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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Godfrey J. Anderson manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 023
Abstract Godfrey J. Anderson (1895-1981) was the son of Swedish immigrants and served during World War I as a member of the 337th Field Hospital (the "Polar Bear" expedition). This collection contains his personal reminiscences, where he describes Christmas time among the Swedish immigrants in West Michigan and the beginning of the Swedish mission movement. Also included are Anderson’s World War I reminiscences, describing his experiences as a member of the Polar Bear Expedition to...
Dates: 1982-1986