Williamson, Buel A. (First World War correspondence), bulk 1918 April 8 - 1962 December 12

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Summary

Title:
Buel A. Williamson, Sr. First World War correspondence
Dates:
bulk 1918 April 8 - 1962 December 12
Creators:
Williamson, Buel A., Sr., Private First Class and Williamson, Carol
Abstract:
This collection contains two letters, four postcards, a diary, a typed unit history, various newspaper articles, a photo album, and other ephemera from PFC Buel A. Williamson Sr., USA to his sister Ruth Williamson during the First World War.
Containers:
box: WWI 4
folder: 3-6
folder: 1-4
Extent:
.24 Linear feet (4 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Buel A. Williamson First World War correspondence (2014.160.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains two letters, four postcards, a diary, a typed unit history, various newspaper articles, a photo album, and other ephemera from PFC Buel A. Williamson Sr., USA to his sister, Ruth Williamson, during the First World War. The diary chronicles his daily actions and routines during his time serving in France at the Unit K Base Hospital #27. Newspaper clippings follow Unit K and their eventual return from France. The photo album contains hundreds of pictures taken by Williamson while stationed in France.

Biographical / historical:

Private First Class Buel A. Williamson, Sr., United States Army (1896 - 1979) was born in Denver, Colorado. He enlisted in the First World War in April of 1918, serving as a Private First Class in Hospital Unit K, the first MASH unit, until he was discharged in May 1919. Afterward, Williamson graduated from Georgetown University and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. He was promoted to Captain on 7 December 1941 and served in the Second World War under General MacArthur. He stayed an additional two years in Japan after the Second World War to help the country rebuild. Williamson served as the Civil Defense Director for Tustin, California, from the late 1950s until the early 1970s. He died in December 1979.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Carol Williamson.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.

  • Series 1, Correspondence
  • Series 2, Ephemera

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Lee Feldman
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-05-12 15:16:26 -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. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.

Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Buel A. Williamson First World War correspondence (2014.160.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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