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Robert Lynn Hogg, Author, World War I Letters

 Collection
Collection Number: A&M 3355

Overview

World War I (WWI) correspondence of Lieutenant Robert Lynn Hogg, including 31 letters (94 pages) describing in detail his experiences while serving in the United States armed forces in a non-combat role. Topics include officers, training, morale, crossing the Atlantic, transportation, French customs, mustard gas, the wounded, Folies Bergere, the Red Cross, and Armistice Day celebrations, among other subjects. There is also a photo portrait of Hogg, three photographic postcards, and ephemera.

Dates

  • Creation: 1917-1919

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

No special access restriction applies.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the Permissions and Copyright page on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (Summary: 2 1/2 in. (1 document case))

Physical Location

West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/

Title
Robert Lynn Hogg, Author, World War I Letters, 1917-1919
Author
Staff of the West Virginia & Regional History Center
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Language of description
English
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the West Virginia and Regional History Center Repository

Contact:
1549 University Ave.
P.O. Box 6069
Morgantown WV 26506-6069 US
304-293-3536