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William Jason Mixter WWI-era papers, 1916-1919
A group of documents relating to Dr. William Jason Mixter [of Boston, Mass.], Surgeon, Captain and later Major in the U.S. Medical Corps.
William John Thorne WWI journal, 1917-1918
Personal log of the activities of Leading Telegraphist, William John Thorne. The daily log was kept while onboard the H.M.S. Vimiera (September 1917), H.M.S. Paladin (September 1917), H.M.S. Vega (December 1917), and H.M.S. Oriole (February 1918).
William Johnson Letter, 1767
A letter to Charles Read commending him for the speedy execution of the man who had murdered an Oneida Indian. Sir William assures Mr. Read that such a laudable example will have its good consequences and he "shall make proper use of it at my first Genl. Congress with the whole Six Nations."
William M. O'Brien publications of "B" Co., 20th Infantry Battalion, USMCR documents, 1990-2003
William M. O'Brien research papers, 1921-2000
The research materials of William M. O'Brien, local historian.
William McIntosh Papers, 1802-1906
William Petty Papers
These papers present plans for the management of the Indians of North America submitted for the consideration of the Earl of Shelburne. Included are proposals for taking the Island of New Orleans and re-taking the Province of West Florida (1780). Two memorials deal with the merchants trading in South Carolina and Georgia, and relate to lands ceded by the Creek and Cherokee Indians for the purpose of discharging their debts to the traders.
William Rider-Rider Canadian War Photographs, 1917-1918
A large album of 21 photos with cover title in gold. Bound in original pebbled dark brown rubbed morocco. Each photograph, except the first is carefully mounted, and except for the first, all are in black & white.
William Robins war machine invention documents, 1912-1920
William Robins, Russian engineer mechanic's proposal for and patent application for a war machine that, among other attributes, is impervious to enemy attack and, although stationary, can move in any direction at great speed by the person within it. Although figures are noted in the documentation, they are not included in this collection of papers. Papers include Robins's letters to H.M. Secretary of War and H.M. Patent Office and their replies.
William Robinson Leigh Papers, 1883-1927
The manuscripts consist of many letters, some personal and some concerning his African safaris. In addition there are a number of letters written to his mother while he was studying in Germany and touring other countries of Europe. Also included are numerous manuscripts of poems and stories plus a lengthy typescript of his autobiography.