Papers, 1863-1955.

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Papers, 1863-1955.

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Collection contains the military memorabilia of Frank S. Cocheu, his papers which include certificates, promotion papers, decorations from the United States and French governments, and citations from private civic organizations. A scrapbook contains clippings and military papers of General Cocheu, as well as memorabilia and photographs of the Cocheu family. A second scrapbook contains news clippings and family memorabilia of Theodore Cocheu and letters and poetry of John Reed, a friend of Cocheu.

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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