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Dessery, Floyd. 1 letter (1899, Jan. 28) to Theodosia Dessery

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Dessery, Floyd. 1 letter (1899, Jan. 28) to Theodosia Dessery

Description: 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.
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: approximately 1860-1917.
Call number: HM 72961
Creator: Dessery, Floyd(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Marilyn Ehlig, August 14, 2006.
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