Biographical / Historical
Scope and Contents
General
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Conditions Governing Use
Preferred Citation
Conditions Governing Access
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: Andrew C. Geer papers
creator:
Geer, Andrew Clare
Identifier/Call Number: M2257
Physical Description:
10.6 Linear Feet
12 MB, 2 half boxes, 4 flat boxes
Date (inclusive): c. 1913-1969
Biographical / Historical
Andrew C. Geer first served in North Africa with the American Field Service, and then in the United States Marine Corps in
both WWII and Korea, eventually being promoted to Captain. He wrote books and published stories in various magazines. His
most acclaimed published books were The New Breed: the story of the U. S. Marines in Korea; The Sea Chase, a drama set in
WWII which was made into a movie starring John Wayne and Lana Turner; and Reckless: Pride of the Marines, about a decorated
war horse who won two purple hearts.
Scope and Contents
The collection contains 10 typed manuscripts of Andrew Geer's books, issues of magazines where his stories were published,
and many newspaper clippings about his work. The photographs show him in the military, as a civilian, as an author, and in
private life. The large quantity of personal letters includes those to his wife both prior to and after their marriage.
The collection includes photographs and a scrapbook about Sergeant Reckless, the beloved decorated war horse of the USMC,
as well as Geer's manuscript of his published book called Reckless.
The collection includes the manuscript and storyboard of Geer's book turned movie, The Seachase, starring a stellar cast including
Johm Wayne and Lana Turner.
Materials in the collection consist of correspondence, manuscripts, printed material, scrapbooks, photographs and physical
artifacts such as serving medals composed by and belonging to Andrew C. Geer.
General
Andrew C. Geer (1905-1957) was a Marine Corps officer and author.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Robert W. Taggart; 2017. Accession MSS 2017-248.
Conditions Governing Use
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization
to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction
beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/spc/using-collections/permission-publish
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], Andrew C. Geer papers (M2257). Department of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
University Libraries, Stanford, California.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research; material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Authors, American -- 20th century.
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Division, 1st -- History
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 5th -- History
American Field Service -- History
Geer, Andrew Clare
Sergeant Reckless, (Horse), approximately 1948-1968