The Luther R. Hare papers, 1898-1935.

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The Luther R. Hare papers, 1898-1935.

Contains the following type of materials: correspondence. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 33rd U.S. Volunteer Infantry Regiment (1898-1901) and 12th Cavalry Regiment. General description of the collection: The Luther R. Hare papers include handwritten and typed family letters covering his early career in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. The bulk of the collection are his handwritten letters to his grandson, Charles Hare Mason, while the latter was a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7574624

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States Military Academy

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Hare, Luther Rector, 1851-1929

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