Burton, Robert Gober, 1898 - 1959
Person
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Robert Gober Burton collection
Collection
Identifier: 2017-0006M
Scope and Contents
Collection consists primarily of letters written from Burton to his mother, father, aunt and brother from his various military postings in Georgia, Florida, Texas, France, and Germany during World War I (WWI) and Mexican Border conflicts. Also included are objects from Burton's time in service and on the Western Front, including notebooks, his wallet, numerous photos, and two Bibles, including one which saved Burton's life when it was pierced by a bullet. Summaries have been created for...
Dates:
1916 - 1920