John J. Powell collection
Collection — Folder: S1073
Identifier: S1073
Scope and Contents
This collection includes primarily letters, envelopes, and postcards from Indiana soldiers who served in World War I to John Powell, ranging from 1918-1921 regarding their personal experiences during the War.
Dates
- 1899-1921
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Historical Note
Although World War I began on July 28, 1914, the United States did not officially enter until 1917. Indiana sent more than 130,000 soldiers to the battlefields, and more than 3,000 of them died. The war ended on November 11, 1918. John J. Powell wrote to several Indiana soldiers in the war.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from John J. Powell on 1933/01/05.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2015/06/18 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid created 2015/06/18 by Linda Gellert. EAD finding aid revised 2017/03/14 by Lauren Patton.
- Title
- John J. Powell collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
