William H. L. Brackett Collection, 1918-1936

Collection number: UA 22/33
Size: (1 folder) (.10 cu.ft.)

About William H. L. Brackett

William H. L. Brackett was born August 27, 1892 in Greenland, NH. He graduated from UNH in 1914. While a student, served as president of his class for three years, as well as president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He excelled in sports, playing football for four years, his fourth year as captain; baseball four years, captian his third and fourth year; and basketball one year. He enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps at the outbreak of World War I and served for two years before being sent home. He died in June 1921 as a result of being gassed in France during the War.

About the William H. L. Brackett Collection

This series contains postcards and a letter send to Ruth Schurman by William Brackett and newpaper clippings concerning Brackett.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

This collection is open.

Copyright Notice

Copyright is retained by the University of New Hampshire.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], William H. L. Brackett Collection, 1918-1936, UA 22/33, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.

Acquisitions Information

These records were transferred to the University Library for storage prior to the establishment of the University Archives in 1992.

Collection

Formats

Letters & Postcards
Newspapers & Publications