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Poster featuring Columbia and WWI soldier (with Francisco’s name)

 File — Box: OV 2

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

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

  • 1903 - 2016

Extent

From the Collection: 2.06 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger box, 4 oversize boxes) : Fileroom & Offsite

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository

Contact:
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Newark Public Library
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Newark NJ 07102 United States
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