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McLaughlin, William M., d. 1945. William M. McLaughlin manuscripts, 1942-1943.

Title: William M. McLaughlin manuscripts, 1942-1943.

This collection consists of a speech ("Old Fort Des Moines") delivered by McLaughlin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city of Des Moines at various events sponsored by the Des Moines Pioneer Club along with an outline for a speech delivered to the club in 1942 called "Des Moines during the decade, 1870-1880."

ArchivalResource: 12 pages (1 folder

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Alexander, William. William Alexander papers, 1968-1973,1982-1987.

Title: William Alexander papers, 1968-1973,1982-1987.

General description of the collection: This collection contains correspondence from William Alexander to William J. McLaughlin from 28 December 1968 to approximately August 1970 when Alexander was no longer able to write. His wife Cora "Sunny" Alexander continued to correspond with McLaughlin after Alexander's death in 1978. The collection includes Sunny's letters from 24 July 1970 to 27 May 1973. In his correspondence, Alexander discusses the formation and training of 1st Battalion, 180th Field Artillery, 26th "Yankee" Division, his military service, and his post-war experiences. The last letters in the collection are between McLaughlin and John F.P. Hill, who was conducting research on Alexander and are dated 9 July 1982 and 4-7 March 1987.

ArchivalResource: 1 box.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/57425397 View