Peirce (Herbert H.D.) papers, 1890s-1920s

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Summary

Title:
Herbert H.D. Peirce papers
Dates:
1890s-1920s
Creators:
Peirce, Herbert H. D. (Herbert Henry Davis), 1849-1916
Abstract:
The Herbert H.D. Peirce papers 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:
2 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, memorabilia (1.8 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English, French, and Russian
Preferred citation:

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

Background

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 and 2025.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Lucy Hernandez
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-13 15:46:28.564739

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 Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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