Selective Service Correspondence/Documents, 1966-1972
Scope and Contents
The collection dates from 1966 to 1972 and is comprised of documents from the Selective Service and correspondence relating to Michael A. Klenc’s registration and classification. The papers are arranged chronologically with the bulk of the items dating 1970. There are no items dating 1967 to 1969.
Klenc’s Selective Service registration card is dated 1966. Three statements of acceptability from 1970 and 1971 listed Klenc as “not acceptable for induction under current circumstances,” after failing three physicals due to being underweight. On July 10, 1970, Klenc wrote a letter, presumably to the local draft board, stating that he is a conscientious objector and requesting the special form required to apply for such status. After receiving the forms, four people sent letters to the chairman of the local draft board (Ferguson, Missouri) supporting Klenc’s application: Paul D. Felton of Saint Louis University, his father Edward A. Klenc, Rev. Thomas F. Waldron of Moreau Seminary, and friend Patrick Bailey of East St. Louis. On the special form, and the additional pages, Klenc explained his personal beliefs that led him to declare himself a conscientious objector. In July 1972, Klenc received a classification certificate declaring his 4-F status.
Dates
- 1966-1972
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research with one exception, the original 1972 classification certificate is closed to research due to privacy concerns. A redacted version is available.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.04 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders))
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Klenc, Michael A., 1948- (Author, Person)
- Selective Service registration card of Michael Anthony Klenc, June 17, 1966
- Photocopy of portion of Michael A. Klenc's form applying for conscientious objector status, 1970
- Letter signed Michael Klenc requesting special form to file for conscientious objector status, July 10, 1970
- Statement of acceptability of Michael Anthony Klenc for the Selective Service, July 27, 1970
- Letter signed Paul D. Felton, Assistant Professor, Saint Louis University, to Chairman, Local Draft Board, July 30, 1970
- Selective Service System Special Form for Conscientious Objectors filled out by Michael A. Klenc, ca. August 1970
- Letter signed Edward A. Klenc to Chairman, Local Draft Board, August 1, 1970
- Letter signed Rev. Thomas F. Waldron, Holy Cross Fathers Moreau Seminary, Notre Dame, Indiana, to Chairman, Local Draft Board, Florissant, Mo., August 2, 1970
- Letter signed Patrick Bailey, East St. Louis, Ill., to Chairman of the Local Board, August 9, 1970
- Statement of acceptability of Michael Anthony Klenc for the Selective Service, February 4, 1971
- Letter signed Donald C. Sauer, Saint Louis, Mo., to Whom It May Concern, August 13, 1971
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository