Bock Brothers collection [graphic], 1898-ca. 1920.

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Bock Brothers collection [graphic], 1898-ca. 1920.

The collection consists of photographs that Claud and Will Bock brought back home from their service with the 161st Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish-American War. Also included are some photographs of the Bock family of New Castle, Indiana.

7 : folders, 1 OVA folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8004420

Indiana Historical Society Library

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