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William C. Gleim letters , September 11-November 4, 1899
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Gleim, William C
- Title
- William C. Gleim letters
- Dates
- September 11-November 4, 1899 (inclusive)18991899
- Quantity
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0.025 linear feet, (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- A 143
- Summary
- William C. Gleim was an enlisted man from Chicago during the Philippine-American War (Philippine War of Independence), probably in the 1st Illinois Battalion. The collection (1899) contains correspondence written from Gleim to his parents from the transport ship Sherman en route to the Philippines, and from Luzon.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
William C. Gleim was an enlisted man from Chicago during the Philippine-American War (Philippine War of Independence), probably in the 1st Illinois Battalion. At one point, he was located in the Presidio, San Francisco, on the transport Sherman en route to the Philippines, and in Luzon.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection contains correspondence, from September 11 to November 4, 1899.
He wrote letters to his parents from the Presidio, San Francisco, from the transport ship Sherman en route to the Philippines, and from Luzon. His letters are descriptive of soldier life, little of it positive.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
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| Guide to the William C. Gleim Letters |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Soldiers--United States--Correspondence
- Spanish-American War, 1898--Personal narratives, American
Corporate Names
- Sherman (Transport ship)
- United States. Army
Geographical Names
- Luzon (Philippines)--History--19th century
- Philippines--History--Philippine American War, 1899-1902--Personal narratives, American
Form or Genre Terms
- Correspondence
