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Collection Overview
Title: Owen W. Hisle Collection, 1917-1943
Extent: 2.55 Cubic Feet
Date Acquired: 09/21/1994
Subjects: World War, 1914-1918.
Languages: French
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.
Subject/Index Terms
Administrative Information
Repository:
Eastern Kentucky University - Special Collections and Archives
Acquisition Source:
Hisle, Mary (Mrs. Owen)
Acquisition Method:
Gift
Box and Folder Listing
Browse by Box:
[Box 1],
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Box 2],
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Box 3],
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Box 4],
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Box 5],
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Item 1: 57mm Shell Casing, 1943],
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- Box 1
- Barcode: 31234014047706
- Item 1: US Helmet
- 2 British made helmets.
- Item 2: German Stahlhelm, 1916
- WWI camo paint intact with chin strap and liner.
