World War, 1914-1918
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 130 Collections and/or Records:
Harland L. Osgatharp collection
Collection
Identifier: L120
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of Harland L. Osgatharp’s diaries during World War II from January 1942 to December 1945. The diaries describe Osgatharp’s work in Civilian Conservation Corps camps, his enlistment, training, service in military hospitals, and his return to Otwell, Indiana. Also included in the diaries are his reminiscences of service in World War I. The collection also contains an undated address book.
Dates:
1942-1945
Harold Standish Barr collection
Collection
Identifier: L340
Scope and Contents
This collection includes hand-written and typed correspondences to family and friends from Harold Standish Barr in Indiana, Kentucky, New Jersey, and France ranging from 1917 to 1918 regarding camp life and World War I.
Dates:
1917-1920; 1928
Harold Wilson Scott collection
Collection
Identifier: L553
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of 75 letters written by Harold Wilson Scott to his parents during World War I describing where he is stationed in Europe, his duties, and plans for work following discharge as well as other aspects of military life during the Great War. Also included are photographs, postcards, two World War I helmets, a German gas mask, military spurs and belt. Items in collection range in date from 1917 to 1931.
Dates:
1917-1931
Harry B. Dynes collection
Collection — Folder S0397
Identifier: S0397
Scope and Contents
This collection includes two certificates of service from the Seventh District Local Board of the U.S. Selective Service (1918); a copy of the Articles of Governance for the Indiana Selective Service Association (1919); a copy of the introduction by George O. Dix and the speech by Major Robert W. Adams at the Selective Service Association convention (1920); a letter dated March 4, 1924 and sent by former British Prime Minister David Lloyd George's private secretary, A. J. Sylvester, regarding...
Dates:
1873-1945
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Harry B. Dynes collection
Harry H. Coburn photograph collection
Collection
Identifier: SP032
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photographs from Harry H. Coburn in Indianapolis and Greenfield, Indiana ranging from 1913 to 1927, regarding the impact of the 1913 flood on the White River and the surrounding areas, such as Riverside Park, near downtown Indianapolis; James Whitcomb Riley attending his final birthday celebration at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis (October 7, 1915) and the parade at the the Riley celebration in Greenfield, Indiana (October, 1925); and events in Indianapolis during...
Dates:
1913-1927
Helen Boyd Higgins correspondence
Collection — Folder S654
Identifier: S0654
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence from Theodore M. Gleason and Margaret C. Holland to Mary Helen Boyd (later Helen Boyd Higgins) in Knox County and Indianapolis, Indiana, circa 1917, regarding hand-knit socks and other winter clothing provided to soldiers.
Dates:
circa 1917
Helen F. Bennett papers
Collection — Folder S2220
Identifier: S2220
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, clippings, articles of incorporation and other organizational documents, photographs, and postcards from the Navy Comforts Committee in Indiana and the United States, as well as documents used or created by Helen F. Bennett ranging from 1888 to 1939 regarding the Comforts Committee of the Navy League. Correspondents include the Navy League of the United States, the Secretary of the Navy, Studebaker, the U.S.S. Indiana, Daughters of the American...
Dates:
1888-1939
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Helen F. Bennett papers
Henry Wright and Mary Susan Bromwell family papers
Collection — Folder S1920
Identifier: S1920
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, photographs, and a drawing created by members of the Wright and Bromwell families from 1816-1920, primarily in Indiana, but also in Baltimore, Maryland and Liverpool, England. Most items are related to the Civil War or World War I.
Dates:
1816-1920
Hibben family papers
Collection
Identifier: L069
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, invitations and calling cards, accounts, stamps, newspaper clippings, membership cards, legal documents, and other papers, as well as photographs, negatives, lantern slides, artwork, textiles, and realia from members of the Hibben and Ketcham families in Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, and Europe ranging from circa 1840 to 1937 regarding family, military, legal, and social matters. Much of the early correspondence belonged to Sarah...
Dates:
circa 1840-1937
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hibben family papers
Hugh Arthur Barnhart collection
Collection
Identifier: L509
Scope and Contents
This collection includes correspondence, scrapbooks, photographs, periodicals, advertisements, and financial records from Hugh A. Barnhart ranging from 1898 to 1964 regarding his business ventures, his personal life, and his political career. The first series includes papers regarding Barnhart's family life, business ventures, and state government positions. Major topics include family correspondence; World War I correspondence; News-Sentinel newspaper; State Highway Commission;...
Dates:
1863-1964
