Wisner (Lewis S.) collection, 1864-1919

Collection context

Summary

Title:
Lewis S. Wisner collection
Dates:
1864-1919
Creators:
Wisner, Lewis S., 1893-1973
Abstract:
Clippings, photographs, postcards, and memorabilia relating to World War I. Includes a dagger made from shells and casings by German hospital prisoners, and a photograph of a Civil War drawing by L. S. Wisner's grandfather of Spottsylvania, Virginia, 1864.
Extent:
1 album box, 2 envelopes (0.6 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lewis S. Wisner collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

Clippings, photographs, postcards, and memorabilia relating to World War I. Includes a dagger made from shells and casings by German hospital prisoners, and a photograph of a Civil War drawing by L. S. Wisner's grandfather of Spottsylvania, Virginia, 1864.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1978.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-06-03 16:23:47.832211

Access and use

Restrictions:

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.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Lewis S. Wisner collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563