Finding aid for James A. Markle papers, 1920-1974
02946

Summary Information

Repository
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Creator -
Markle, James A.
Creator -
Osborn, Chase S., (Chase Salmon), b. 1860
Title
James A. Markle papers
ID
02946
Date [inclusive]
1920-1974
Extent
1.5 Linear feet (3 boxes)
Location note
Level B, B4n
Language
English
Language of Materials
In English.

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Scope and Contents note

The majority of the material in this collection concerns Marine Pvt. James Markle's service on the USS Utah in the 1920's, including orders and photographs of his tour around the world. Also included are items about and letters from Michigan Governor Chase Osborn and his wife, Stellanova.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

02946

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James A. Markle papers, 1920-1974 (OCLC record)

[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/476859438]

Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • Utah (Ship).

Genre(s)

  • Photographs
  • Postcards

Geographic Name(s)

  • Europe--Description and travel

Subject(s)

  • Sailors--United States

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General Note

See finding aid for complete listing.

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Collection Inventory

Box 1 

1:1 Marine Papers, 1920-1923 

1:2 -- USS Utah, 19219-1922 

1:3 -- "The Big U", 1920-1921 

1:4 Miscellaneous/Personal Papers, 1921-1954 

1:5 Chase & Stellanova Osborn 

1:6 -- Correspondence, 1940-1974 

1:7 Scrapbook Items, 1924-1929 

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Box 2 

2:1 Photographs—Miscellaneous 

2:2 -- USS Utah/Marines/Ships 

2:3 -- Trip Around the World, 1921-1922; Algeria-Denmark 

2:4 -- England-France 

2:5 -- Gibraltar-Monaco 

2:6 -- Morocco-Scotland 

2:7 Postcards 

2:8 -- Ships/Marines 

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Paige Box: Slides, Europe, 1950's 

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