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Series I: Manuscripts
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/1 |
Civilian papers (certificates, forms, wills,
etc), 1916-1943
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1 folder |
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MS01: certificate of naturalization (4/10/1916); medical certificate of death
(12/2/1943); certificate of being a "Perpetual Member of the St. Jude
Apostolate" (undated). |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/2 |
Correspondence, 1899-1931
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1 folder |
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MS02: 24 letters written by veteran to his wife (12/28/1899-12/16/1931) during
the times veteran was stationed at Fort Banks, Massachusetts; Manila
(Philippines); Angel Island, California; and Walter Reed Medical Center,
Maryland.
One letter from fellow soldier Ray Slenderson, (7/24/1918); Christmas card from
veteran to unknown (undated); one letter from Willie Worton (7/13/1912); letter
from Research Collection at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania to veteran's wife
(undated). Topics covered include Shemonsky’s posting, activities, and his
relationship with Olga. |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/3 |
Creative works, 1899
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1 folder |
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MS03: Poems and songs written by veteran: "The
Regular Army men!" and "The Army
Hardtack" (11/20/1899) written at Fort Banks, Winthrop, Massachusetts.
Also "A Toast to the Flag,"
"no more waiting for first call," and "A little first
Sargent to a jung girl he spocke." Most of the material is undated.
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/4 |
Diaries and journals, 1905-04
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1 folder |
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MS04: Handwritten journal entry on April 29th, 1905. Veteran describes a spring
day when he boarded a troop train, then a troop ship leaving Boston,
Massachusetts, with descriptions of dinner and sleeping quarters the first
night (4/29/1905). |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/6 |
Military papers, 1901-1945
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2 folders |
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MS06: certificate of honorable discharge (3/15/1901, 3/15/1904, 3/17/1907,
3/17/1910, 3/17/1913, 3/17/1917, 10/25/1919, 10/4/1920); certificate of
commission (10/11/1917); letter from Davis (Wednesday); leave orders
(6/3/1926); letter from Colonel Fry (12/11/1926); transportation certificate
(1/21/1927); memorandum regarding veteran's physical exam; letter regarding
annual physical examination (6/1/1927); special orders (9/14/1927); pay and
allowance account (3/17/1928); letter from Colonel Fry (3/30/1928); letter
written by veteran to quartermaster general regarding retirement (4/14/1928);
special orders; retirement (8/1/1928); letter from adjutant general regarding
retirement (8/8/1928); letter from major general (12/17/1928); mobilization
assignment (9/26/1940); letter from Captain Hagan (5/2/1942); letter regarding
pension application (2/24/1944); letter regarding pension benefits (8/15/1944);
letters and document from William Hillman (10/20/1945).
Promotion notice (9/9/1927); qualification for promotion (8/23/1927); leave of
absence (5/25/1926); commissioned personnel (5/25/1926); leave of absence
(4/13/1926); leave status (2/23/1926); leave credit (2/26/1926); duties
questionnaire (2/20/1926); detail to quartermaster corps school (2/6/1926);
record of service (8/12/1925); questionnaire (3/3/1923); telegram (1/29/1923);
radiogram received (11/6/1922); purchasing and contracting officer (2/18/1922,
2/25/1922); acceptance of promotion (12/6/1921); qualification for promotion
(12/1/1921); purchasing and contracting officer (4/23/1921); letter of
acceptance (3/22/1921); officers record (11/1/1920); oath (10/12/1920);
cablegram (10/1/1920); notification of appointment (10/1/1920); cablegram
(8/19/1920); application for appointment (7/21/1920); commission in the Regular
Army (11/26/1918); western union telegram (11/10/1917); service record
(1917).
Correspondence from veteran to Colonel Fry (3/7/1927); expense account
(2/25/1927); investigation (4/25/1928); expense account (2/7/1927, 7/12/1926,
4/11/1928, 5/15/1928, 1/10/1928, 4/1/1927, 6/17/1927, 1/22/1926, 10/21/1926,
3/2/1927, 9/24/1927); overpayment of reimbursement (9/16/1927); supporting
certificate to voucher (12/1926); reimbursement for per diem (11/22/1927);
expense account (11/1/1927); signal corps message (10/31/1927); inspection for
federal recognition (11/1/1927); expense account (9/28/1927, 5/24/1928,
4/23/1928, 10/14/1926); bill of lading to ship household goods (9/4/1928);
change in status (8/3/1928); correspondence from veteran to John Benson
(2/18/1928); correspondence from veteran to Gale Feaster (1/11/1928);
correspondence to veteran from Captain Schocklin (8/24/1928); promotion
(9/12/1927); correspondence to veteran from Major Dillion (7/15/1927);
correspondence from veteran to adjutant general (6/22/1928); retirement
(6/20/1928); correspondence to veteran from Colonel Fry (9/20/1928); expense
account (11/30/1927, 1/6/1928, 10/14/1927); special orders (6/3/1926,
5/26/1926); leave of absence information; special order (3/26/1926, 12/29/1925,
9/8/1925, 8/25/1925, 6/3/1925, 11/26/1923, 7/26/1923, 7/5/1923, 6/9/1923,
5/25/1923, 2/2/1923, 1/29/1923, 1/6/1923, 1/5/1923, 10/2/1922, 6/7/1922,
10/25/1919, 10/4/1920, 10/12/1917) |
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BOX OVZ108/1 |
Military papers, 1901-1945
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1 folder |
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MS06: special orders (1/21/1927); certificate of commission to Corporal
(5/5/1908); certificate of commission to Sergeant (7/17/1908); certificate of
commission to Post Quartermaster Sergeant (11/18/1908); certificate of
commission to First Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps (2/5/1921);
certificate of commission to Captain in the Quartermaster Corps (12/21/1921);
certificate of commission to First Lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps
(12/4/1922); certificate of commission to Captain in the Quartermaster Corps
(9/9/1927); certificate of commission to Captain in the Quartermaster Corps
(12/20/1927). |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1159/1 |
Other Manuscript Material, 1924-1970
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1 folder |
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MS11: Booklet titled "Arlington Memorials: The Story
of our National Shrine, with Maps, Memorials, and other useful
Information" (1943). Several items included inside cover of booklet:
general court-martial order (11/17/1924); flyer for beneficiaries "A Message for Medicare Beneficiaries/New Hospital
Insurance Deductible and Per-Day Amounts" (1/1970); two photographs of
veteran during viewing at his funeral (12/1943); invoice for complete funeral
service (6/6/1944). |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/8 |
Periodicals, 1930
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1 folder |
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MS07: newsletter, "The Retired Men's News"
(9/1930). |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/9 |
Printed matter, 1928
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1 folder |
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MS08: card with text "Sallyport, Jeffersonville Q.M.
Depot" with illustration on cover (undated); music score for "Keep 'em Flying,"" with illustration on cover
(undated); veteran listed in "Officers of the
Army" (5/1928) and "Army Register" (1935). |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1156/10 |
Scrapbooks, 1905
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1 folder |
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MS09: Small scrapbook (measuring 4 1/2"H x 5 1/2" W) containing snapshots taken
by veteran during Army and Navy exercises at Fort Banks, Winthrop,
Massachusetts and at camp in Maryland (5/1/1905-7/1/1905). Scrapbook contains
32 photographs and one clipping; some include captions. Scrapbook is a "'Ward's
Souvenir Album.' Made in Light Gray and Dark Gray Leaves. This book is No. 101"
(9/1/1905). |
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BOX OVZ338/1 |
Scrapbooks, 1905
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1 box |
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MS10: Oversize scrapbook (measuring 10 3/4" W x 12 3/8" H) containing 28 pages
with clippings, invitations, family and military photographs, certificates, and
miscellaneous ephemera. |
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Series II: Photographs
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1159/2 |
Digital prints |
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1 folder |
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PH01-PH10: Images include veteran in uniform, his wife, Olga, an unknown woman,
and veteran's detachment. All prints are undated. |
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Series III: Artifacts
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BOX-FOLDER MSS1159/3 |
Artifacts, 1928
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1 folder |
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AR01: Postcard of quartermaster depot, Jeffersonville, Indiana (undated).
AR02: Bulletin no. 9 of "The Soldier's Ration"
(1928).
AR03: Conneticut Defence Council membership card with a small photograph of
Shemonsky on the back of card (undated; Order of the Eastern Star membership
card (01/01/1939); Ark Lodge No. 39 membership card (12/31/1942), United
Spanish War Veterans membership card (11/10/1942); a "E" emblem card from the Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy
(undated); and Social Security card (undated). |
