Inventory of the Sarah E. Mathews papers

Finding aid prepared by Theresa Berger
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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Title: Sarah E. Mathews papers
Date (bulk): 1918-1920
Collection Number: 71055
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English
Physical Description: 1 manuscript box, 1 album box, 1 sound cassette, 3 sound belts (1.9 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Memoirs, diary, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and oral history with transcript relating to the disposition of the remains of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, social and political conditions in Siberia, and relief work of the American Red Cross in Siberia during the Russian Civil War.
Creator: Mathews, Sarah E., 1880-1978
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1971.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Sarah E. Mathews papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

Sarah Mathews was an American Red Cross worker stationed in Siberia from 1918 to 1920.

Scope and Content of Collection

Memoirs, diary, correspondence, clippings, photographs, and oral history with transcript relating to the disposition of the remains of Tsar Nicholas II and his family, social and political conditions in Siberia, and relief work of the American Red Cross in Siberia during the Russian Civil War.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Siberia (Russia) -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Civilian relief
International relief
Romanov, House of
American National Red Cross
Nicholas, Emperor of Russia, II, 1868-1918

box 1, folder 1-2

Writings, 1918-1920, 1975, undated

Scope and Contents note

Includes various autobiographical drafts and fictional pieces written by Mathews relating to her experiences in Siberia.
box 1, folder 3

Correspondence, 1920

box 1, folder 4

Transcript of interview by Stephen I. Zetterberg, 1975 April 18

box 1, folder 5

Photographs, circa 1918-1920

Scope and Contents note

57 photos of activities of the American Red Cross and the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) in Siberia (Vladivostok). Includes photo of General William S. Graves and Grigorii M. Semenov.
box 1, folder 6

Printed matter, 1919-1973, undated

Scope and Contents note

Contains clippings and publications relating to the American Red Cross and Russian refugees in Siberia.
album fB

Album circa 1918-1920

Scope and Contents note

Photo album with 231 photos and corresponding index relating to the American Red Cross and the A.E.F. in Siberia.
 

Sound recordings

cassette cabinet

Sound cassette of interview by Stepen I. Zetterberg 1975 April 18

Scope and Contents note

Contains an oral history interview of Sarah E. Mathews by Stephen I. Zetterberg.
Audiovisual note: The sound quality of the interview is poor on the accessioned cassette. The program suffers from quite audible wow and flutter.

Access

Use copy reference number: 71055_a_0010351
box MC11

Interview with Miss Mathews 1975 November 19

Physical Description: 1, 3-inch sound belt (Magnabelt)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Recorded on an IBM magnabelt.

Separated Materials

Originally found in box 1
box MC11

S. Mathews #2 undated

Physical Description: 1, 3-inch sound belt (Magnabelt)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Recorded on IBM magnabelt.

Separated Materials

Originally found in box 1.
box MC11

Tape of Sarah Mathews 1975 April

Physical Description: 1, 3-inch sound belt (Magnabelt)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Recorded on IBM magnabelt. Accompanied by a business card from Stephen I. Zetterberg, Attorney at Law annotated: "tape of Sarah Mathews, Return tape to (short run of test music incl.), April 1975."

Separated Materials

Originally found in box 1.