Hoeven family pillow sham, 1919

Summary

Creator:
Hoeven, Charles Bernard, 1895-1980
Date:
1919
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Hoeven family pillow sham, ms4215, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of one framed Belgian lace pillow sham given by Charles B. Hoeven to his mother, Phillippena Wieland Hoeven, upon his return from France in 1919 after World War I. The pillow sham features the year "1919" embroidered with the colors of the flags of the countries that participated in WWI.

Biographical / historical:

Charles Bernard Hoeven was a WWI veteran, serving as a sergeant, Company D, 350th Infantry, 88th Division, and with the Intelligence Service, First Battalion, in England and France. He later served as a US Congressman from the 8th district of Iowa from 1943-1965. For more information see Find A Grave.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Hoeven family pillow sham, ms4215, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.