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Harold B. Smith letter , 1918 December 19
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Smith, Harold B., active 1918-1919
- Title
- Harold B. Smith letter
- Dates
- 1918 December 191918-12-191918-12-19
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 folder
- Collection Number
- CA 1918 Dec 19
- Summary
- Harold B. Smith served in the 49th Company, 5th Regiment of the U.S. Marines during World War I. The collection contains a letter dated December 19, 1918, to his Aunt Belle and Uncle Phil of Albany, Oregon, in which he describes his experiences as a soldier.
- 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
Harold B. Smith served in the 49th Company, 5th Regiment of the U.S. Marines during World War I.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains a letter dated December 19, 1918 in which Smith describes his experiences as a soldier including long marches, his assignments, a time when bombs fell all around him, the signing of the armistice, hunger cravings, and the lack of food to buy.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the Harold B. Smith Letter |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers--Oregon--Correspondence
- World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--France
- World War, 1914-1918--Correspondence
- World War, 1914-1918--Germany
- World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American
Personal Names
- Smith, Harold B., active 1918-1919
Corporate Names
- United States. Marine Corps
- United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 5th. Battalion, 1st. Company, 49th
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
