The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.
The following seventy-five biographies feature distinguished officers from the Army and Navy during the last half of the 19th century. Included with each biography is a photograph, which we have included as a gallery at the bottom of this page. These particular men were chosen by the editor for their patriotism to the flag.
Rosetta Eckstein, 76, of Elgin, passed away on October 22 at Evergreen Rehabilitation and Retirement Center. Her graveside service is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. in Elgin Cemetery. Born on July 20, 1930, in La Grande, she grew up in Wallowa and later worked various jobs, including as a waitress and bartender in California. Rosetta married Leland “Sonny” Eckstein in 1979. She is survived by her husband, children, stepchildren, and numerous grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.