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Date(s)
- 1917-1944 (Creation)
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Collection
Extent and medium
1.0 File : 10 items [mixed materials]
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Name of creator
Biographical history
Born in Waynesville, Ohio in 1871, Harry Burton Roberts attended medical school in Chicago, Illinois (Jenner Medical College, 1902; College of Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago, School of Medicine of the University of Illinois; 1903). Roberts married Caroline Gertrude Brown of La Grange, Illinois on October 17, 1905. They lived in home designed by architect John VanBergen in Highland Park, Illinois. Roberts served in the Medical Corps of the United States Army in World War I after being drafted in 1917. Upon his return from service, he served as a lead physician at Highland Park Hospital; he also served a term as hospital president. JAMA, 1957;164 p. 788.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated to the Highland Park Historical Society by Roberts' niece.
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Scope and content
Papers regarding Dr. Roberts World War I service and ephemeral correspondence.
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From Accession Records. 67-314-1 Honorable Discharge Capt. H.B. Roberts. 67-314-2 Officer's certificate of clearance. 67-314-3 Camp memo #26 - 2p. 67-314-4 Application for adjusted compensation 3 p. 67-314-5 Veterans administration application of above. 67-314-6 Letter from War Dept. 67-314-7 card of appreciation from state of IL, issued by service recognition board. 67-314-8 card of appreciation from state of IL, issued by service recognition board. 67-314-9 "Hand-written" letter from King George V in appreciation of service. 67-314-10 Envelope.
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Language of material
- English