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Lemuel Evans Boren papers , 1899-1920
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961
- Title
- Lemuel Evans Boren papers
- Dates
- 1899-1920 (inclusive)18991920
- Quantity
- 0.5 linear feet, (10 containers) : 1 small photograph box, and 9 folders
- Collection Number
- A 223
- Summary
- Lemuel Evans Boren (1879-1961) served in the infantry in Cuba and in the Philippine Islands, was appointed inspector in the Philippine Constabulary in 1901, promoted to major, and resigned in 1909. The collection (1899-1920) contains diaries, a monograph, military records, certificates, photographs, correspondence, and other papers.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Lemuel Evans Boren (1879-1961) was born in Short Mountain, Tennessee. Boren enlisted in the 4th Tennessee Infantry, U.S.V., 1898, and in the 38th Infantry, U.S.V., 1899. He served in Cuba and in the Philippine Islands. In 1901, he was appointed inspector in the Philippine Constabulary. He was promoted to major, and resigned in 1909.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1899-1920) contains diaries, a monograph, military records, certificates, photographs, correspondence, and other papers.
The diaries (1903-1911) cover his Constabulary service. Photographs are primarily family pictures and infant photos, circa 1900.
The correspondence covers 1899 to 1951.
Military information and records include a report of operations, a document titled, "Government of Moro Province - Executive Order," and a report titled, "Reglamento con caracter de la y los moros Maguindanao, sobre Casamientos." The monograph written by Boren is about the constabulary and Lanao Province. The certificates include tax certificates from Manila and Paragua, Philippines.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Lemuel Evans Boren Papers |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Police--Philippines
- Soldiers--United States--Correspondence
- Soldiers--United States--Diaries
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Campaigns--Philippines
Personal Names
- Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961
- Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961
- Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961
Corporate Names
- Philippine Constabulary
- United States. Army. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 38th
Family Names
- Borum family
Geographical Names
- Philippines--History--1898-1946
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
- Diaries
- Military records
- Photographs
- Tax records
