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U. S. Marine Corps Discharge Papers of Pvt. Jessie Rae Erickson and Corp. Lester L. Biggerstaff

 Collection — Box: MISC 59, Folder: 1
Identifier: MISC MSS 275

Abstract

World War II discharge papers (1945) from the United States Marine Corps of Pvt. Jessie Rae Erickson and Corp. Lester L. Biggerstaff including original leather cases for both, negative film images of discharge papers for Lester, and a Norfolk Naval Base identification button (pin back) for Jessie.

Dates

  • 1945

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Biographical/Historical Note

A native of Mindoro, Wisconsin, Jessie Rae Erickson (1914-1992) served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II. Following the war, she settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and married Lester L. Biggerstaff.

Biographical/Historical Note

A native of Nebraska, Lester L. Biggerstaff (1920-1967) served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II and settled in La Crosse after his discharge in 1945. He married Jessie Rae Erickson.

Extent

0.02 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisitions Information

Donated by Gary M. Olson, March 7, 2014 (Accession no. 2014.042)

Physical Description

1 folder

Processing Information

Processed by Anita Taylor Doering, March 2014

Title
U. S. Marine Corps Discharge Papers of Pvt. Jessie Rae Erickson and Corp. Lester L. Biggerstaff, 1945
Status
Completed
Author
Anita Taylor Doering
Date
2014 March
Description rules
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Language of description
English
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the La Crosse Public Library Archives Repository

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