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Samuel M. Saltmarsh papers, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Communal Accessions Box: 39
Identifier: 2022-009

Content Description

Samuel M. Saltmarsh's papers on his service in the United States Army during World War I. Collection includes Samuel Saltmarsh's regiment photograph, ca. 1889 at Purdue University, a postcard sent from the Grand Hotel Moderne in Chalon-sur-SaƓne, France, newspaper clippings (ca. 1925-27) , military certificates, and commendation (ca. 1919).

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

Donated by Cynthia Merman on July 21, 2021.

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1889 - 1927

Creator

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (one folder)

Inventory

1 regimental photograph - 1889 1 postcard from Samuel Saltmarsh while passing through France 2 newspaper clippings- Armistice Day celebration announcement with an image of Col. C. S. Frank and Col. S. M. Saltmarsh, and obituary of S. M. Saltmarsh 1 commission of the appointment of Colonel of Infantry on February 18, 1918 1 commendation from the Commanding General, 40th Division on April 14, 1919 1 discharge certificate from the Army of the United States of America on May 3, 1919