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Western Union Telegraph Company

 Organization

Biography

During World War II, the Western Union Telegraph Company played a crucial role in U.S. communications, receiving commendations fromt he armed forces for its service in supporting wartime operations. The company maintained and oeprated a vast telegraph network, ensuring the rapid and reliable transmission of military and government messages across the country.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Smith Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 000049
Abstract The Smith Family Papers contain materials related to the life and military service of Commander Xavier Martin Smith, USNRF, and his wife, Mary Bartol Smith. This collection includes personal documents, correspondence, greeting cards, invitations, photographs, postcards, newspapers, military documents, and oversized materials. Additionally, this collection contains substantial legal, financial, and personal documents related to James Bartol, an auditor for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and...
Dates: 1884 - 1949