Inventory of the George I. Gay papers
Finding aid prepared by Dakota Greenwich
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
2008, 2021
434 Galvez Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003
hoover-library-archives@stanford.edu
Title: George I. Gay papers
Date (inclusive): 1915-1929
Collection Number: XX069
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
6 manuscript boxes, 3 memorabilia
(2.7 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Drafts and galleys of the book compiled by G. I. Gay, titled
Public Relations of the Commission for Relief in Belgium : Documents (Stanford, 1929) and correspondence relating to relief activities of the Commission for Relief in Belgium during World War
I. Includes three paintings on flour sacks.
Creator:
Gay, George I. (George Inness)
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
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], George I. Gay papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Member, Statistical Division, Commission for Relief in Belgium.
Scope and Content of Collection
Drafts and galleys of the book compiled by G. I. Gay, titled
Public Relations of the Commission for Relief in Belgium : Documents (Stanford, 1929) and correspondence relating to relief activities of the Commission for Relief in Belgium during World War
I. Includes three paintings on flour sacks.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
International relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium
Paintings
Commission for Relief in Belgium (1914-1930)
Public Relations of The Commission For Relief In Belgium, Drafts and Correspondence
1915-1929
Scope and Contents Note
The boxes consist of chapter revisions and drafts, including corresponce between the author and publisher regarding the book
chapters. The chapters consist of document compilations regarding the relief efforts in Belgium during and after World War
II as associated to George Gay.
box 2
Chapters 8, 14, 15, and 16
box 3
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
box 4
Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, Index and Illustrations
box 5
Chapters 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 15
box 6
Chapters 9, 15, 16, 17, and Appendix
Paintings on flour sacks (framed)
circa 1915
art racks
Oil painting (pastel) of woman sewing by Paul Martel, 17" x 23"
Scope and Contents
Artist: Paul Jean Martel 1879 -1944. Born in Belgium, died in Philadelphia, PA.
art racks
Painting of boy eating half a long roll by Roméo, 12" x 21"
Scope and Contents
Artist: Roméo Dumoulin, 1883-1944. Born and died in Belgium.
art racks
Painting of woman nursing baby by Henri Logelain, 16" x 21"
Scope and Contents
Artist: Henri Logelain, 1889-1968. Born and died in Belgium.
