The Charles D. Rhodes papers, 1940-1949.

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The Charles D. Rhodes papers, 1940-1949.

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Photocopies of typed transcripts from notes in diaries written by Rhodes on: His life as cadet at West Point, 1885-89; Brule-Sioux Indian campaign, 1890-91; expedition to Santiago-de-Cuba, 1898; Philippine Insurrection, 1901-03; pirate hunting in Sulu Archepelago, 1909; special mission to Mexico, 1911; World War, 1918 and post World War, 1919.

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