Fenton Family letters , 1918-1919

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Fenton, Katherine Lucas; Fenton, Ralph A.
Title
Fenton Family letters
Dates
1918-1919 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 linear feet, (2 folders)
Collection Number
A 037
Summary
Ralph and William D. Fenton were soldiers in the American Expeditionary Force. Letters are written to Mrs. W.D. Fention of Portland, Oregon.
Repository
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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Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Mrs. W. D. (Katherine L.) Fenton of Portland, Oregon, was the mother of the two soldiers. Ralph Albert Fenton (1880-1958) was a surgeon with the 3rd Army; William D. Fenton, Katherine's husband, was a sergeant at Base Hospital 46, Bazoilles-sur-Meuse, France.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Katherine Lucas Fenton collection of letters from Ralph A. Fenton and William D. Fenton, American Expeditionary Force. The letters are addressed to Mrs. W. D. Fenton of Portland, Oregon, mother of the two soldiers.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Soldiers--Oregon--Correspondence

Form or Genre Terms

  • Letters