World War, 1914-1918
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Charles Raymond Ganung papers
00-2010-265-0
The papers of Waterbury banker Charles Raymond Ganung (1897-1965) consist of membership cards, Selective Service cards and documents, World War II ration documents, his U.S. Army World War I honorable discharge, letters of introduction, ephemera, biographical information, and news clippings.
Richards, Guy H. Collection
00-1918-21-0
Guy H. Richards Collection (1918-21-0) Small photographs and French poster Photographs depict army life, vehicles, hospital or First Aid truck, hospital camp, eating, gas masks, and location shots. Folder also contains "The Battery Book", A History of Battery "A"306 F.A. edited by Francis L. Field and Guy H. Richards, 1921, printed from Google; a brief narrative of war experience - Battery "A" Diary.
James V. Weir memorial
00-2015-24-0
A printed memorial (2015-24-0) written in French to the memory of James V. Weir, a soldier from Litchfield who died in France during WWI. Includes a translation into English. Currently housed in aisle 18B:Box 3A.
World War I, 1917-1918
World War, 1914-1918 various publications. Program for Liberty Loan Rally, October 24, 1917. Program for Liberty Loan rally, April 26, 1918.
World War I draft lottery numbers
00-1922-38-0
Three numbers used in the three draft lotteries held during World War I attached to an illustrated, explanatory brochure created by Capt. Charles R. Morris. Also includes correspondence from Elbert B. Hamlin, who procured the numbers from Morris and donated them to the Litchfield Historical Society, and from Morris in response to Hamlin's request.