John Gamber papers

Collection

Identifier: Ax 135

Scope and Contents note

The collection consists mainly of letters, 1897-1911. They are to and from Mary McAlister of Eugene, Oregon. There are also two diary volumes, May 14, 1898-August 7, 1899, concerning the Philippines campaign, and a collection of photographs and mementoes of the war.

Dates

1897-1911

Creator

Gamber, John Arthur (Person)

Conditions Governing Access note

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 note

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 note

John Arthur Gamber was from Lacomb, Oregon. From 1898-1899 he was a private in Company I, 2nd Oregon Volunteer Infantry, in the Philippine Islands. He attended the University of Oregon, 1900-1902, and later worked as a salesman. He married Mary McAlister of Eugene, Oregon, in 1904.

Extent

1.5 linear feet (3 containers)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

John Arthur Gamber was an Oregonian who participated in the Spanish American War. The collection comprises correspondence with Mary McAlister, whom Gamber later married in 1904, as well as diaries, photographs, and mementoes relating to the Philippines Campaign during the Spanish American War.

Processing Information note

Collection processed by processing staff.

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Subjects

Correspondence Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Diaries Subject Source: Archiveswest
Eugene Subject Source: Archiveswest
Military Subject Source: Archiveswest
Photographs Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Soldiers -- United States -- Correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Campaigns -- Philippines Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings