J. H. Lawson papers

  • Creator Names Lawson, John H. (J. Harold)
  • Title J. H. Lawson papers [manuscript], ca. 1914-1929.
  • Physical description
    • 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
    • 1 oversize folder.
  • Collection summary Letters (ca. 20), most sent to Lt. J.H. Lawson from his mother in Kewanee (Ill.), while he served with the 6th Illinois Infantry in East St. Louis during the 1917 race riot and in the 123rd Field Artillery, U.S. Army, in France during World War I. Also present are a picture postcard (Laddie in Khaki); The America (v. 3, no. 7, May 23, 1919) newsletter published at sea; maps of France during World War I; military manuals; European postcard books published in Dresden; a list of the names and addresses of the veterans of the 123rd F.A.; a Rand McNally map of Europe ca. 1939; and Time's atlas of the war (for World War II) ca. 1941.
  • Acquisition information Gift of the Shiloh Museum (1990.0279).
  • Names
    • Lawson, John H. (J. Harold) Archives.
    • United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 123rd
  • Subjects
    • East Saint Louis Race Riot, East Saint Louis, Ill., 1917.
    • Riots Illinois East Saint Louis 20th century.
    • Soldiers Illinois 20th century.
    • Veterans Illinois 20th century.
    • World War, 1914-1918.
    • World War, 1914-1918 France.
  • Geographic coverage
    • East Saint Louis (Ill.) Race relations 20th century.
    • Kewanee (Ill.) Social life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Correspondence. aat
    • Maps. aat
    • Newsletters. aat
    • Postcards. aat
  • Geographic name
    • France.
    • Germany.
    • United States.