Edward De Vries Collection, 1918 | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library

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Collection Overview

Title: Edward De Vries Collection, 1918

ID: COLL/496

Primary Creator: De Vries, Edward (1883-1918)

Extent: 0.25 Cubic Feet. More info below.

Arrangement: Folder level description

Abstract

Soldier in World War I, private in the 117th Infantry Division, killed in action in France. The collection includes letters to the family at Prairie City, Iowa ; postcards sent home; letters from his parents; telegram; death notice; Bible; hymn book; dictionary; and photographs; plus information on his gravesite and the memorial to his infantry division.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: [General Materials]],
[Series 2: Photographs],
[All]

Series 2: Photographs

Box 1

Folder 9: Photos of Knoxville National Cemetery, Memorial to 117^th Infantry Division
Folder 12: Photos of Edward DeVries