Soldiers -- Oregon -- Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
William Scoles Powell letters
Collection
Identifier: Mss2326
Abstract
Manuscript correspondence of William Scoles Powell, 1863-1865: to his wife, Helen Powell, regarding activities with the Oregon Infantry in Eastern Oregon and Washington; from his parents; and from Lt. Samuel F. Kerns regarding provisions.
Dates:
1863-1865
Ashley R. Russell papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss2851
Abstract
Ashley Robert (Bob) Russell (1922-1944) was killed by a German sniper in Normandy, France, July 15, 1944, and had been one of the first to land in France on D-Day. Papers include correspondence, 1944, to his relatives, from France, regarding military life; correspondence, 1940-1941, from the Portland Art Museum regarding enrollment and sale of his artworks; a letter, 1942, from Sgt. Alfred E. Peacock regarding Russell's artwork; and a typescript letter, 1948, to Russell's parents,...
Dates:
1940-1948