Col. Clarence A. Dougherty Papers
Scope and Contents
Army Register, Checks and deposit slips and bank statements, Receipts, list of bills, letters, Program, Announcement, graduation invitation, order of dances, name tags, Seal, tests, photos, certificates, drawings, maps, Bulletin, envelope, book cover, Field Manuel, application, journal, American Creed Card, Poster, Article, papers, stencils, Memorandums, Notes, Worksheets, Forms and Reports, Price Lists, Orders.
Dates
- Creation: 1913 - 1944
Biographical Note
Clarence Dougherty was born in 1876 and grew up on a plantation in Mississippi. After graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1898, he joined the Army. In his 45 years of service, Dougherty met legendary Indian chiefs in Oklahoma, served on the frontlines in World War I, and spent his final years teaching military science and tactics. At the age of 83, he attended the University of Mexico to learn Spanish, history and archeology. He finally retired in Ft. Bragg, N.C. Dougherty had married in Spearfish in 1905 and had two daughters.
Extent
4 Boxes
1.6 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Organization of the Collection
Subject
Acquisition Information
Received 1997
- Title
- Guide to the Col. Clarence A. Dougherty Papers
- Subtitle
- At the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Roberta Sago.
- Date
- August 25, 2015
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies Repository
Leland D. Case Library for Western Historical Studies
Black Hills State University
1200 University Street, Unit 9676
Spearfish South Dakota 57799-9676 USA
605-642-6361
Lori.Terrill@BHSU.edu