Papers of Robley D. Evans, 1901-1950.

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Papers of Robley D. Evans, 1901-1950.

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Typescript, in bound volume, entitled Sea Fight at Santiago as Seen From the Iowa, with pictures of Evans and autographs of William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, Andrew S. Rowan, and William T. Sampson; photo of Evans (1901); printed matter; and two copies of letters concerning the collection. Evans later commanded the U.S.S. Iowa, engaging in the battle with Cervera's fleet, 1898.

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