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Subseries 1: Ben Gettings, 1942 - 1967

 Sub-Series — Box: 5, Folder: 4

Dates

  • 1942 - 1967

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Scope and Contents

This subseries contains ephemera related to Ben Gettings, Treva’s companion of several decades. Items include a picture of Ben; two business cards for “Gettings Brothers” poultry market at Lexington Market; two business cards for “Benjamin S. Gettings”; a blank postcard; Ben’s delayed certificate of birth; Ben’s honorable discharge paper from the U.S. Army; Ben’s notice of classification; two of Ben’s death notices laminated on bookmarks; a sympathy card for Ben’s family; and Ben’s certificate of death.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750