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 Photographs | 1990-1991 |
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 44-49 | November 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 |