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Home > Libraries > Special Collections > Digital Collections > Digitized Manuscript Collections > 0559: Benson J. Lubin Papers, 1904-1935

0559: Benson J. Lubin Papers, 1904-1935

 

Huntington, West Virginia, businessman, real estate agent. Papers relate primarily to his service in the first world war as a second lieutenant in the 58th Balloon Company, A.E.F., in France and include embarkation, payroll and other papers related to his duties as officer in charge of African American Brest Casual Company 1740 during its demobilization period; photographs and negatives.

The digitized items here do not represent the entirety of the Benson J. Lubin Papers, 1904-1935. To view what other materials are in this collection but not yet digitized and available online, search the guide to the Benson J. Lubin Papers, 1904-1935.

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  • Benson J. Lubin and unidentified soldier, US Army , WWI

    Benson J. Lubin and unidentified soldier, US Army , WWI

    Benson J. Lubin and unidentified soldier, US Army , WWI. Believed to be Lt. Benson J. Lubin on left CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the 58th & 59th Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.

  • Blueprint design of insignia of the U.S. Army 58th Balloon Company, WWI

    Blueprint design of insignia of the U.S. Army 58th Balloon Company, WWI

    Blueprint design of insignia of the U.S. Army 58th Balloon Company, WWI. This was the blueprint for the shoulder patch. There was also a 59th Balloon Company.

  • One of the balloons in the 58th Balloon Co., US Army , WWI

    One of the balloons in the 58th Balloon Co., US Army , WWI

    One of the balloons in the 58th Balloon Co., US Army , WWI. CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the 58th & 59th Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.

  • Parachuting supplies from observation balloon, US Army , WWI

    Parachuting supplies from observation balloon, US Army , WWI

    Parachuting supplies from observation balloon, US Army , WWI. CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the 58th & 59th Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.

  • Unidentified boy, May 1, 1918

    Unidentified boy, May 1, 1918

    Unidentified boy, May 1, 1918. Folder labeled France.

  • Unidentified family, ca. 1918, France

    Unidentified family, ca. 1918, France

    Unidentified family, ca. 1918, France. Folder labeled France.

  • Unidentified U.S. Army crew, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. Army crew, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. Army crew, WWI. From small photo album.

  • Unidentified U.S. soldier, France, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. soldier, France, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. soldier, France, WWI. Folder labeled France.

  • Unidentified U.S. soldiers, France, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. soldiers, France, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. soldiers, France, WWI. Folder labeled France.

  • Unidentified US soldier, WWI

    Unidentified US soldier, WWI

    Unidentified US soldier, WWI. Folder labeled France.

  • Unidentified U.S. warships, France, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. warships, France, WWI

    Unidentified U.S. warships, France, WWI. From small photo album.

  • WWI American Expeditionary Forces identity card

    WWI American Expeditionary Forces identity card

    WWI American Expeditionary Forces identity card , US Army. Identity card for 2nd Lt. Benson J. Lubin, CAC (Coastal Artillery Corps) which included the Balloon Companies. Lubin was stationed in France in the 58th Balloon Company.

 
 
 

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