A letter from Z. Barriger to Solomon G. Comstock requesting assistance in receiving his Civil War pension. Also includes the claimant form and a summary of the claim.
Group of of World War I serviceman who formed the American Legion Post in Belle Plaine. Very back row: John Clark, James Wilson, Walter Moore, John Brandl, Joe McRaith, Lou Rasmussen.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Chippewa County, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who served in the war.
Narrative history of war activities in Anoka County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Winona County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
A letter, business cards from Attorney Levi Smoyer, a claimant form, and an information summary sheet regarding William W. Graham's Civil War pension claim.
Lewis, Chas L; Raum, Green B.; Blaisdell, M Maria J.; Comstock, Solomon G., 1842-1933; Blaisdell, E.H.
Date Created:
1889-1890
Description:
Letters and documents related to William Blaisdell's Civil War pension claim. Includes a year of correspondence with letters from Maria J. Blaisdell, Maria's brother E.H. Blaisdell, and family attorney Chas. L. Lewis to U.S. Congressman Solomon G. Comstock.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Wilkin County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Watonwan County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Washington County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Waseca County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Bound ledger book filled with pages of information on World War I service from Marshall County residents. Service records also includes letters. The war service information is pasted into the ledger book. Note: Page numbers are non-sequential until page 1 (which is 11 pages into the volume).
A woman stands smiling behind a table at the Jewish War Veteran's booth. The Jewish War Veteran's organization was established after the Civil War to recognize Jewish military service in the nation's wars.
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives
Line of young men in hallway of Minneapolis City Hall, also known as Municipal Building and the Old Courthouse. Signs for "Court Room Judge Winton" and "Veterans Service Officer" are visible on wall.
A notification form that indicates that a Civil War pension claimant must include their name, number of regiment, and state they belong to, when corresponding about their claim.