow-Tie: The back of the photo says, "Inside Louses House."
Item 122: Girl on Porch
Item 123: Girl on Porch
Item 124: Girl on Floor
Item 125: Girl by Chair
Item 126: Girl at Piano
Item 127: Girl in Chair
Item 128: Girl in Chair
Item 129: Grumpy Girl and Boy: The back of the photo says, "niece."
Item 130: Boy and Girl: The back of the photo says, "niece."
Item 131: Boy in Walkway: The back of the photo says, "niece."
Item 132: Young Boy and Girl
Item 133: Girl and Baby on Blanket, 1947
Item 134: Girl by Hedges
Item 135: Joy on Skates
Item 136: Young Lady in Pink Sweater
Item 137: Girl in Suit: Creator: BEE
Item 138: Peggy Broomfield: The back of the photo says, "Queenie - Peggy Broomfield."
Item 139: Peggy Broomfield, 1948
Item 140: Helen: Creator: McGaughey Studios
Item 141: Mary Lois: The front of the photo says, "Yours with love - Mary Lois."; Creator: McGaughey Studios
Item 142: Young Lady in Dress
Item 143: Barbara Lanter
Item 144: Dora Ellen Murphy: The back of the photo says, "Always - Ellen."
Item 145: Female Military Formation: The back of the photo says, "Retreat at Lowery just before we left. You can't see me, as usual I'm in the back. 1st time in out blues."
Item 146: M. Allen by Sign: The back of the photo says, "Just before retreat. When I dress up in them I wear gloves (white), high heels, and pocketbook (strap and black). They'll look old but they're much cooler."
Item 147: Woman in Suit by Building
Item 148: Woman by Fence
Item 149: M. Allen in Medic Uniform, 4/26/1951: The back of the photo says, "This is me with the horse gear on plus name-tag in Wofo.; Creator: Fox-Tone
Item 150: Woman in Pink Lace Shirt: Creator: Fox Studios
Item 151: Martha Mattox, 1952
Item 152: Woman in Suit with Glasses
Item 153: Vett in Dress on Floor
Item 154: Girlfriend in Cuba: The back of the photo says, "Girlfriend in Cuba."
Item 155: Girlfriend in Cuba: The back of the photo says, "Girlfriend in Cuba."
Item 156: Girlfriend in Cuba
Item 157: Vicki Clopton by Fence: The back of the photo says, "Here I am caught in the rain at Six Flags!"
Item 158: Vicki Clopton at Georgia Tech with Coworkers
Item 159: Vicki Clopton at Desk
Item 160: Vicki Clopton in Bathing Suit in Water
Item 161: Vicki Clopton with Boy in Yard
Item 162: Vicki Clopton Holding Boy: The back of the photo says, "Playing in backyard."
Item 163: Vicki Clopton Smoking in Yard: The back of the photo says, "Thinking about you. All my love, Vickie."
Item 164: Vicki Clopton and Dog
Item 165: Lula Frasure on Horse, 1951: The back of the photo says, "Lula Frasure, Maytown 1951."
Item 166: Girl by Light Post
Item 167: Lucille (Red) Fraiser: The back of the photo says, "Prettiest red hair I ever saw."
Item 168: Half Photo of Woman
Item 169: Vermell Jones: The back of the photo says, "Lakeland Fla. Woodward Dr."
Item 170: Woman by Street
Item 171: Nancy Uzelac on Car: The back of the photo says, "Detroit (Troy) Mich. 360 West Wattles."
Item 172: Girl with Dog: The back of the photo says, " 'Butch' my pup, he ran away."
Item 173: Girl Laying on Steps
Item 174: Girl Laying in Yard
Item 175: Woman in Field
Item 176: Barbara (?) by Obelisk in Cemetery: The back of the photo says, "Barbara ? Shouldn't have treated her like I did."
Item 177: Woman by Building Corner
Item 178: Woman Sunbathing in Yard
Item 179: Vett in Yard with Sombrero, 1954
Item 180: Woman on Stairs to House
Item 181: Woman in Dress
Item 182: Woman by Store Window
Item 183: Girl in Park
Item 184: Martha Mattox in Yard Sunbathing: The back of the photo says, "1737 Cypress St. Paris, KY."
Item 185: Shirley Jean Webb in Bedroom
Item 186: Sylvia "Candy Bar' Brock
Item 187: Sue Newel on Beach, 1949: The back of the photo says, "College - 1949."
Item 188: Sue Newel on Beach
Item 189: Wanda (?) by Pool, 1942: The back of the photo says, "At DeLeon Springs, Fl. About 1942."
Item 190: Wanda (?) by Pool
Item 191: Woman on Beach
Item 192: Woman on Diving Board: The back of the photo says, "I'm on the diving board. Could you guess."
Item 193: Woman Posing on a Ship
Item 194: People on Beach
Item 195: Laura Durham and Friend
Item 196: Ladies on Beach
Item 197: Laura Durham
Item 198: Grandmother Lanter in Chair by Window with Bible: The back of the photo says, "Mama Lanter."
Item 199: Grandmother Lanter in Chair by Window with Bible
Item 200: Grandmother Lanter in Chair by Window with Bible
Item 201: Grandmother Lanter in Chair by Window with Bible
Item 202: Girl on Rock in River: The back of the photo says, "Just me. 4th of July at Evergreen, Colorado."
Item 203: Women on Beach
Item 204: Women Kneeling in Yard
Item 205: Women on Beach
Item 206: Robert and Women on Beach
Item 207: Woman on Beach
Item 208: Women in Yard by Palm Tree with Baby Deer
Item 209: Woman on Beach
Item 210: Women on Beach
Item 211: Women Posing Together
Item 212: Barbara Lanter and Two Friends Laying in Field: The back of the photo says, "Barbara L. in middle."
Item 213: Barbara Lanter and Friend in Yard, 1950: The back of the photo says, "Barbara Lanter and friend. About 1950."
Item 214: Boy Holding Unidentified Object
Item 215: Boy Holding Unidentified Object
Item 216: Preston Lanter with Camera
Item 217: Girl and Boy Outside House
Item 218: Vicki Johnson in Lawn Chair
Item 219: Vicki Johnson
Item 220: Preston Lanter
Item 221: Lou Ann Lanter
Item 222: Lou Ann Lanter
Item 223: Preston Lanter
Item 224: Preston Lanter
Item 225: Preston Lanter Tipping Hat by Old Car
Item 226: W.G. Adams, 1955: The back of the photo says, "W.G. Adams, 1955."
Item 227: Paul Jacobs with Shark, 3/28/1958
Item 228: Young Man in Graduation Attire
Item 229: Man Kneeling in Snow
Item 230: Grayson Lanter, 4/4/1970: The back of the photo says, "Robert Earl Lanter with best wishes - Grayson Lanter."
Item 231: Girls Posing Back to Back
Item 232: Sharon Bea Johnston and Joy
Item 233: Cordelie and Lou Ann Lanter
Item 234: Three Women and Infant Girl in Front of House
Item 235: Man, Woman, and Baby by Porch Rail
Item 236: Woman on Porch Rail
Item 237: Two Women in Yard
Item 238: Woman by Porch Rail
Item 239: Girl in Yard by House
Item 240: Woman by Tree
Item 241: Woman in Yard
Item 242: Women Sitting on Curb
Item 243: Walter Henry Sitting Above Tunnel: The back of the photo says, "Walter Henry - EKU grad."
Item 244: Walter Henry's Saw Mill: The back of the photo says, "Walter N. Henry - built his own sawmill and built catamaran."
Item 245: Woman on Porch Steps
Item 246: Girl Kneeling in Yard
Item 247: Girl on Scooter with Family
Item 248: Girl Standing by Scooter
Item 249: Parents with Child
Item 250: Woman with Baby
Item 251: Woman Bent by Man
Item 252: Black Dog
Item 253: Robert Lanter Aiming Rifle
Item 254: Men with Rifles
Item 255: Man Aiming Rifle: The back of the photo says, "Camp Catalpa - Richmond Muzzleloaders."
Item 256: Group of Women In House
Item 257: Group of Women In House
Item 258: Group of Women In House
Item 259: Group of Women In House
Item 260: Group of Women In House
Item 261: Group of Women In House
Item 262: Group of Women In House
Item 263: Woman at Spindle
Item 264: Two Women in Coats
Item 265: Man, Woman, and Girl
Item 266: Barbara Lanter and Gean Durham: The back of the photo says, "Barbara Ann Lanter and Gean Durham in front of our house."
Item 267: Group of People on Porch
Item 268: Group Photo on Porch
Item 269: Group on Beach: The back of the photo indicates that it was taken at Boonesborough.
Item 270: Group on Beach
Item 271: Jean Durham and Jimmy Martin on Beach
Item 272: Barbara Lanter on Beach with Friends
Item 273: Three People by Monument
Item 274: Three People by Monument
Item 275: Lanter Parents and Friends in Swimwear
Item 276: Lanter Parents and Friend in Swimwear
Item 277: Lanter Parents and Friends in Swimwear
Item 278: Lou Ann Lanter in Yard with Young Man
Item 279: Allen Perry Moberly and Lola Moberly in Yard
Item 280: Allen Perry Moberly and Lola Moberly: The back of the photo says, "Please return to Mrs. Preston Lanter, Richmond."
Item 281: Man and Woman Eating Watermelon
Item 282: Lanter Parents Holding Child
Item 283: Two Men in Suits
Item 284: Preston and Lou Ann Lanter
Item 285: Leslie Blankenship and Wife: The back of the photo says, "Leslie Blankenship and wife - former president of MMI."
Item 286: Couple Knelt in Field with Baby
Item 287: Couple by Fence
Item 288: People on Benches
Item 289: Couple Below Bridge
Item 290: Couple in Front of Shop
Item 291: Preston and Lou Ann Lanter Outside Building
Item 292: Preston and Lou Ann Lanter Outside Building
Item 293: Barbara Lanter and Group
Item 294: Group Photo: Creator: LaFayette Studio
Item 295: Three Adults Outside
Item 296: Four Adults Outside
Item 297: People Outside
Item 298: People Seated at Gathering
Item 299: Group and Dog in Living Room: The back of the photo says, "Inside Aunt Margaret's living room."
Item 300: Group of People by Street: The back of the photo says, "Getting ready to start the Ridgecrest at Paris. The old woman is the one I sent (paid transportation)."
Item 301: Preston, Lou Ann, and Bob Lanter with Nell and Mary Lois
Item 302: Children - Betsy, Johnny, and Patsy
Item 303: Mary Lois and Betsy Below Arch
Item 304: Children with Santa
Item 305: Elderly Couple on Couch
Item 306: Couple in Living Room, 1983: The back of the photo says, "Aug '83 - Allen Curry's home."
Item 307: Hallie Park, 1970: The back of the photo says, "Aunt Hallie Park - Christmas 1970."
Item 308: Gayle Y., Aunt Betty, Mr. V., and Margaret W.Y.
Item 309: Wilma, Preston Lanter, Aunt Nell, Lynn, and Andy V.: The back of the photo says, "Family."
Item 310: People Seated in Drive Way
Item 311: Elderly Couple in Home
Item 312: Bill and W.G. Adams

Folder 5: Parke Family Photos

Enclosed with the pictures was a small piece of paper that reads, "After my death this goes to my son Charley." It is then signed "Mother."

Item 313: Unidentified Parke Woman
Item 314: Rosa Ella Parke: The back of the photo says, "Rosa Ella Parke mother of Kenneth E. Parke, Shirley R. Parke, Hallie W. Parke, Lou Ann Parke, Mary K. Parke, Garnette F. Parke. She married Oscar Parke."
Item 315: Robby Johnson: The back of the photo says, "My first cousin."
Item 316: Mary K Parke: The back of the photo says, "Mary K. Parke when she graduated."
Item 317: Maggie Johnson, Arthur Johnson, and William Johnson
Item 318: Unidentified Parke Woman
Item 319: Barbara Lanter
Item 320: Young Parke Girl
Item 321: Mrs. James Owens
Item 322: Great Grandpa Owens: The back of the photo says, "My father."
Item 323: Aunt Martha Lewis: The back of the photo says, "sister of grandma Adkerson."
Item 324: John Owens
Item 325: Shipton Parke
Item 326: Unidentified Parke Woman
Item 327: Ann Parke: The back of the photo says, "sister of grandma Adkerson."
Item 328: Unidentified Parke Man
Item 329: Unidentified Parke Couple
Item 330: Unidentified Man: The back of the photo says, "Marion Sue's people."
Item 331: William Parke
Item 332: Unidentified Young Boys

Folder 6: Photos of Events/Trips

Item 333: Boy Scout on Lawn of Pioneer Museum
Item 334: Boy Scout in Lawn of Pioneer Museum
Item 335: Man and Boy Scout in Walkway of Pioneer Museum
Item 336: Boy Scout Group Photo Outside of Pioneer Museum
Item 337: Boy Scout Group Photo Outside of Pioneer Museum
Item 338: Boy Scout Group Photo Outside of Pioneer Museum
Item 339: Skull on Table
Item 340: Elk Head on Wall
Item 341: Boat on Water near Dock
Item 342: Monkey in Trees
Item 343: Monkey in Trees
Item 344: Monkey in Trees
Item 345: Monkey in Trees
Item 346: Robin Hooper: The back of the photo says, "Bob's life long love - Robin Hooper."
Item 347: Robin Hooper: The back of the photo says, "Robin Hooper of Daytona Beach. Father owned "Hoops For" race house."
Item 348: House on Pine Island, Florida: The back of the photo says, "The cabin Woodard, Billy Donald and myself spent 3 days in on Pine Island at a place called Bokeelia, or something like that, near Ft. Myers.
Item 349: View from Pine Island: The back of the photo says, "The bay in front of the cabin. It's about 25 miles to the land across the top edge of the water. We went out about 8 mi. in a little boat (row boat with motor)."
Item 350: Building with Dome Top in Mexico
Item 351: Landscape of Mexico
Item 352: Robert with Camera
Item 353: Mules
Item 354: Mexican Children on Curb
Item 355: Robert Lanter with Drink
Item 356: Landscape in Mexico
Item 357: Couple Posing by Landscape
Item 358: Landscape in Mexico
Item 359: Young Man by Landscape
Item 360: Young Man Drinking from Canteen
Item 361: Landscape in Mexico
Item 362: Person in Front of Building
Item 363: Landscape of Mexico
Item 364: Robert with Cacti
Item 365: Mound in Mexico
Item 366: Mule
Item 367: Decorated Stairway of Temple
Item 368: Ancient Temple in Mexico
Item 369: Landscape in Mexico
Item 370: Landscape in Mexico
Item 371: Picture of Village in Mexico
Item 372: Landscape in Mexico
Item 373: Landscape in Mexico
Item 374: Photo of City in Mexico
Item 375: Photo of City in Mexico
Item 376: Young Man with Mexican Children
Item 377: Mexican Man Holding Rooster
Item 378: Picture of Cock-Fight: The back of the photo says, "Mexico."
Item 379: Landscape in Mexico
Item 380: Photo of Church
Item 381: House Boat on Water
Item 382: Lake at Boonesborough
Item 383: Ski Ramps in Florida: The back of the photo indicates that the location presented in the photo is Cypress Gardens in Florida."
Item 384: Sail Boat on Water in Florida
Item 385: Grand Turk Air Force Base Building
Item 386: Boats on Water in Florida
Item 387: Old Church
Item 388: Small Channel in Florida
Item 389: Metal Detecting Event

Folder 7: Miscellaneous Photos

Item 390: Car on Street
Item 391: Tree Beside House
Item 392: Window of House
Item 393: Side of House
Item 394: Side of House
Item 395: Porch of House
Item 396: Interior of House
Item 397: Outside of Building
Item 398: Keen Johnson Building, EKU
Item 399: Burnam Hall, EKU
Item 400: Roark Building, EKU
Item 401: Interior of House with Furniture: The back of the photo says, "furniture made by Bob at EKU."
Item 402: Table in House: The back of the photo says, "table made by Bob at EKU."
Item 403: Shed in Yard
Item 404: Landscape with Bridge
Item 405: Landscape with Bridge

Folder 8: Negatives

Each item number represents a page of negatives within the folder.

Item 406: Wedding Pictures, PC-479 Hull, and Shed
Item 407: Wedding and Family Gathering Pictures
Item 408: Children and Gathering Pictures
Item 409: Group Pictures, Children, and Scooter
Item 410: EKU, Couples, and Home Interior Pictures
Item 411: Florida Boat Ramp and Graduation Pictures
Item 412: Turtle, Group, and Couples Pictures
Item 413: Group, Couples, and Ski Ramp Pictures
Item 414: Naval, WWII, Group, and Woman Pictures
Item 415: Children, Couples, and Group Pictures
Item 416: Farm, Pond, and Group Photos
Item 417: Group, Children, and Farm Pictures
Item 418: Group, Children, and Horse Pictures
Item 419: Preston Lanter, Lou Ann Lanter, Airplane, and Swimming Pictures
Item 420: Girl in Yard and House Pictures

Folder 9: Scrapbook, 1923-1954

This scrapbook contains many newspaper clippings which cover local and family deaths, local events and occurrences, and poetry. There are also pamphlets and memorabilia for special events like a ribbon that was pasted onto a page from the first Parke family reunion in 1937. There are a few articles about the Korean War, as well.

Folder 10: Scrapbook, 1935-1954

This scrapbook consists primarily of newspaper articles that deal with local occurrences in Madison County and other locations. There are wedding notices, death notices, sports news about EKU, and social news within the clippings. There are also pamphlets from a church and EKU graduation programs.

Folder 11: Scrapbook, 1939-1953

This contains more religious material than the others. It has religious poems, bulletins, and writings which were primarily removed from the newspaper. There are also wedding and death notices, poems, and advertisements. Most of the newspaper clippings deal with local events and people.

Box 4

Barcode: 31234014031114

Folder 1: Photo Album

Item 421: Lou Ann Lanter
Item 422: Preston Lanter
Item 423: Lou Ann Lanter
Item 424: Baby in Scooter
Item 425: Baby Seated Outside
Item 426: Family Photo
Item 427: Robert N. and Mollie Lanter with Robert E. and Barbara Lanter
Item 428: Oscar Parke
Item 429: Smiling Baby Seated
Item 430: Parke Family Members
Item 431: Two Small Children
Item 432: Keene Johnson Building at EKU
Item 433: Preston and Lou Ann Lanter
Item 434: Women with Hats
Item 435: Girl in Dress and Hat
Item 436: Preston Lanter
Item 437: Preston and Lou Ann Lanter
Item 438: Preston Lanter Seated
Item 439: Preston Lanter with Women
Item 440: Preston Lanter
Item 441: Preston Lanter
Item 442: Preston and Lou Ann Lanter
Item 443: Lady in Dress
Item 444: Lady by Street
Item 445: Large Group Picture
Item 446: Woman by Brick Building
Item 447: Preston Lanter
Item 448: Biplane
Item 449: Lady in Dress and Hat
Item 450: Bridge over Water
Item 451: Five Young Men
Item 452: Lou Ann Lanter
Item 453: Large Building
Item 454: Dam
Item 455: Two Women in Old Car
Item 456: Young People Swimming
Item 457: Woman by Stone Fence
Item 458: Preston, Lou Ann, and Barbara Lanter
Item 459: Four Women Outside
Item 460: Lady in Skirt
Item 461: Preston Lanter
Item 462: Two Women
Item 463: Preston Lanter
Item 464: Girl on Fence Post
Item 465: Preston and Lou Ann Lanter
Item 466: Young People Swimming
Item 467: Union City Baptist Church
Item 468: Man Behind Old Car
Item 469: Preston Lanter: The majority of this photo has been ripped away.
Item 470: Woman with Puppies
Item 471: Dam
Item 472: Girl Standing Outside
Item 473: Water Tower
Item 474: Men in Tobacco Field
Item 475: Young Women Outside
Item 476: Unidentified Woman with Scarf
Item 477: Target Practice of US Soldiers: This is actually a post card with writing on the reverse side.
Item 478: Woman by Water
Item 479: Woman with Baby on Porch
Item 480: Woman with Baby on Porch
Item 481: Young Women Hugging
Item 482: Young Lady with Hat
Item 483: Four People on Ridge
Item 484: Sheep Next to Rocks
Item 485: Large Tower
Item 486: People Seated in Front of House
Item 487: Young Woman with Skirt
Item 488: Downtown Richmond, KY
Item 489: Young Preston Lanter
Item 490: Margaret Katherine (?): The corner of the picture has been ripped making it impossible to read the last name of the girl.
Item 491: Young Woman Posing by Table
Item 492: Woman by Rock Fence
Item 493: Baby Sitting on Women's Shoulders
Item 494: Men Outside of a Home
Item 495: Two Men Seated in Field
Item 496: Woman in Hat and Coat
Item 497: Two Young Ladies
Item 498: Shop - Fordson Tractor
Item 499: Young Men in Suits
Item 500: Pete Hudson, Barnie Edwards, Kenneth Parke, and Tom Lynch
Item 501: Four Men Holding Caught Fish
Item 502: William Clark and Billy Adams
Item 503: Young Ladies on Porch
Item 504: Young Ladies on Porch
Item 505: Little Girl on Fence Post
Item 506: Man and Pigs
Item 507: Plane in Sky
Item 508: Rose Ella Parke
Item 509: Group Picture Outside
Item 510: Three Small Children
Item 511: Group Picture Outside House by Street: The back of the picture says, "Willard Elza - Victory, KY. Carl Mims - Boldman, KY. O.L. Spavey - Barbourville, KY."
Item 512: Ann Arbor: Creator: C.I. Ogg

Folder 2: Memo Pads, 1965-1967

These memo pads contain a variety of information that was recorded by Robert Lanter. There is contact information for friends and colleagues, notes about work at Grand Turk, remembrances about happenings in Richmond and elsewhere, and there is financial records for trips and vacations.

Folder 3: Lanter Motor Company Accounting Booklets, 1973-1977

These account books show financial activities of Lanter Motor Co. Most of it has to do with payroll information, but there is also bank account information within.

Folder 4: WWII Ration Booklets, 1943-1944

These ration booklets were issued to the Lanter family during the second world war. Included are booklets for Preston, Lou Ann, and Barbara Lanter.

Folder 5: Gifted New Testament, 1952

This Bible was a Christmas present to Robert Lanter from Kay Hooper who lived in Florida. Inside the cover is a note of dedication to Robert from Kay.

Folder 6: Cased Photographs

These items are framed/cased daguerreotypes with a couple exceptions which are noted item-by-item.

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