Edward C. Webster Papers, 1872-1944, 1991-2008, bulk 1898-1916

Title:

Edward C. Webster Papers, 1872-1944, 1991-2008, bulk 1898-1916

Creator:

Webster, Edward, 1879-1916
Maine (Battleship)

Accession / Call Number:

2012.043

Object ID:

2012.043

Date:

1872-1944, 1991-2008

Physical Description:

2 boxes ; 0.83 linear feet

Scope and Content:

The Edward C. Webster Papers contain personal letters from Edward to his mother, sister, and aunt as well as personal photographs, memorabilia, and copies of newspaper clippings mostly regarding his untimely death in Northborough, MA. There is also one copy of a newspaper clipping regarding the return of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment from the Spanish-American War. Many of the photographs, including four photograph albums, were taken by Webster while in the Army and contain images from the Philippines, Cuba, and a troop train through Georgia. One album is of the Derry Homestead. There are also copies of his military records and of government records relating to his military service, including from Veterans Affairs, the General Accounting Office, Interior Department, and the Massachusetts State Government. A small folder of memorabilia includes a copy of the "Manual of Arms" and four pieces of paper money. Also included in this collection is one folder of miscellaneous contemporary materials, which provide background on the Spanish-American War, the Battleship "Maine," and Theodore Roosevelt at San Juan Hill, Cuba. These materials date from 1991 to 2008.

Subjects:

Automobile repair shops , Automobiles , Correspondence , Garages , Military service , Money , Photograph albums , Spanish-American War, 1898 , Automobile dealers , Soldiers

Locations:

Derry, NH
Cuba
Philippines
Framingham, MA

People:

Webster, Edward C., 1879-1916 , Chatterton, Ethel Webster, 1883-1959

Organizations:

United States. Army. Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, 8th (1898-1899)

Credit Line:

Gift of the John E. Webster family and the Chester and Marilyn Webster Ham family.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection

Finding Aid Link:

RS56844_Webster_Edward_C._Papers_2012.043.pdf