Copies of petitions by Josephine Anderson for widow's pension, early 1900s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Copies of petitions by Josephine Anderson for widow's pension, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1999.172.1

Description

Acc. # 99.172.1 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date: early 1900's Object: Petition Description: Twenty-three (23) page photocopy on legal size paper. Cover has bold printed caption "The National Archives". Size: L 14 x W 8 1/2 inches History: Photocopies of petitions made by Josephine Anderson for a widow's pension from the Department of the Navy. Her husband, George Anderson, had served in the Civil War. The Anderson's were pioneers of Bay Farm Island. Given to the Museum prior to 1971 and never catalogued. Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson Date: April 17, 1999