Russell C. Chapman World War I collection, 1909-1928.

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Russell C. Chapman World War I collection, 1909-1928.

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Russell Comstock Chapman, a native of Hartford, Connecticut, served in World War I as part of the Machine Gun Company, 23rd U.S. Infantry, A.E.F. Most of the papers are military correspondence and related items, such as maps of France, trench orders, and military appointments. There are also a few published pieces, including the Infantry Soldier's Handbook. Chapman's early life in Hartford is evidenced by the certificate appointing him Corporal (at age 13) of the Asylum Hill Cadets at the West District School. Later he worked for Travelers Insurance. Correspondence from that time is also within the collection. Other certificates include Chapman's membership in the University of Maine's Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter. One item is labeled as an 1838 coin. A four leaf clover good luck charm that was sent to Chapman may also be found. Highly valuable to the collection is a note written by Chapman in 1976 explaining the circumstances surrounding some of the material.

0.5 linear foot (1 box).

Connecticut Historical Society

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Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity

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Travelers Insurance Companies

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The Travelers Insurance Company was founded in 1863 as an underwriter of property, accident, life and health insurance. From the description of Records, 1867-1936 (bulk 1867-1886). (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 28062343 The Atlanta fire of 1917 began at 12:45pm on May 21, 1917, near the corner of Fort Street and Decatur Street. It is believed that the fire was a result of embers blowing in the wind from a fire, which had ...

University of Maine at Orono

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Chapman, Russell Comstock, 1896-1984.

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