ORU_A223.xml Guide to the Lemuel Evans Boren Papers 1899-1920 Boren (Lemuel Evans) papers Tanya Parlet and Kira B. Homo Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives 2013
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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2020-12-22. Finding aid written in English. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard), 2nd Edition. University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
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Lemuel Evans Boren papers Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961 A 223 0.5 linear feet 10 containers 1 small photograph box, and 9 folders 1899-1920 Lemuel Evans Boren (1879-1961) served in the infantry in Cuba and in the Philippine Islands, was appointed inspector in the Philippine Constabulary in 1901, promoted to major, and resigned in 1909. The collection (1899-1920) contains diaries, a monograph, military records, certificates, photographs, correspondence, and other papers. English . 1, photo 1-9

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 Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961 Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961 Boren, Lemuel Evans, 1879-1961 United States. Army. Volunteer Infantry Regiment, 38th Philippine Constabulary Borum family Philippines--History--1898-1946 Spanish-American War, 1898--Campaigns--Philippines Police--Philippines Soldiers--United States--Diaries Soldiers--United States--Correspondence Military Tax records Correspondence Photographs Military records Diaries

Lemuel Evans Boren (1879-1961) was born in Short Mountain, Tennessee. Boren enlisted in the 4th Tennessee Infantry, U.S.V., 1898, and in the 38th Infantry, U.S.V., 1899. He served in Cuba and in the Philippine Islands. In 1901, he was appointed inspector in the Philippine Constabulary. He was promoted to major, and resigned in 1909.

The collection (1899-1920) contains diaries, a monograph, military records, certificates, photographs, correspondence, and other papers.

The diaries (1903-1911) cover his Constabulary service. Photographs are primarily family pictures and infant photos, circa 1900.

The correspondence covers 1899 to 1951.

Military information and records include a report of operations, a document titled, "Government of Moro Province - Executive Order," and a report titled, "Reglamento con caracter de la y los moros Maguindanao, sobre Casamientos." The monograph written by Boren is about the constabulary and Lanao Province. The certificates include tax certificates from Manila and Paragua, Philippines.

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