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Harry L. McAlister mementos of the Spanish-American War, Philippines campaign , 1898-1899; 1928-1946
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McAlister, Harry L.; Manila times (Manila, Philippines : 1908)
- Title
- Harry L. McAlister mementos of the Spanish-American War, Philippines campaign
- Dates
- 1898-1899; 1928-1946 (inclusive)18981946
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA M119
- Summary
- Harry L. McAlister served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines as an enlisted man, Company A, of the Oregon Volunteers. The collection (1898-1899) contains mementos of the war including a copy of a diary by American prisoners, photographs, gathered correspondence, clippings, and other mementos, orders, Philippine publications, and an Oregon Volunteers flag.
- 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).
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains a hand written copy of a diary by American prisoners in the Philippines titled, "Diary by American Prisoners found in a cell at San Isidro, Philippine Islands, province of Nuevaeciyo (Nueva Ecija?) by a member of the 2nd Oregon Volunteers." Notations at the end of the diary stated that "names found on the cell wall were: J. O'Brien (O'Brian?); A. Romuchien (?); and A. Huber - captured January 27, 1899; and W. Bouce and Capt. Honnyman - captured January 30, 1899."
Gathered correspondence and mementos includes notes, orders, including special orders of soldiers "reduced to the ranks," event programs, and postcards depicting the Philippines. There are also photographs of soldiers, and clippings regarding soldiers (1898-1899).
Also available are copies of the Manila Times (1928; 1930; 1944; and 1946), and a copy of the Philippine Magazine, undated.
The collection also contains a flag of the Oregon Volunteers that includes hand written names of soldiers.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Harry L. McAlister mementos of the Spanish-American War, Philippines campaign |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Prisoners of war--Philippines--History--19th century
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Campaigns--Philippines
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Personal narratives, American
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Philippines--Prisoners and prisons
Personal Names
- McAlister, Harry L.
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Oregon Volunteers, 2nd. Company A
Geographical Names
- Philippines--History--1898-1946
- Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Personal narratives, American
- Philippines--Periodicals
Form or Genre Terms
- Clippings
- Diaries
- Photographs
