Henry A. Dobson papers, 1897-1904, bulk 1897-1898
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Dobson, Henry A. (1878-1898)
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of the personal papers and letters of Henry A. Dobson, a soldier during the Spanish-American War.
- Extent:
- 0.21 Linear Feet
- 1 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Henry A. Dobson papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Henry A. Dobson papers include Dobson's letters home during the Spanish-American War, and the news of his death from typhoid fever in 1898. Dobson's letters detail his battles with illness, his role as sergeant, and his experiences in camp life (including his observation that "Tampa is a BUM place"). Clippings taken after his death contain information on the community response, as well as the investigation by the Department of War into his death as a result of potential medical malpractice. The collection also contains photographs of the Dobson family, as well as photos of Dobson in uniform, and a photo of the grave marker erected for him in 1904.
- Acquisition information:
- Donation.
- Arrangement:
Materials are arranged according to type.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of the collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Henry A. Dobson papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
