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Harold Blote World War I letters

 Unprocessed Material — Box: 1
Identifier: ViU-2021-0123

Content Description

This collection contains eighty-five letters and associated documents primarily from Harold "Hal" Blote, a volunteer of the American Ambulance Field Service in World War I. Also included are letters from J.H. “Joe” Eastman that were sent Blote and Edward B. Gordon who sent letters to friends and family which included the Blote family. Blote's letters record his experiences as an active member of the Field Service in 1917 and subsequent activities following the entry of the United States in World War I.

Acquisition Type

Purchase

Provenance

Purchased, 28 June 2021.

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1917 - 1919

Creator

Extent

.4 Linear Feet (1 letter sized document box)