Documents related to Francisco’s military registration, 1917
Scope and Contents
This series consists of seven folders in box 1, as well as an oversize box that is kept
offsite. One folder contains a certificate from the Association of Army and Navy Stores. Another
contains documents from military service organizations. A third folder contains a blank application
for the Purple Heart, as well as an undated clipping that mentions Francisco’s injury in October
1918. A fourth contains papers related to Francisco’s “adjusted service certificate,” applied for
between 1925 and 1937. Other folders contain a railroad ticket and Pennsylvania Railroad
timetable, documents related to Francisco’s military registration in 1917, and his honorable
discharge papers and enlistment record.
The oversize box kept offsite contains two items: a poster noting that Francisco “served
with honor” in the war, and a portion of the front section of a Stars and Stripes newspaper dated
April 26, 1918.
Dates
- 1917
Extent
From the Collection: 2.06 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box, 4 oversize boxes) : Fileroom & Offsite
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Francisco, Henry G., 1892-1983 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
njreference@npl.org