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George Arthur Hartman letters from the Philippines

 Collection — Folder: 1 (shares a clamshell)
Identifier: A 235

Scope and Contents

The collection (1898-1899) contains letters written by Hartman while he was in the service.

Dates

  • Creation: 1898-1899

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

George Arthur Hartman (1878-1952) was born in Weston, Oregon and educated at Eastern Oregon Normal School. He first worked as a banker in Pendleton, Oregon, then became mayor and postmaster of the same city.

He also served as First Lieutenant, in Company D, 2nd Regiment, Oregon Volunteers, during the Spanish-American war in the Philippines. While in the service, he wrote letters to his family from Guam, Manila, Cavite Arsenal, Pasig, Caloocan, Marilao, Maasin, San Miguel, and San Isidro.

Extent

0.025 linear feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

George Arthur Hartman (1878-1952), an Oregonian, worked in banking, became the mayor and postmaster of Pendleton, Oregon, and served in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The collection (1898-1899) contains letters written by Hartman while he was in the service.

Physical Description

1 folder.

Title
Guide to the George Arthur Hartman letters from the Philippines
Status
Complete Description
Author
Tanya Parlet.
Date
2013
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.
Sponsor
Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA