Inventory of the Philip H. Chadbourn papers
Finding aid prepared by Beth Goder
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
© 2008
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Stanford University
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Title: Philip H. Chadbourn papers
Date (inclusive): 1915-1942
Collection Number: 63021
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder
(4.2 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Letters, reports, pamphlets, photographs, clippings, and memorabilia related to the Commission for Relief in Belgium.
Creator:
Chadbourn, Philip H.
Creator:
Chadbourn, William H.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
Boxes 4-5 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of 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 1963.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Philip H. Chadbourn papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Philip H. Chadbourn was the Charleville-Mézières delegate for the Commission for Relief in Belgium during World War I.
Scope and Content of Collection
The papers document Philip H. Chadbourn's work for the Commission for Relief in Belgium through letters, reports, pamphlets,
photographs, drawings, clippings, and memorabilia.
The collection contains clippings concerning the activities of the Commission for Relief in Belgium, including articles written
by Chadbourn and a press release describing exhibits he presented to President Wilson at the White House. Many clippings discuss
the activities of Vernon Kellogg. The correspondence includes copies of letters from Herbert Hoover to others that were forwarded
to Chadbourn.
Illustrated thank you cards made by children can be found in the collection, along with an album of portraits drawn by H.
Lemaine and additional drawings. The photographs include an image of a girl wearing a flour sack and a photo album labeled
"souvenir de la fête américaine."
The collection includes several documents of William H. Chadbourn, including correspondence and a certificate.
Related Collections
Commission for Relief in Belgium records, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Vernon Lyman Kellogg papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Charlotte Hoffman Kellogg papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
United States Food Administration records, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
International relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium
Commission for Relief in Belgium (1914-1930)
box 1
Correspondence, writings, photographs, drawings, booklets, clippings, and press releases related to the Commission for Relief
in Belgium. Papers of William Chadbourn. Directory of Hoover Overseas and War Service Organizations.
box 2
Food coupons and coupon books, illustrated thank you cards
box 4
Gratitude artifacts
Access
Box 4 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
Scope and Contents
Includes satin pouch handpainted with Belgian and U.S. flags and "Souvenir de Liege", and thank you card with metal cover
framing 5 photographs.
box 5
Buttons, textiles, and leather pouch
Access
Box 5 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
os_folder 1
Map, 3 oversize newspaper clippings, 1 broadside
box 3
Album of portraits by H. Lemaine
box 3
Commune d'Ougrée, Institutions de Bienfaisance
1914-1915
