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U. S. Marine Corps Discharge Papers of Pvt. Jessie Rae Erickson and Corp. Lester L. Biggerstaff, 1945 MISC MSS 275

U. S. Marine Corps Discharge Papers of Pvt. Jessie Rae Erickson and Corp. Lester L. Biggerstaff, 1945

MISC MSS 275

Summary Information

Abstract
World War II discharge papers (1945) from the United States Marine Corps of Pvt. Jessie Rae Erickson and Corp. Lester L. Biggerstaff including original leather cases for both, negative film images of discharge papers for Lester, and a Norfolk Naval Base identification button (pin back) for Jessie.
Collection Title
U. S. Marine Corps Discharge Papers of Pvt. Jessie Rae Erickson and Corp. Lester L. Biggerstaff
Date of Materials
1945
Call Number
MISC MSS 275
Amount
0.02 cubic feet (1 folder)
Physical Description
1 folder
Language of Materials
English
Box
MISC 59
Folder
1
Repository
La Crosse Public Library Archives

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], U. S. Marine Corps Discharge Papers of Jessie Rae Erickson and Lester L. Biggerstaff, MISC MSS 275, La Crosse Public Library Archives, La Crosse, WI

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Biographical/Historical Note

A native of Mindoro, Wisconsin, Jessie Rae Erickson (1914-1992) served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II. Following the war, she settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and married Lester L. Biggerstaff.

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Biographical/Historical Note

A native of Nebraska, Lester L. Biggerstaff (1920-1967) served in the U. S. Marine Corps during World War II and settled in La Crosse after his discharge in 1945. He married Jessie Rae Erickson.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

La Crosse Public Library Archives 2014 March

800 Main St.
La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601
(608) 789-7136
archives@lacrosselibrary.org

Access to Materials

Materials in this collection are available for patron use.

Acquisitions Information

Donated by Gary M. Olson, March 7, 2014 (Accession no. 2014.042)

Processing Information

Processed by Anita Taylor Doering, March 2014

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Controlled Access Headings

Corporate Name(s)

  • United States. Marine Corps.

Personal Name(s)

  • Biggerstaff, Jessie Rae Erickson, 1914-1992
  • Biggerstaff, Lester L., 1920-1967
  • Olson, Gary M.

Subject(s)

  • World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel

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