Papers and photographs, 1852-1934 ; (bulk 1918).

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Clarke, Bruce W. Papers and photographs, 1852-1934 ; (bulk 1918).

Papers and photographs, 1852-1934 ; (bulk 1918).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54772542

Diary and training notebook, program, and message book of Clarke (1890-1918), an Augusta, Wis. native who served with the 127th Infantry, 32nd Division during World War I and who was killed in France in 1918. The diary contains notes on daily activities as well as notes on bayonet and rifle training. There is also a checkbook noting expenses from basic training, a field message book, program from St. Luke's Chapel (France), souvenir postcards of Soissons (France), identification card with a photograph of Clarke, and an equipment list. Also included are materials related to Georgia Clarke (Bruce's mother) and the Gold Star Mother's 1931 trip to European cemeteries. A photograph shows Georgia Clarke weeping at her son's grave. There is also a photograph of New York City docks and post cards of the S.S. George Washington and the S.S. President Roosevelt.

Papers 0.1 linear ft. (3 folders) and.Photographs 0.1 linear ft. (3 folders)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center