Groves-Griffith-Chaffin family papers, 1823-ca. 1945.

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Groves-Griffith-Chaffin family papers, 1823-ca. 1945.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, books / manuals, diary / journal, many biographes. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: Civil War, Late Indian War, World War I (WWI), World War II (WWII). Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 22nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment; 38th United States (U.S.) Infantry. General description of the collection: Groves-Griffith-Chaffin family papers include service of Owen Griffith in the Civil War; Colonel Richard H. Wilson during the Indian War period and in the Philippines; Leslie R. Groves, and the Manhattan Engineer District; Leslie Richard Groves, Chaplain in World War I, China Relief Expedition.

16 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7586789

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Groves, Leslie R. (Leslie Richard), 1896-1970

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Groves, Richard F.

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