Papers, 1895-1898

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Papers, 1895-1898

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Collection of 21 ALsS by Harry Byron Glover, printer aboard U. S. F. S. Olympia, to his family in Chicago, from Japan, China and the Philippines, 1895-1898. Glover describes his duties as a sailor and the ship's printer, comments on ports of call, the assembly of the fleet in preparation for sailing to Manila, and his health and family matters. Also included are programs and announcements printed by Glover, a photograph of him, a letter from his brother William, who served as Olympia's printer before him (dated November 12, 1895), 4 letters from Annie Barnet to Harry's mother (dated June - August 1898), a photograph and autograph of Admiral George Dewey, and several newsclippings.

1 box (appx. 40 items)

Independence Seaport Museum

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Independence Seaport Museum

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Dewey, George, 1837-1917

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George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained the rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side. Dewey was born in Montpelier, Vermont. At age 15, Dewey's father enrolled him at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont. Two years later Norwich expelled him for drunkenness and herding sheep into...

Glover, William

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Barnet, Annie

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Glover, Harry Byron

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Olympia (Cruiser)

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The U.S.S Olympia, the flagship of the Asiatic Squadron during the Spanish-American War. The Olympia was commissioned on February 5, 1895 and sailed from Mare Island to take its position as flagship of the Asiatic Squadron on August 25, 1895, under the command of Captain John J. Read. In 1895-1897, the Olympia visited ports in China, Japan, and the Philippines, spending the winter of 1897 in Hong Kong Harbor. On Jan. 3, George Dewey, the new Squadron commander arrived onboard of the Olympia. Whe...