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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
The collection consists primarily of letters written by Floyd Dessery to his family, during his deployment in the Philippines, including his mother, Mrs. A. B. Dessery, and his sisters, Hazel and Theodosia Dessery. The collection also includes Floyd's diary from his time in the Philippines. His letters and diary reflect the daily experiences of a foot soldier during the Spanish-American War. Also included are a few family photos, and some ephemera, including clippings, notes, and trade cards.
HM 72946
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Rare Books
294169
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Manuscripts
The collection consists primarily of letters written by Floyd Dessery (1879-1927) to his family, during his deployment in the Philippines, including his mother, Mrs. A. B. Dessery, and his sisters, Hazel and Theodosia Dessery. The collection also includes Floyd's diary from his time in the Philippines. His letters and diary reflect the daily experiences of a foot soldier during the Spanish-American War. Also included are a few family photos, and some ephemera, including clippings, notes, and trade cards.
mssHM 72946-72969
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Manuscripts
The account books lists men who worked as laborers on Floyd's estate between 1687 and 1690. The laborers were pain in kind in shoes, mitts, pork, rum. etc. Most were Unkechaug Indians who lived near the Floyd farm on Pattersquash Creek..
mssHM 59424
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Manuscripts
The account books lists men who worked as laborers on Floyd's estate between 1687 and 1690. The laborers were paid in kind. Most were Unkechaug Indians who lived near the Floyd farm on Pattersquash Creek.
mssHM 59961