Satchel
1985.2033.6c
from the collection of
Creation Date
19181918
Dimensions
26.67 cm. H x 5.080 cm. W x 21.59 cm. L Item (Overall)
48" Strap
Description
Satchel or carrying case used by Herman F. Engebretson from Lowry when he served in France in WWI. The record of his service is recorded inside the case. He was a musician third class with the 164th Infantry band AEF. He listed every base, city and ship in which he served. There are also three leather straps in the case. They are: 48", 47", 43" long. The story of Herman's service in WWI is in his family file in the archives.Related People and Organizations
Thompson, Martha
Engebretson, Herman Ferdinand (1891-1986)