Bush, Clinton M. (First World War uniform and photographs), 1916 - 1919

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Summary

Title:
Clinton M. Bush First World War uniform and photographs
Dates:
1916 - 1919
Creators:
Heebner, Emily
Abstract:
This collection contains one uniform and five photographs of or from QM 1/C Clinton M. Bush, USN from his service during the First World War.
Containers:
box: WWII 146
folder: 15
folder: 1 of 2
box: Oversize 3
oversize: Folder
folder: 2 of 2
box: WWI Uniforms 1
Extent:
1 Linear Feet (1 carton)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Clinton M. Bush First World War uniform and photographs (2019.022.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains one uniform belonging to QM 1/C Clinton M. Bush, USN as well as five photographs from his service during the First World War. Included with the uniform are one set of trousers, one work shirt, one jacket with striped collar and rank insignia, and one scarf. Included with the photographs are two originals of QM 1/C Bush in uniform with writing on the back, one reproduction of him in uniform circa 1916, one reproduction of him while older and working with IBM at an unknown date, and one large original photograph of the USS Illinois pictured in the Hudson River.

Biographical / historical:

Quartermaster First Class Clinton Melbourne Bush, United States Navy (6/29/1899 - 1/31/1983) enlisted in the Navy on December 13, 1915 and served aboard the USS Illinois. He was released from the Navy on July 28, 1919. He passed away in Florida in 1983 and is buried in Hortonville, New York.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Heebner-Young Family.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type. Photographs are separated from the clothing.

Physical description:
The large photograph of the USS Illinois has some significant damage to the emulsion.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Andrew Harman
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-05-12 16:09:55 -0400 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.

Preferred citation:

[Item title / description; Box "n" / Folder "n"], Clinton M. Bush First World War uniform and photographs (2019.022.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Contact:
(714) 532-7716
privette@chapman.edu
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