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Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: March 21, 1856-April 26, 1940

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Collection number: MS-11
Scope and Contents The papers consist largely of reproduction material spanning from Lieutenant Henry Flipper’s nomination into the United States Military Academy to his false dismissal from the Army. From there we find reproductions of letters, e-mails, and a request for a stamp application for the honoring of Lt. Flipper. Also included are papers on his achievements, stamp design, photographs, and news paper articles all working to promote awareness of Lt. Flipper’s contributions to society and offering...
Dates: 1856-2002