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Floyd Dessery Papers

Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: Approximately 1860-1917
Call number: mssHM 72946-72969
Creator: Dessery, Floyd(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Marilyn Ehlig, August 14, 2006.
Find out more: View in the Library catalog(Opens in new tab); View in the Online Archive of California(Opens in new tab)

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