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Military

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 140 Collections and/or Records:

Charles H. Martin and Ellis G. Hughes family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Coll893
Abstract

Papers of and relating to Charles H. Martin (1863-1946), Ellis G. Hughes (1845-1909), and their families. Charles H. Martin served in the U.S. military from the 1890s to 1920s, attaining the rank of major general, and subsequently served as a U.S. representative and then as governor of Oregon. Ellis G. Hughes, who was Martin's father-in-law, was a prominent real estate attorney in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1873-1961; Majority of material found within 1882-1946

Oral history interview with Samuel H. Martin

 Collection
Identifier: SR 9563
Abstract

Oral history interview with Samuel H. Martin conducted by Charles Digregorio on August 9, 1976. Martin discusses the life and career of his father, Charles H. Martin, who served as an officer in the U.S. Army, as an Oregon congressman, and as Oregon governor.

Dates: 1976 August 9

Louie E. Matteson letters

 Collection
Identifier: Coll 58
Abstract

Four letters from Louie E. Matteson (1881-1957) to his family, written while he was serving in the U.S. Army during the Philippine-American War, and a brief biographical outline of Matteson's life.

Dates: 1900 September 5-1901 July 28; 2007 February

John Marshall McCall papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 911
Abstract

Papers of an Oregon soldier and merchant of Ashland, containing materials relating to the First Oregon Cavalry, Fort Klamath, the Central Oregon Military Road, other Oregon road companies, and personal business matters. Includes correspondence, diary, legal papers, and ledgers.

Dates: 1856-1895

Michael McCarthy reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2746
Abstract

Photocopies and typescript transcriptions of manuscript accounts by Michael McCarthy regarding his experiences in the Modoc War.

Dates: circa 1877-1900

Ryland McClung papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1752
Abstract

Collection includes papers by and relating to Ryland Eugene McClung, Ryland Brown McClung, and other members of the McClung family. Materials include correspondence, title abstracts, church records, business materials, log books of car trips, maintenance and expenses, a scrapbook, and military, social, and educational memorabilia. Also included is correspondence from Charles Hoyt to James George during the Civil War, 1861-1863.

Dates: 1861-1923

Margaret McLeod papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 2960
Abstract The Margaret McLeod papers consist of correspondence, brochures, photographs, certificates, reports, newspaper clippings, and ephemera created and collected by McLeod during her service with the American National Red Cross. During World War II, McLeod worked in the European Theater with the group's Club Service, a program that provided soldiers with food, recreation, and entertainment. McLeod's collection provides a vivid portrait of life for Club Service workers, documenting not only the...
Dates: 1942-1946

Edward Everett Mingus reminiscences

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2938
Abstract

Typescript reminiscences of Edward Everett Mingus's life and experiences as a physician in many Oregon cities, his service in the U. S. Army Medical Officers' Reserve Corps during World War I, etc.

Dates: 1916-1934

Thomas Monteith papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2301
Abstract

Papers of Thomas Monteith include manuscript accounts of materials sold to the U.S. during the Indian Wars, 1856; appointments as officer in the Oregon Militia, 1863-1864; and manuscript list of persons accompanying Captain Scott to California in 1847. Brothers Thomas Monteith, Walter Monteith, and John Monteith founded the city of Albany in 1848.

Dates: 1856-1864

Carl Moser scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2783
Abstract

Carl Moser (1897-1961) was a charter member of the American Legion in 1919 and served as commander of the Silverton Legion post, Oregon Department Adjutant, 1924-1942, Oregon Department Commander, 1955, and on various Legion commissions at the national level. Collection includes scrapbooks with photographs, clippings, etc., regarding Moser's activities with the American Legion, including conventions, speeches, and Memorial Day observations.

Dates: 1920-1962