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United Spanish War Veterans Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2288

  • Staff Only

This collection, United Spanish War Veterans Papers, 1934, consists of a letter and envelope from the United Spanish War Veterans, Jackson Camp #30. It urges people to continue supporting the League and the politicians who support it. It states "90% of our Comrades, their Widows and Dependents have been place back on the [pension] rolls."

Dates

  • 1934

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet

Abstract

The United Spanish War Veterans Papers, 1934, consists of a letter and envelope from the United Spanish War Veterans, Jackson Camp #30, which urges people to continue supporting the League and its politicians.

Biographical/Historical Note

On April 25, 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana. The war ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. As a result Spain lost control over Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippine islands, and Guam, among other islands.

The United Spanish War Veterans, established in 1904, united several independent Spanish-American War organizations. Military and non-military personnel who served in the Spanish-American War were eligible to become members of the organization. The national level had its headquarters in Washington, D.C.; the state level was called a department; the local level was called a camp. Each year the USWV held annual reunions. By the 1950s, the USWV still had over 3,000 members in 600 local chapters throughout the U. S.

Arrangement

Collection consists of a single folder.

Acquisition Note

Collection purchased in March 2004.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480