Cowles (M.C.) letter to Cal Chord, June 19, 1914

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Summary

Title:
M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord
Dates:
June 19, 1914
Creators:
Cowles, M.C. Chord, Cal.
Abstract:
Extent:
1 folder
Language:
Preferred citation:

M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Background

Scope and content:

Cowles writes to a friend about his undesirable discharge from the U.S. Navy and the events surrounding it.

Biographical / historical:

M.C. Cowles was discharged from the U.S. Navy for suspicion of homosexuality.

Acquisition information:
Photocopy donated August 6, 1997 by its owner, David L. Jarrett, who purchased the original letter at a stamp auction.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center staff.
Date Prepared:
June 19, 1914
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on April 17, 2025, 11:29 a.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items. The original letter is owned by David L. Jarrett.

Preferred citation:

M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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