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The Bull's Prairie Settlement

An article in the From Time to Time Series describing the Bull's Prairies settlement in the 1800s. Note this document is not searchable and was…

Letter from James in Chico, CA during basic training to his parents, 1942-07-22

Letter from James in Chico, CA during basic training to his parents.

Sun and News Published 2003

Sun and News Published 2003. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Side 1 of the 125th Anniversary Library History Display

Part of the Library History display created by Diane Hawkins showcasing key events in the library over its 125 years.

Sun and News Published 1998

Sun and News Published 1998. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

94th Fighter Squadron pilot Lt. Robert Vrilakas. at Capri rest camp

Email from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash

Email from Stefania Melito in Italy recounting an interview with Giuseppe Pisano who witnessed James Dibble's crash.

Letter from James in Glendale, CA to his parents, 1943-02-10

Letter from James in Glendale, CA during to his parents.

Report by British forces of the removal and relocation of James Dibble's body by U.S. forces

Report by British forces of the removal and relocation of James Dibble's body by U.S. forces. Includes a hand-drawn map of the original burial…

Certificate declaring the wreckage found near Padula Italy was James Dibble's plane

Nashville News Published 1965

Nashville News Published 1965. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Hastings Banner Published 1958

Hastings Banner Published 1958. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Note…

Newspaper clipping reporting James' gifts to his parents for Mother's and Father's Day

Newspaper clipping reporting James' gifts to his parents for Mother's and Father's Day.

Letter from James at Muroc Air Force base (now Edwards), CA to his parents, 1942-12-24

Letter from James at Muroc Air Force base (now Edwards), CA to his parents.

HPL 125th Anniversary Plaque from State Representative Julie Calley

A framed proclamation initiated by state representative Julie Calley celebrating the Hastings Public Library's 125th anniversary.

Maple Valley News Published 1983

Maple Valley News Published 1983. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Report of investigation of James Dibble's death and reburial, with map

Report of investigation of James Dibble's death and reburial, with map.

Hastings Banner Published 1996

Hastings Banner Published 1996. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Note…

Hastings Banner Published 1990

Hastings Banner Published 1990. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Note…

Hastings Banner Published 1875

Hastings Banner Published 1875. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.Note…

Sun and News Published 2009

Sun and News Published 2009. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Letter from James in King City, CA during primary training to his mother, 1942-07-11

Letter from James in King City, CA during primary training to his mother.

James, his brother Bill and classmates at the Edger School, 1931

James (seated, second from left), his brother Bill (seated, far right) and classmates at the Edger School in 1931.

Letter from James at Luke Field, AZ during advanced training to his parents, 1942-11-27

Letter from James at Luke Field, AZ during advanced training to his parents.

Nashville News Published 1900

Nashville News Published 1900. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site

Bill Dibble, James' younger brother, at the crash site.

Letter from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky), 1943-05-15

Letter from James in North Africa to his wife Maxine (Micky).

Nashville News Published 1963

Nashville News Published 1963. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Copy of a letter from Stan Wojcik to Jim Dibble discussing the events of September 9, 1943 and how he and James may have been confused by other witnesses

Originally it was thought that Stan died when in fact it was James. Stan survived being shot down and was taken prisoner. See his POW ID Card.

Sun and News Published 2017

Sun and News Published 2017. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Letter from the Consulate General in Naples, Italy to Jim Dibble regarding researching James Dibble's crash site

Letter from the Consulate General in Naples, Italy to Jim Dibble regarding researching James Dibble's crash site.

The crash site in Padula, Italy.

Jim Dibble with Jim's brother Bill, Enzo Pinto and Sal Dimaio in Padula.

Jim Dibble (left) with James' brother Bill (back to camera), eyewitness Enzo Pinto (center right) and relative of a family friend Sal Dimaio (right).…

Order awarding Lt. Dibble the 8th and 9th Oak Leaf Clusters for his Air Medal for downing two Me. 109s

Order awarding Lt. Dibble the 8th and 9th Oak Leaf Clusters for his Air Medal for downing two Me. 109s.

Hastings Herald Published 1905

Hastings Herald published 1905. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Sun and News Published 2018

Sun and News Published 2018. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943

Jack Hanton talking about flying through the Padula Valley back in 1943.

Hastings City Council Creates the Hastings Public Library

Newspaper notice of formal creation of the Hastings Public Library by issuance of an Ordinance by the City Council on December 23, 1963.

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School.

James Dibble Crash Investigation Report

James Dibble Crash Investigation Report summarizing the known facts and corrections, ultimately declaring James Dibble as killed in action on…

Bull Diaries Book 2B

Nashville News Published 1932

Nashville News Published 1932. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Newspaper clipping of announcing Maxine's marriage to James Dibble on October 31, 1942

Newspaper clipping of announcing Maxine's marriage to James Dibble on October 31, 1942.

Ted and Jim Dibble at the crash site with found plane parts

Ted and Jim Dibble at the crash site with found plane parts.

Hastings Banner Published 1867

Hastings Banner Published 1867. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Note…

Maple Valley News Published 2017

Maple Valley News Published 2017. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing.

Young James Dibble at Barlow Lake, age 2 or so.

Hastings Banner Published 1887

Hastings Banner Published 1887. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Note…

Hastings Banner Published 1988

Hastings Banner Published 1988. PDFs were created from microfilm and may have readability issues. Specific issues may be incomplete or missing. Note…

Letter from James in Santa Ana, CA during primary training to his parents, 1942-05-21

Letter from James in Santa Ana, CA during primary training to his parents.