Cowles (M.C.) letter to Cal Chord, June 19, 1914
M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord, June 19, 1914
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Cowles, M.C. Chord, Cal.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1 folder
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
Background
- Scope and content:
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Cowles writes to a friend about his undesirable discharge from the U.S. Navy and the events surrounding it.
- Biographical / historical:
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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.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Homophobia in the Armed Forces--Personal narratives.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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M.C. Cowles letter to Cal Chord. San Francisco Public Library, James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center
- Location of this collection:
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San Francisco Public Library100 Larkin StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102, US
- Contact:
- (415) 557-4567