William Alexander papers, 1968-1973,1982-1987.

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William Alexander papers, 1968-1973,1982-1987.

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General description of the collection: This collection contains correspondence from William Alexander to William J. McLaughlin from 28 December 1968 to approximately August 1970 when Alexander was no longer able to write. His wife Cora "Sunny" Alexander continued to correspond with McLaughlin after Alexander's death in 1978. The collection includes Sunny's letters from 24 July 1970 to 27 May 1973. In his correspondence, Alexander discusses the formation and training of 1st Battalion, 180th Field Artillery, 26th "Yankee" Division, his military service, and his post-war experiences. The last letters in the collection are between McLaughlin and John F.P. Hill, who was conducting research on Alexander and are dated 9 July 1982 and 4-7 March 1987.

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McLaughlin, William John, 1949-

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Des Moines attorney. McLaughlin was boring in Hamilton County, Iowa, graduated from the Drake Law School in 1899 and practiced law in Des Moines for most of his professional career. He held the post of assistant city solicitor for Des Moines and general attorney for Southern Surety Company. At the time of his death he was serving as president of the Des Moines Pioneer Club. From the description of William M. McLaughlin manuscripts, 1942-1943. (State Historical Society of Iowa, Librar...

United States. Army. Division, 26th. Field Artillery, 180th. 1st Battalion.

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Hill, John F. P.

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Alexander, Cora

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Alexander, William R.

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William Alexander was an associate or partner in maritime ventures with Samuel Prioleau, Jr. and Shaw & Hammitt of Philadelphia. From the description of Memorandums, 1795-1798. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 122584883 Colonel William Alexander graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1915. He transferred to the Army after graduation. Alexander served in World War I (WWI) and in the South Pacific during World War II (WWII). He retired i...