George Leland Dyer Papers, 1783-1930, 1862-1930, 2005

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George Leland Dyer Papers, 1783-1930, 1862-1930, 2005

1738-2005

https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/ead/findingaids/0340

Papers (1783–1930, [bulk 1862–1930]) consisting of correspondence, diaries, photographs, photograph albums, literary manuscripts, newspapers and newspaper clipping, a book of poetry, genealogical notes, etc., documenting the life of Commodore George L. Dyer, whose naval career spanned the years 1870 to 1908, and his family. He served in various stations, with particular emphasis on the West Indies, the Asiatic Station, Cuba, Madrid (as naval attache), and Guam (as governor).

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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East Carolina University. J.Y. Joyner Library

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