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Owen W. Hisle Collection, 1917-1943

Collection Overview

Title: Owen W. Hisle Collection, 1917-1943

Extent: 2.55 Cubic Feet

Date Acquired: 09/21/1994

Languages: French [fre]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

This collection is made up of World War I artifacts from Mr. Hisle's service in the Army. It also includes items that he collected as souvenirs, such as the German helmet and a World War II haversack and shell casing. Hisle served in France during World War I and his name is written inside the map case.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Source: Hisle, Mary (Mrs. Owen)

Acquisition Method: Gift

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1Add to your cart.
Barcode: 31234014047706
Item 1: US HelmetAdd to your cart.
2 British made helmets.
Item 2: German Stahlhelm, 1916Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
WWI camo paint intact with chin strap and liner.
Box 2Add to your cart.
Barcode: 31234013922412
Item 1: Map Case with French Maps, 1917Add to your cart.
Item 2: Army Haversack, M-1944Add to your cart.
Box 3Add to your cart.
Barcode: 31234013922420
Item 1: US Gas Mask, circa 1917Add to your cart.View associated digital content.
Box 4Add to your cart.
Barcode: 31234013922404
Item 1: US Army Service Shirt, 1917Add to your cart.
Format: Artifact
Item 2: US Army Trousers, 1917Add to your cart.
Format: Artifact
Box 5Add to your cart.
Barcode: 31234013922396
Item 1: US Army Tunic, 1917Add to your cart.
Format: Artifact
Item 1: 57mm Shell Casing, 1943Add to your cart.
Barcode: 31234013923436