Archive - Tom’s Substack

Ruth to Carl first audio tape - Februrary 1968

This is the first audio tape that Ruth sent from Russell to Carl in Vietnam, sent in early February 1968.

Jul 11

18:23

Notes from a speech by Ruth on the POW/MIA issue

Here are notes of a speech that Mom delivered in Manhattan about the POW/MIA issue.

Jul 6 •

June 2025

Carl's letter to Ruth from Vietnam - Jan. 27, 1968

I want you to be assured that I trust my care to His hands and I want you to do the same

Jun 29 •

Facing an uncertain future

These are the first and last pages of a letter from my Mom that was never opened by my Dad.

Jun 24 •

Ruth to Carl audio tape, July 1968

In this tape to Dad in Vietnam, Mom includes a couple of songs from a singing group that I think had performed in Russell’s Saint John Lutheran church.

Jun 19 •

13:56

It is with deep regret...the letter changing Carl Karst status from MIA to KIA

Jun 18 •

Great Bend Tribune - Feb. 4, 1973

Interview with Ben and Lena about Carl

Jun 14 •

Mom's 1972 update to wearers of Carl Karst MIA bracelet

My Mom wrote a letter to wearers of Dad’s bracelet, circa 1972.

Jun 11 •

Carl Karst audio to Ruth and family - February 1968

transcribed by otter.com

Jun 3 •

16:27

Mom's mom and dad - Herman and Eva Langholz

I haven’t mentioned Mom’s family extensively in this substack.

Jun 1 •

May 2025

Leon Karst - memories of Carl

This letter was given to my sister, Cathy, from our Uncle Leon Karst in December 1991.

May 30 •

Tape from Vietnam: Carl to Ruth and family, June 1968

Chicago trip recap

May 20 •

17:28

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