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Ralph M. Aldous correspondence, 1913-1919
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Ralph M. Aldous correspondence
- Dates
- 1913-1919 (inclusive)19131919
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2538
- Summary
- The Ralph M. Aldous correspondence (1913-1919) consists of letters written during World War I. The correspondence chronicles Aldous' experiences while serving in the Headquarters Company, 362nd Infantry.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Ralph M. Aldous correspondence was written during World War I. The correspondence chronicles Aldous' experiences while serving in the Headquarters Company, 362nd Infantry. Aldous was a Latter-day Saint soldier in the U.S. Army. He writes to his wife, Phyllis, in Utah. He also tells of training, initial at Camp Lewis, near Seattle, then he writes from France. In his letters, he mentions Latter-day Saint Sunday meetings and of meeting with an authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Charles Apfelbaum in 2010.
Processing Note
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2014.
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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-3 | Correspondence and news clippings | 1913-1919 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. 362nd Infantry
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
2014 (last modified: 2019)
