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George Lemon Newell papers, 1898-1976
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Newell, George Lemon, 1878-1973
- Title
- George Lemon Newell papers
- Dates
- 1898-1976 (inclusive)18981976
1898-1901 (bulk)18981901 - Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (4 folders in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 2550
- Summary
- George Lemon Newell (1878-1973) was a member of the 14th Infantry, Company F, 1898-1900. Collection includes photocopy documents relating to Newell's military service, 1899-1901; correspondence, primarily to his mother, 1898-1901, regarding his experiences during the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and during the Boxer Rebellion; and a biographical sketch.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
George Lemon Newell (1878-1973) was a member of the 14th Infantry, Company F, 1898-1900.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection includes photocopy documents relating to George Lemon Newell's military service, 1899-1901, and correspondence, primarily to his mother, 1898-1901, regarding his experiences during the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and during the Boxer Rebellion. Other papers in the collection date to the 1970s, including a biographical sketch, circa 1973, and a letter regarding his funeral, 1973.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Preservation copies of correspondence included in collection for reference use.
Preferred Citation
George Lemon Newell papers, Mss 2550, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers--United States--Correspondence
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Campaigns--Philippines
Personal Names
- Newell, George Lemon, 1878-1973
Corporate Names
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 14th. Company F
Geographical Names
- China--History--Boxer Rebellion, 1899-1901
Form or Genre Terms
- biographies (literary works)
- correspondence
