George Lemon Newell papers
Scope and Contents
Collection includes photocopy documents relating to George Lemon Newell's military service, 1899-1901, and correspondence, primarily to his mother, 1898-1901, regarding his experiences during the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and during the Boxer Rebellion. Other papers in the collection date to the 1970s, including a biographical sketch, circa 1973, and a letter regarding his funeral, 1973.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-1976
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1898-1901
Creator
- Newell, George Lemon, 1878-1973 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Biographical note
George Lemon Newell (1878-1973) was a member of the 14th Infantry, Company F, 1898-1900.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (4 folders in shared box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
George Lemon Newell (1878-1973) was a member of the 14th Infantry, Company F, 1898-1900. Collection includes photocopy documents relating to Newell's military service, 1899-1901; correspondence, primarily to his mother, 1898-1901, regarding his experiences during the Spanish-American War in the Philippines and during the Boxer Rebellion; and a biographical sketch.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Edythe W. Newell, May 1979.
Existence and Location of Copies
Preservation copies of correspondence included in collection for reference use.
Publication note
Subject
- Newell, George Lemon, 1878-1973 (Person)
- United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 14th. Company F (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the George Lemon Newell papers
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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