Chester G. Bell letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-0227-SC
Scope and Contents
The Chester G. Bell letters consist of Bell’s correspondence to his mother from the years of 1917 to 1919. The letters are separated by year in three folders. There are also two photographs of a young man shooting a rifle, presumably a photo of Chester Bell. The letters describe day to day life at Camp Furlong and in the Army.
Dates
- 1917-1919
Biographical / Historical
Chester G. Bell was a soldier in the 12th Cavalry, stationed at Camp Furlong in Columbus, New Mexico. His mother lived in Chicago, Illinois during the period of his encampment from 1917 to 1919. Nothing further is known about him.
Extent
44 items (Small Collections)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Letters from Chester G. Bell stationed at Camp Furlong in Columbus, New Mexico to his family.
Processing Information
Updated by Cassie McClure, 2006
- Title
- Guide to the Chester G. Bell letters
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the New Mexico State University Library Archives and Special Collections Repository