Papers, 1918-1928.

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Papers, 1918-1928.

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The collection consists of letters written by Commander Ellyson to his family. The letters found in this collection begin in the final months of World War I, and continue through March 1919. A smaller group of letters dated 1928 is also present.

0.25 cubic ft.

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7660663

Operational Archive Branch, Naval History Center

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