Ben Byrnes collection of Harry and Walter Hughson WWI archive
Acquisition Type
Purchase
Provenance
Purchased as part of the Ben Byrnes acquisition, March 2010
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- Creation: Undated
Extent
2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)
Inventory
Letters of correspondence between military and James A. Hughson (father) regarding the death of his sons. Draft Notification Papers (both) Condolence notes to Hughson family Letters Reports of Disinterment and Reburial (photocopies) Alice Powers Hughson Mother and Widow Pilgrimage application (photocopy) Troop Movement Records (photocopy) Half-tone Print Photographs Small American Flag Photographs Bandolier Sewing Kit (x2) Catholic Identification Card with Crucifix Rosary Beads (Harry) Unconditional Surrender Club Ribbon (Harry) Infantry Drill Regulations (Harry) French-English Dictionary Mirror with pouch Money belt with French Money (Harry) Campaign Prayer Book Catholic Soldiers' & Sailors' Companion Comb Army Postcards Army Knife Red Cross Condolence letters with grave photographs U.S. Stationary Kit U.S. government thrift card Luggage Tags
Subject
- Hughson, Walter (Person)
- Hughson, Harold "Harry" (Person)
Source
- Byrnes, Ben (Former owner, Person)