Herbert H.D. Peirce papers, 1910-1916

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Creators:: Peirce, Herbert H. D. (Herbert Henry Davis), 1849-1916
Abstract:: The Herbert H.D. Peirce papers (1910-1916) consists almost exclusively of documents relating to Pierce's studies of conditions in the camps and among German and Austro-Hungarian prisoners of war in 1915.
Extent:: 1 manuscript box, memorabilia (0.4 Linear Feet)
Language:: In English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Herbert H.D. Peirce papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: The collection includes correspondence, reports, architectural sketches, and other materials relating to German and Austro-Hungarian prisoners of war in Russia, 1915-1916. Documents relate to Peirce's studies of the conditions within Russian prisoner of war camps in Siberia and the Russian Far East.
Biographical / historical:: Herbert Henry Davis Peirce (1849-1916) was a U.S diplomat in Russia during World War I. Peirce was appointed Minister Plenipotentiary in 1915 to assist Ambassador David Francis in Russia with special missions, in particular, relating to the interests of the Central Powers in Russia, such as examining the conditions in prisoner of war camps.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2022.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Diplomatic and consular service, American
World War, 1914-1918 -- Prisoners and prisons, Russian
Prisoner-of-war camps
Prisoners of war -- Germany
Personal correspondence
Architectural drawings
Places:: Russia
Siberia (Russia)
Russian Far East (Russia)
Austria
Hungary

Access and use

Restrictions:: Box OCM11 may not be used without the 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.
Terms of access:: For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Herbert H.D. Peirce papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US