The Bickford E. Sawyer papers, 1910-1972 (bulk 1920-1955).

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The Bickford E. Sawyer papers, 1910-1972 (bulk 1920-1955).

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Official correspondence (1921-52); historical record books (July 1944-June 1947); Sawyer's orders issued by the Army (1918-1951). Miscellaneous pamphlets (1910-1955) regarding school memorabilia, holiday programs. U.S. Army souvenir booklets issued to A.E.F. troops (1919-20); booklets on A.E.F. humor including: WHEN I WAS IN GERMANY by Pvt. Powter McGinness. Booklet entitled: PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CITIZENS' MILITARY TRAINING CAMP, CAMP MEADE, MD. (1922), souvenir program from the Army Finance Association (1955). Various school (private and military) certificates, society memberships (1918-71). Maps of France.

3 boxes.

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