Adam Showers, Spanish American War Photograph

Adam E. Showers in uniform

Adam E. Showers in uniform

Name/Title

Adam Showers, Spanish American War Photograph

Entry/Object ID

2021.2.1

Description

Adam E. Showers (November 12, 1878 - May 30, 1961) enlisted in Company L, 9th Infantry Regiment during the Spanish American War. He served in the Philippines from 1899 to 1902 and as part of the China Relief Expedition in1900. He returned to Lititz in 1902 and married Mary Kling (July 27, 1881 to August 15, 1956) on November 25, 1902. Adam worked at several trades, including a restaurant in the basement of the Lititz Springs Hotel, as a farmer , and at the Animal Trap Company in the 1930. Both Adam and Mary were active members of the Moravian Church.

Photograph Details

Subject

Adam E. Showers

Subject Place

Country

Philippines

Region

Southeast Asia

Continent

Asia

Collection

Adam E. Showers Collection

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimensions include frame

Height

8-3/4 in

Width

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

This photograph is similar to 2021.2.2

Create Date

May 29, 2021

Update Date

September 17, 2025