James C. Woodrum First World War General Pershing "thank you" letter, honorable discharge, and enlistment record
Content Description
This collection contains one letter, the famous thank you letter written by General John J. Pershing at the end of the First World War. This copy was furnished to Private James C. Woodrum, American Expeditionary Force. Woodrum served with Machine Gun Company, 314th Infantry. The letter is signed by his commanding officer, Colonel W. H. [Curry]. The letter is glued to a piece of cloth.
The collection also contains Woordrum's honorable discharge and enlistment record document from his service in the First World War.
Dates
- Creation: 1919 February 28 - May 30
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains one letter, the famous "thank you" letter written by General John J. Pershing at the end of the First World War, furnished to Pvt. James C. Woodrum, AEF. Also included is Woordum's honorable discharge and enlistment record form.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Mary Jane McGuire.
Condition Description
The letter is damaged from glue and wrinkles, with some tearing and brittleness.
Topical
- Title
- Finding Aid for the James C. Woodrum First World War General Pershing "thank you" letter
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Andrew Harman
- Date
- 4/10/2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Center for American War Letters Archives, Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives Repository
