Charles F. Manahan papers, 1898-1946

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Summary

Creators:
Manahan, Charles F., 1871-1955
Abstract:
A collection of material collected by Charles F. Manahan related to the 34th Infantry Regiment, U. S. Volunteers and its activities during the Philippine-American War of 1899 to 1902.
Extent:
2.4 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Charles F. Manahan papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of approximately 320 items from 1898 to 1946, it consists of military records, correspondence, papers, and ephemera of the 34th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Volunteers, active during the Philippine-American War, 1899 to 1902. The correspondence includes that of General Julius Augustus Penn, commander of the regiment. The collection also contains a small group of letters related to World War II.

Biographical / historical:

Charles F. Manahan (1871-1955) was a first sergeant with the 34th Infantry Regiment, U.S. Volunteers during the Philippine-American War from 1899 to 1902. Manahan collected military records, correspondence, and papers dealing particularly with the 34th Infantry Regiment during that action.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Charles F. Manahan, February 1947; and gift of Donald F. Manahan, February 1956.
Processing information:

Processed by Huntington Library Staff, circa 1960. In 2020, Gayle Richardson created the finding aid derived from a legacy summary report.

Arrangement:

Arranged by subject and format.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item]. Charles F. Manahan papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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