Ben Byrnes collection of John M. Groton WWI artefacts
Content Description
Artifacts from a WWI Chaplain
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased as part of the Ben Byrnes acquisition, March 2010
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: Undated
Extent
5 Linear Feet (6 boxes, 2 oversize boxes)
Inventory
Foot Locker Chaplain's Flag Box 1 1. Book - Groton, Strength from the Lord 2. Cross (Sterling Silver) 3 Magazine "Official Souvenir of the Victory Parades" 4. American Flag 5. Saftey Pins in Pouch 6. Boot Spurs Medal (for Horseriding) 7. Leather Suitcase Handle strap 8. Leather "Mail Pouch (?)", Tube x2 Box 2 15. Steel Helmet 16. Leather Belt 17. Hot Water Bottle Pouch 18. Wooden Boot Jack 19. Two pairs olive green pants (with one belt) Box 3 20. Uniform Jacket 21. Service Hat 22. Field Cap Box 4 23. Overcoat Lining 24. Clerical Uniform (coat and hat) 25. Pair of Spats 26. Sewing Kit and Dinner Invitation 27. Cloth Guitar Case Box 5 28. Brown Pouch 29. Money Belt 30. "Housewife" 31. Hanold Pack Straps (x2) 32. Pack Strap, small, red