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Justus Erwin Owens scrapbook
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Justus Erwin Owens scrapbook | |
| Creator: Owens, Justus Erwin, 1893-1918 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1918 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms2856 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Historical Note
Justus Erwin Owens (1893-1918), U.S. Army soldier in the 326th Infantry, 82nd Division, during World War I. Owens was killed at the Battle of Argonne. Owens was a resident of Carrollton, Georgia.
Scope and Content
This collection contains a scrapbook containing information on the World War I service of Justus Erwin Owens in 1918 with newspaper clippings, photographs, and some correspondence. The correspondence is between Owens and his family while he was training at Camp Gordon, while in France, and at the time of his death. Of particular interest is a letter in which Owens describes the Battle of St. Mihiel.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Justus Erwin Owens scrapbook, ms2856, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
General Notes
Cataloged as part of the Georgia Archives and Manuscripts Automated Access Project: A Special Collections Gateway Program of the University Center in Georgia.