Name/Title
Spanish-American War Certificate of Edward R. McDonell, 1898Entry/Object ID
1982.55.39Description
Acc.No. 82.55.39
Subject Category: National Guard, Co. G.
Date or period: 1898
Object: Certificate
Description: Elaborate certificate with scenes of the Spanish American War and central motif of Liberty holding the American Flag. Printed legion "The People of California To _______ for services in the Spanish-American War, 1898-1899". Inscribed in sepia ink Edward R. McDonald (Donell), 2nd Lieut, Co. G., 8th Cal U.S.V. Infty Regt.
Size: 19x24 inches.
History of Object: Certificate presented to Edward R. McDonell, on behalf of the people of California, for his participation in the Spanish-American War, 1898-99. Mr. McDonell was a member of Company G., Alameda National Guard.
Acquired from: Ms. Roberta McDonell
Date: Sept 25, 1982
