Walter Phillips papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS-063

Staff Only

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

Creation: Majority of material found within 1912-1947

Creator

Carter, Vetabelle Phillips (Compiler, Person)

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

Additional Description

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.