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"The Salute" scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: MS 2419

Abstract

"The Salute" is a humorous newsletter for Baltimore friends in the Armed Forces, stationed more than 50 miles from Baltimore, published every two weeks. Each book contains numerous letters to the editor by its readers, during WWII.

Dates

  • 1942 - 1948

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Nelson T. Offett was editor of "The Salute", a newsletter from Baltimore for friends in the Armed Forces; N.T. Offutt was otherwise active in the Insurance Business, in Baltimore politics and charities.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Nelson T. Offutt, March 1979.

Title
Guide to the "The Salute" scrapbooks
Status
Under Revision
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2020-09-17: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

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