Box 1
Contains 34 Results:
Fragment of letter from Oliver Vie., ca. 1913–1916
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, Texas City, Texas, to his sister. Concerns training and military life. Discusses border issues and the possibility of going to El Paso. (4 pages), 1913 Nov 23
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, Harlingen, Texas, to his sister. Discusses severe storm, concern about safety, local outlaws, and gunfights. Mentions the capture and incarceration of three Mexicans. (4 pages), 1914 Aug 21
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, Sarita, Texas, to his sister. Discusses escort duty, issues with Mexican “bandits” near Brownsville, and socializing with locals. (6 pages), 1915 Oct 23
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, Norias, Texas, to his sister. Discusses local area and severe heat, and troops pushing “bandits” back into Mexico. Expresses sympathy for Mexicans. (4 pages), 1916 June 22
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, Kingsville, Texas, to his sister. Describes damage from severe local storm. Expresses frustration with army practices and sympathy for deserters. Mentions family matters. (4 pages), 1916 Aug 23
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, San Benito, Texas, to his sister. Regarding leaving for the East Coast and the possibility of going to France. Mentions promotion to sergeant. (3 pages), ca. 1917 June
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, near Dayton, Ohio, to his sister. Regarding traveling east from Texas. (2 pages), ca. 1917 June 8
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, Newark, New Jersey, to his sister, 810 La Beaume St., St. Louis, Missouri. Regarding traveling east from Texas. Includes envelope. (2 pages), 1917 June 9
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.
Letter from Oliver Vie, Paris, France, to his sister. Mentions brother. Includes envelope. (1 page), 1917 July 4
The collection consists of correspondence of Oliver Vie, primarily to his sister, Grace Ashton, documenting his service in the army along the Mexican border and later in France during World War I. The collection also includes correspondence between his sister and officials regarding Vie’s missing-in-action status and death. The undated letters were given approximate dates.