NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID
RG5910: Jenny Bos
Papers, photos, etc.: 2004-2005
Columbus, Platte County, Neb.: Soldier
Size: Papers: 7 items; 10 photographs
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE
RG5910.AM: The manuscript component consists of four letters, two greeting cards and a brochure. The letters and greeting cards are from family and friends sent to Jenny (Beck) Bos while she served as a truck driver for the 1075th Transportation Company during its deployment to Kuwait. She helped fulfill the 1075th’s mission to transport materials between Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Also included is an informational brochure about the ancient Sumerian city of Ur in southern Iraq.
RG5910.PH: The photograph component consists of 10 photographs documenting parts of Bos’ military service.
Related materials at the Nebraska State Historical Society:
The Museum Collections department at the Nebraska History Museum holds various artifacts relating to Jenny Bos’ military service including clothing, jewelry and souvenirs from Iraq.
TMM 11-25-2014