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Walter Phillips papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS-063

Content Description

The collection consists of letters, newspaper clippings, and documents relating to Walter Phillips' time in the military during WWI. The photographs feature Walter Phillips before and during WWI. They include pictures of Walter in uniform, reconnaissance photographs, and photos of military life. Scrapbooks of Walter's school years and Lena Phillips' trip to France are part of the collection. Additional correspondence consists of telegrams and postcards to and from Lena Phillips regarding the Gold Star Mothers' trip to France in 1932. The U.S. sponsored a Gold Star Mothers' trip overseas to visit military cemeteries where American soldiers were buried.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1912-1947

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Creator's literary rights are in the Public Domain. See: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

For fair use/educational reproduction, please provide the following credit: Courtesy of Southern Oregon University Hannon Library.

Extent

2.5 Linear Feet (3 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The correspondence and photographs concern Walter Phillips. The documents include scrapbooks of his school years, photographs and correspondence during his military service in World War One. The materials also document Lena Phillips's trip to France as a Gold Star Mother.

Arrangement

The archivist arranged materials in this collection.

Creator

Title
Guide to the Walter Phillips papers
Subtitle
Walter Phillips papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Finding aid prepared by Hannon Library Special Collections
Date
2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Southern Oregon University, Hannon Library Repository

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