Herrick-Reasoner Family Collection
Title
Herrick-Reasoner Family Collection
Subject
Herrick, Curtis James (1909-1971)
Herrick, Alice Reasoner (1911-1984)
United States. Army
Illinois--Alton
Soldiers
Description
Photographs from the families of Major General Curtis James Herrick and his wife, Alice (Reasoner) Herrick. Mrs. Herrick was born Alice Reasoner to Colonel Mathew A. Reasoner (1875-1947) and his wife Mabel (Milnor) Reasoner (1877-1964) in Alton, Illinois. General Herrick was born in North Dakota and served his professional career as an officer in the United States Army from 1931 to 1967. The Herricks are both buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
The collection contains photographs from Mrs. Harrick's family collection;however, most of the images are from General Herrick's military service.
For further research, see the Herrick-Reasoner-Milnor-Sparks Family Papers, 1860-1967, in the manuscript holdings of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library:
http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/281
The collection contains photographs from Mrs. Harrick's family collection;however, most of the images are from General Herrick's military service.
For further research, see the Herrick-Reasoner-Milnor-Sparks Family Papers, 1860-1967, in the manuscript holdings of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library:
http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/281
Collection Items
Ferdinand Marcos, Harold Johnson, Curtis Herrick, and Walter Kostecki
Portrait of Ferdinand E. Marcos (far right), President of the Republic of the Philippines standing with, from right to left, General Harold K. Johnson, Chief of Staff, U.S. Army; Major General Curtis J. Herrick, Commanding General Military District…
Korean War Soldier
Portrait of a soldier said to be the last man to leave Heartbreak Ridge. On verso: "30 July 53 about 1615."
Soldiers of Company A, 223 Infantry
Soldiers leave Heartbreak Ridge. These soldiers were from the last combat unit in the division remaining on the ridge.The Battle of Heartbreak Ridge was one of the bloodiest battles of the Korean War. Fought during September-October 1951, the battle…
Kang Mun Bong and Curtis J. Herrick
Lieutenant General Kang Mun Bon of the III Corps, Republic of Korea Army stands with United States Colonel Curtis J. Herrick, the senior advisor to the commanding officer of the Third Republic of Korea Corps.
Korean War Officers
Two South Korean officers stand in front of two American officers near a jeep during the Korean war.
Inspection Party Officers
Major General Riseley and his inspection party enter a PX, or Post Exchange. From left to right, Brigadier General Roy E. Lindquist, CG, 187th ARCT; Major General James P. Riseley, CG, Prov. Corps; Unknown Marine Colonel; Colonel Curtis J. Herrick,…
Whirling Dervish
Portrait of a Whirling Dervish of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism, a branch of Islam, in traditional apparel including a fez. Followers whirl during Sama ceremonies as a form of dhikr or remembrance of God.
Sama Ceremony
Several followers of the Mevlevi Order of Sufism, a branch of Islam, also known as Whirling Dervishes, perform during a Sama ceremony in order to practice dhikr, or remembrance of God.
ROTC Ball, University of Illinois
Portrait of General Curtis J. Herrick (right) and his wife Alice Reasoner Herrick attending the ROTC Ball with another couple.
Bobbie Herrick and Curtis Herrick, Jr.
Portrait of Robert "Bobbie" Herrick and Curtis Herrick, Jr., sons of Major General Curtis J. Herrick and Alice Reasoner Herrick.
Robert McNamara and Curtis J. Herrick
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and Major General Curtis J. Herrick attend a ceremony at the Pentagon for Victor Gram, Defense Minister of Denmark.
Mathew A. Reasoner
Portrait of Mathew A. Reasoner aboard a ship during his time as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army.
Ataturk's Mausoleum
Several military officers visit Antitkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, in Ankara. Present are General Smart, General Curtis J. Herrick, Colonel Ulugbay, Lieutenant Colonel Sabuncu,…
East Asian Painting
A traditional East Asian painting depicting eight men, several of whom are holding different objects such as books and fans, appearing in a landscape setting with a small dragon. Traditional writing appears on verso.
Yildiz Palace, Crown Princes Quarter
Entrance to the Turkish War Colleges Command, housed in Yildiz Palace, Crown Princes Quarter.
Collection Tree
- Illinois Photographic Collection
- Herrick-Reasoner Family Collection