M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord
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Title: M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord
Dates: June 19, 1914
Collection Number: GLC 99
Creator/Collector:
Cowles, M.C.
Chord, Cal.
Extent: 1 folder
Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: Cowles writes to a friend about his undesirable discharge from the U.S. Navy and the events surrounding it.
Language of Material: English
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is owned by David L. Jarrett.
M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord. San Francisco Public Library. James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Photocopy donated August 6, 1997 by its owner, David L. Jarrett, who purchased the original letter at a stamp auction.
Biography/Administrative History
M.C. Cowles was discharged from the U.S. Navy for suspicion of homosexuality.
Scope and Content of Collection
Cowles writes to a friend about his undesirable discharge from the U.S. Navy and the events surrounding it.
Homophobia in the Armed Forces--Personal narratives.