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Series I: Manuscripts
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BOX-FOLDER MSS2396/1 |
Biographical Information |
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1 folder |
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MS01: Russell's biographical information; includes 2 letter abstracts from his son, Zack, and daughter, Vera Jean. Obituary newspaper clipping for Russell included. |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS2396/2-4 |
Correspondence, 1917-1919
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4 folders |
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MS02: Russell's original handwritten correspondence and envelopes to his family. The majority are addressed to his mother, Mary Elizabeth Jayne Russell.
A small portion are addressed to his brother Roy, and two addressed to an unidentified brother and sister. Topics include frustration towards mail delivery, training in France, veteran's desire to participate in combat, experience of combat, Armistice Day, and visit by General Pershing to review the 26th Division. |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS2396/5 |
Military Papers, 1917-1919
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1 folder |
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MS03: Russell's discharge certificate, enlistment record, and Washington State record of discharge. |
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BOX-FOLDER MSS2396/7 |
Regimental/Unit Histories |
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1 folder |
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MS04: "The Immortal 26th" is a 4" x 6" pamphlet that provides a historical overview of the 26th Infantry Division and its achievements. |
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Series II: Artifacts
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BOX-FOLDER MSS2396/8 |
Artifact |
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1 folder |
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AR01: Red Cross cloth drawstring bag (container for submitted letters). |
