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Dewey Anthon Topham papers, before 2001

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 8 File 252

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a short description of the military service of Dewey Anthon Topham in the U.S. Army during World War II. Includes his capture during the Battle of the Bulge in Germany and his eventual death in a hospital due to his treatment in German prisoner camps. Includes a personal letter from his brother that describes his feelings towards Dewey, and the strength and hope that Dewey derived from his Bible. Photographs show Topham's Bible, retrieved from the German prisoner camp, and Topham in full military dress. Items contributed by Topham's brother, Waldo S. Topham. Dated before 2001.

Dates

  • Creation: before 2001

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Saints at War Project records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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