Preliminary Inventory of the Thomas James Orbison papers
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
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Title: Thomas James Orbison papers
Date (inclusive): 1919-1922
Collection Number: XX107
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
3 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 slide box, 1 oversize folder
(3.3 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Diaries, writings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to relief work in Latvia at the end of World War I. Diaries and typescript
also available on microfilm (3 reels).
Creator:
Orbison, Thomas J. (Thomas James), 1866-1938
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
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Thomas James Orbison papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Alternate Forms Available
Portions also available on microfilm: diary and "The Bermondt Affair" typescript (3 microfilm reels)
Biographical Note
Chief, Latvian Mission, American Relief Administration European Children's Fund, 1919-1920.
Scope and Content of Collection
Diaries, writings, photographs, and memorabilia relating to relief work in Latvia at the end of World War I.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Slides (Photography)
World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
International relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Latvia
American Relief Administration. European Children's Fund
box 1, folder 1
Typewritten copy of diary written by Dr. Orbison while serving with the American Relief Administration in Latvia
1919-1920
box 1, folder 3
"The Bermondt Affair," typescript copy of article by Dr. Orbison
box 1, folder 4
"Review of Latvia and the Activity of the Latvian Children's Relief Association," typescript
1921 February - 1922 June
box 1, folder 5
Children's letters and hand-painted pictures presented to Dr. Orbison by the "American Children Kitchen at No. 4 Dunamunde
Str., Hagensberg"
box 1, folder 6
Felt-covered folder, with hand-painted and embroidered design on front cover, containing photographs and scroll thanking Dr.
Orbison for the assistance rendered to the "poor Russian military families" in Riga
1920 July 20
box 1, folder 7
Letter of gratitude to Dr. Orbison from Ulmanis, Prime Minister of Latvia
1920 July 23
box 2, folder 1
Album of photographs with metal plate on cover inscribed to Dr. Orbison by people of Dvinsk (Donaburg, Latvia)
1920 July 23
box 2, folder 2
Gray leather album of photographs presented "by the Strand Section composed of very poor fishing communities (near Riga),"
1920 July 11
box 2, folder 3
Red buckram folio containing photographs, letters, and other mementos expressing thanks and gratitude from the people of Latvia
box 3, folder 1
"Children, Inc.," manuscript regarding Orbison's relief work in Latvia
box 4
Large album of photographs, hand-woven design and heavy metal plaque on front cover, presented to Dr. Orbison by the city
of Courland (Latvia), where the first American Relief Administration feeding station was opened
box 4
Suede case with metal plaque, corners, and clasp, containing scroll of thanks and photographs, presented to Dr. Orbison by
the people of Riga
1920 July 24
box 4
Leather case with multi-colored, enameled metal corners and plaque on front cover, containing scroll expressing appreciation
to Dr. Orbison from members of the dental profession of the Free Clinic for Children, Riga, Latvia
slide cabinet
Slides
Scope and Contents note
5 slides depicting the covers of the albums in the collection.
Incremental materials
Scope and Contents note
This addition to the collection has not yet been described. Please let the Hoover Institution Library & Archives know if you
would like to see this material described.
box 5
Material not yet described
drawer mc08
Material not yet described
