World War, 1914-1918
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: First World War, 1914-1918; Great War, 1914-1918; World War 1, 1914-1918; World War I, 1914-1918; World War One, 1914-1918; WW I (World War, 1914-1918); WWI (World War, 1914-1918); European War, 1914-1918
Found in 22 Collections and/or Records:
American flag
File — Box 03: Series MSS063:01; Series MSS063:02 [Barcode: 35138008244284], Folder: 05
Identifier: MSS063:02.07
Scope and Contents
A rolled up American flag
Dates:
1913-1918
Banners
File — Box 02: Series MSS063:03 [Barcode: 35138008244276], Folder: 07
Identifier: MSS063:03.10
Scope and Contents
A flag and a banner for unknown origin.
Dates:
1915-2017
Draft papers, 1917
File — Box 03: Series MSS063:01; Series MSS063:02 [Barcode: 35138008244284], Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS063:02.06
Scope and Contents
Several copies of Walter's draft papers accepting him into the military and assigning his division.
Dates:
1917
Family letters, 1917
File — Box 02: Series MSS049:01 [Barcode: 35138008124494], Folder: 02
Identifier: MSS049:01.29
Scope and Contents
Family correspondence comprises the 1917 collection. The primary addressees include Mr. and Mrs. F. Mortimer "Nick" Carter (nee Veta Elisabeth "Vetabelle" Phillips) and Mrs. L.A. Phillips (nee Lena Anderson) of Ashland, Oregon. The correspondence delves into financial matters but bulks with personal family affairs. Of interest is correspondence regarding the family's involvement in World War I. The correspondence includes a letter from Alvah Henderson of the USS San Diego to Mrs. Carter...
Dates:
1917
Family letters, 1918
File — Box 02: Series MSS049:01 [Barcode: 35138008124494], Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS049:01.30
Scope and Contents
The 1918 collection consists of family letters and memorabilia. Much of the correspondence refers to the death of Walter B. Phillips, Senior. A letter from Chester T (Tolman) of Portage Bay, Alaska, to his Grandmother sends his regrets upon the death of her husband (given the time frame, the departed is likely the elder Walter B. Phillips). There is a letter to F.M. Carter of Ashland, Oregon, from Konrad Schmid of Lowell, Arizona, regarding the property of Walter B. Phillips in his...
Dates:
1918
Family letters, 1919
File — Box 02: Series MSS049:01 [Barcode: 35138008124494], Folder: 04
Identifier: MSS049:01.31
Scope and Contents
The 1919 correspondence consists of family letters and clippings. The collection bulks with letters addressed to Mrs. F.M. Vetabelle Elizabeth Carter (nee Phillips) of Ashland, Oregon. Most of the letters dwell on day-to-day family news. The correspondence includes a series of personal letters between Mrs. Carter and her husband, Frederick Mortimer Carter, as he traveled for business. The letters are cordial. Mr. Carter addresses Mrs. Carter as "Dearest Lil' Bunny and signs "Brownie" to...
Dates:
1919
Gold mother's, 1931-1935
File — Box 02: Series MSS063:03 [Barcode: 35138008244276], Folder: 03
Identifier: MSS063:03.06
Scope and Contents
Documents, letters, and other materials regarding the Gold Mother's organization and their trip to France to visit their son's graves. Also included is cards and certificates of other organizations Lena was a part of.
Dates:
1931-1935
Letters from family, 1918-1932
File — Box 01: Series MSS063:01; Series MSS063:02; Series MSS063:03 [Barcode: 35138008244268], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS063:03.02
Scope and Contents
Letters from family and friends grieving and sending their regards for the death of Walter.
Dates:
1918-1932
Letters from the military, 1919-1936
File — Box 01: Series MSS063:01; Series MSS063:02; Series MSS063:03 [Barcode: 35138008244268], Folder: 09
Identifier: MSS063:03.01
Scope and Contents
Letters from the military and other organizations to the family of Walter Phillips sending their regards for his death.
Dates:
1919-1936
Military Life, 1913-1918
Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS063:02
Scope and Contents
Letters, reports, and photographs of Walter during the war.
Dates:
1913-1918