Guide to the Ted Simpson Papers, 1990-2018

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Overview of the Collection

Repository:
Special Collections & Archives
McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire
P.O.  Box 4004
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702 – 4004
(715) 836-2739
https://library.uwec.edu/archives/

Reference Code: USGZE UHC 365

Accession Number: 19-010

Collection Number: University Historical Collection 365

Creators: Ted P. Simpson 

Title: Ted Simpson Papers, 1990-2018

Dates: 1990-2018

Quantity: 0.4 linear feet (1 archive box)

Location of Collection: Shelf Location A10/1f

Languages: Collection materials are in English.

Summary: Diary, correspondence, photographs (170), transcriptions (diary and correspondence) documenting Ted Simpson’s experience with K Company, 159th Aviation regiment (18th Airborne Corps) during the Gulf War.

Biographical / Historical Note

This is the collection of Ted P. Simpson who was a Sergeant in the United States Army. The collection documents his service during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm from 1990-1991. Simpson’s MOS (military occupational specialty) was Medium Helicopter Repairer (67U). He was trained to repair the CH-47 Chinook Helicopter. Along with being an aviation mechanic, he was also trained to be a flight crew member and a door gunner, though he never served in those capacities. He also served for one year in Korea prior to deploying to the Middle East.

Content Description

Diary, correspondence, photographs (170), transcriptions (diary and correspondence) documenting Ted Simpson’s experience with K Company, 159th Aviation regiment (18th Airborne Corps) during the Gulf War.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: Donated to the Special Collections & Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by Ted P. Simpson in August 2018

Access Restrictions: Collection is open to the public.

Use Restrictions: Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.

Preferred Citation: Ted Simpson Papers, 1990-2018.  UHC 365 Special Collections & Archives.  McIntyre Library.  University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. Eau Claire, WI.

Processing Note: Processed by Karyssa Gulish in October 2018.

Arrangement: Flat arrangement.

Subjects

Personal Names: Ted Simpson

Subject Terms: 

Correspondence
Diaries
Location maps
Oral history (discipline)
Photographs
Transcriptions (documents)

Cedarburg (Wis.) -- History
Iraq -- History
Kuwait -- History
Operation Desert Shield, 1990-1991
Oral history – Wisconsin
Persian Gulf War, 1991
Saudi Arabia -- History

Detailed List of Contents

Container

Contents

Dates 

Box 1/Folder 1

Chronology, Diary Transcription, Transcription of Letters (Includes Flash drive)

1990-1991

Box 1/Folder 2

Sergeant Ted P. Simpson’s Diary


October 15, 1990 – July 10, 1991

Box 1 /Folder 3

Sergeant Ted P. Simpson Letters and Post Cards

October 20, 1990 – June 1, 1991

Box 1/Folder 4

Maps and List of Photographs1990-1991

Box 1/Folder 5

Photos 1-4

October 29-30, 1990

Box 1/Folder 6

Photos 5-11

October 31 – November, 1990

Box 1/Folder 7

Photos 12-18

November 4-5, 1990

Box 1/Folder 8

Photos 19-25

November 5-8, 1990

  Box 1/Folder 9 Photos 26-43 November 8, 1990 – January 20, 1991 Box 1/Folder 10 Photos 44-49November 8, 1990 – January 7, 1991 Box 1/Folder 11 Photos 50-51 December 1990 Box 1/Folder 12 Photos 52-53 November 8, 1990 – January 20, 1991 Box 1/Folder 13 Photos 54-57 January 20-21, 1991 Box 1/Folder 14 Photos 58-95 January 20 – March 22, 1991 Box 1/Folder 15 Photos 96-103 January – March 1991 Box 1/Folder 16 Photos 104-111 January 20 – March 22, 1991 Box 1/Folder 17 Photos 112-123 February 23 – March 1, 1991 Box 1/Folder 18 Photos 124-131 March 22, 1991 Box 1/Folder 19 Photos 132-136 March 23 – April 6, 1991 Box 1/Folder 20 Photos 137-138 April 7-9, 1991 Box 1/Folder 21 Photos 139-156 April 11 – June 4, 1991 Box 1/Folder 22 Photos 157-170 June 4 – July 5, 1991 Box 1/Folder 23 Ted P. Simpson Oral History Interview October 5, 2018