June A. Dowling Papers
Scope and Contents
Papers of Sergeant June A. Dowling, consisting of a diary, 1917-1919, photographs, postcards, a French magazine, and a travel permission, all documenting Sergeant Dowling's World War I tour of duty in France.
Dates
- Creation: 1914, 1917-1919, 1932
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1917-1919
Creator
- Dowling, June A., 1893-1990 (Person)
Language of Materials
English French
Conditions Governing Access:
Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.
Conditions Governing Use:
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
Biographical Information:
Sergeant June A. Dowling, 487th Aero Squadron, U.S. Air Service. Sergeant Dowling’s family originated in Valdosta, Georgia. His father fought for the South in the Civil War, family relocated to Orlando, Florida, and son Bill fought in World War W II.
According to diary entries, June A. Dowling was promoted to corporal in November 1918 and to Sergeant in March 1919.
Extent
0.50 Linear Feet
Physical Characteristics or Technical Requirements:
The fragile condition of some items in this collection may limit handling.
Acquisition Information:
Purchase.
Processing Information:
Accessioned and described by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist, and rehoused by Vicki O'Brien, SCRC Staff, in April 2009.
- Title
- Guide to the June A. Dowling Papers
- Author
- Special Collections Staff
- Date
- 2009-04-29
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository