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15 February 1865

Calkins, Oscar, fl. 1864-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Clarence Calkins

One letter addressed to Clarence Calkins from Oscar Calkins dated North Bridgewater, February 15, 1865.

GLC03766.14

circa 1865

Calkins, Oscar, fl. 1864-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: [Poem written by Oscar Calkins]

One undated poem written by Oscar Calkins.

GLC03766.15

circa 1863-1865

Calkins, Oscar, fl. 1864-1888

Header Record

Title: [Two Civil War-era pins belonging to Oscar Calkins]

Two steel pins belonging to Oscar Calkins. One pin is a Masonic badge attached to a note. Note states that the pin was taken from a soldier once they were taken to Libby Prison. The second is a corps badge with Oscar Calkins's name.

GLC03766.46

circa 1863-1865

Calkins, Oscar, fl. 1864-1888

Document

Title: [Note about pins]

Two steel pins belonging to Oscar Calkins. One pin is a Masonic badge attached to a note. Note states that the pin was taken from a soldier once they were taken to Libby Prison. The second is a corps badge with Oscar Calkins's name.

GLC03766.46.01

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