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Okey P. Keadle, Soldier, World War I Correspondence, 1919-1927 A&M 2960

Okey P. Keadle, Soldier, World War I Correspondence, 1919-1927 A&M 2960


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Repository
West Virginia and Regional History Center
Identification
A&M 2960
Title
Okey P. Keadle, Soldier, World War I Correspondence 1919-1927
URL:
https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/ark:/99999/195513
Quantity
0 Linear Feet, Summary: 1 reel of microfilm
Creator
Keadle, Okey P. (1894-1958)
Location
West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / Fax: 304-293-3981 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
Language
English
Abstract
Letters from Okey P. Keadle (1894-1958) to his family in Williamson, West Virginia, written while he served with the first American army regiment on active duty in France during World War I. Keadle was stationed in Paris and Tours, serving as a clerk. Subjects include his reaction to French customs, wartime civilian life in Paris, celebrations held by the American troops, and fashions and popular entertainers of the day.

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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Okey P. Keadle, Soldier, World War I Correspondence, A&M 2960, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • France
  • Keadle family
  • Keadle, Okey P.
  • Paris (France)
  • United States. Army
  • Williamson (W. Va.)
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Logan County (W. Va.) -- Soldiers
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- National Defense Council (U.S.)
  • World War, 1914-1918 -- Soldiers' letters

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • Keadle, Okey P.
  • Keadle, Okey P. (1894-1958)
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection

  • France
  • Paris (France)
  • Williamson (W. Va.)
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