World War I papers 1917-1925.

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World War I papers 1917-1925.

This folder contains papers related to Forrest Jones' service in World War I, including his induction order, a postcard book of views of Camp Lewis, Washington, where he trained, and correspondence with the Veterans Administration.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7453521

Boulder Public Library

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Jones, Forrest E., 1897-1989,

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Forrest Jones' grandparents and father came from Wales and emmigrated to the U.S. in 1867. They first went to Blackhawk, where they worked in the gold mines. After an accident which left him unable to mine, his grandfather moved to Sunshine in 1876 and began ranching. Forrest's father Edward married in 1888 and Forrest was born in 1897 at Sunshine, where he spent his entire life. From the description of Forrest Jones papers 1888-1978. (Boulder Public Library). WorldCat record id: 427...

United States. Veterans Bureau

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United States. War Department

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Marcy served as Secretary of War under James K. Polk, 1845-1849. From the description of William L. Marcy letter : Washington [D.C.], to Col. J.D. Stevenson, New York City, ALS, 1846 June 26. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 43771263 Officer, Second U.S. Cavalry, 1868-1892. From the description of Report of Lieutenant Gustavus C. Doane, 1870 Dec.15. (Montana State University Bozeman Library). WorldCat record id: 43955079 U.S. gov...