Ira Wilkinson letters to Lillie Wilkinson Manry, 1917-1918

Summary

Creator:

Wilkinson, Ira

Date:

1917-1918

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Ira Wilkinson letters to Lillie Wilkinson Manry, ms 2597. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters from Ira Wilkinson to his sister Lillie Wilkinson Manry from 1917-1918. Written from training camps in Mineola (N.Y.) and France, the letters mainly discuss news of family and friends, but also contain descriptions of life in the trenches during World War I. The collection also includes two remembrance silk scarves.

Biographical / historical:

Ira Wilkinson, soldier from Georgia, served in France with the American Expeditionary Force during World War I. Reportedly killed in 1918.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Memorabilia.
Correspondence

Names:

United States. Army. Ohio Infantry Regiment, 187th

Preferred citation:

Ira Wilkinson letters to Lillie Wilkinson Manry, ms 2597. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.