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Lawrence H. (Lawrence Hezekia) Williamson Papers on Conscientious Objection

 Collection — othertype: SC-196
Identifier: SFHL-SC-196

Abstract

Collection contains letters written by Lawrence Williamson to his family while at Camp Zachary Taylor in Lexington, Kentucky, and other related papers including the transcript of his court martial in 1918.

Dates

  • 1917-1918

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is available for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Lawrence H. Williamson was an Indiana Quaker and conscientious objector during World War I. He was a member of Knightstown Monthly Meeting, the son of Amos and Nettie F. Williamson.

Extent

.1 Linear Feet (.1 linear feet (5 folders.))

Language

English

Arrangement

Arranged by topic, then chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Myra Fabian. Method of acquisition--Gift of; Date of acquisition--2001.

Description rules
Archives, Personal Papers, And Manuscripts (Appm)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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