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[Grave of Willie S. Truitt, Marshall]

[Grave of Willie S. Truitt, Marshall]
Description:

The grave of Willie S. Truitt is in the Powder Mill Cemetery on FM 1997 in Marshall. The cemetery is traditionally African-American. The dates on the stone are Feb 2 1916 - Feb 5 1974. There are also the words "Texas Pvt Army Air Force World War II." The legs of a person are visible in the upper left area of the photograph.
Creator: Unknown
Location:
Creation Date: Unknown
Partner(s):
Marshall Public Library
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Collection(s):
Texas History Collection
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Creator:
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[Grave of Willie S. Truitt, Marshall]
Original Creation Date: Unknown
Coverage:
Place
United States - Texas - Harrison County - Marshall
Era
Into Modern Times, 1939-Present
Description:

The grave of Willie S. Truitt is in the Powder Mill Cemetery on FM 1997 in Marshall. The cemetery is traditionally African-American. The dates on the stone are Feb 2 1916 - Feb 5 1974. There are also the words "Texas Pvt Army Air Force World War II." The legs of a person are visible in the upper left area of the photograph.
Language: English
Subject(s):
Partner:
Marshall Public Library
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Collection:
Texas History Collection
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Identifier:
  • LOCAL-CONT-NO: mpl-slides-0772
  • ARK: ark:/67531/metapth18819
Resource Type: Photograph
Format: Image

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