Henry A. Dobson papers

Collection

Identifier: D15

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Scope and Contents

The Henry A. Dobson papers include Dobson's letters home during the Spanish-American War, and the news of his death from typhoid fever in 1898. Dobson’s letters detail his battles with illness, his role as sergeant, and his experiences in camp life (including his observation that "Tampa is a BUM place"). Clippings taken after his death contain information on the community response, as well as the investigation by the Department of War into his death as a result of potential medical malpractice. The collection also contains photographs of the Dobson family, as well as photos of Dobson in uniform, and a photo of the grave marker erected for him in 1904.

Dates

Created: 1897-1904
Other: Majority of material found in 1897-1898

Creator

Dobson, Henry A. (1878-1898) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/ for more information.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet

1 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of the personal papers and letters of Henry A. Dobson, a soldier during the Spanish-American War.

Arrangement Note

Materials are arranged according to type.

Method of Acquisition

Donation.

Related Publications

Addeo, Alicia. "'Tampa is a Bum Place': The Letters of First Sergeant Henry A. Dobson in 1898." Tampa Bay History 20 (1): 48-59.

Subjects

Military camps Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Spanish-American War, 1898 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Tampa (Fla.) -- History Subject Source: Local sources
United States -- Military life Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings