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Frederick E. Lennon Diary, Spanish-American War, 1898-1899

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Creator:
Lennon, Frederick E.
Containers:
Mixed Materials 4
Extent:
3 Items
1 small flat box.
2 bound manuscripts, 218 pages total. 1 bound, printed roster.
Scope and Content:

Two manuscript diaries dated November 3, 1898 to November 5,1899, written by Frederick E. Lennon (Company D, 51st Iowa Regiment). He records his entire military service in the Spanish-American War, from his leaving San Francisco, to his time in the Philippines, to his return home and discharge from the army. Lennon gives extensive descriptions of his experiences, including the frequent battles he participated in. Also included is a printed roster of the 51st Iowa Infantry, with Lennon's name included.

Acquisition Information:
Spaulding Trust Fund
Physical Location:
Due to the fragility of the materials in this small collection, it must be stored separately in a flat box, as opposed to a folder in the manuscript boxes where most other Small Philippine Collections are kept.

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This collection is open for research.

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Copyright has not been transferred to the Regents of the University of Michigan. Permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s).

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Collection

Philippine History Small Manuscripts Collection, 1619-1962
Total components 27
Last indexed 2025-02-09