Register of the Philip H. Carroll papers
Finding aid prepared by Emilia Schrier
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
2013
434 Galvez Mall
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003
hoover-library-archives@stanford.edu
Title: Philip H. Carroll papers
Date (inclusive): 1917-1939
Collection Number: 41005
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box, 1 oversize box
(2.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The Philip H. Carroll papers consist of materials relating to World War I and the American Relief Administration. The World
War I materials relate to activities of the 348th Field Artillery Regiment in France. Materials on the American Relief Administration
include charts regarding the branch in Hamburg, Germany, and plans regarding the Russian Unit Supply Division in Moscow. Also
includes correspondence with Herbert Hoover relating to American politics.
Creator:
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Creator:
Carroll, Philip H., 1885-1941
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
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1941.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Philip H. Carroll papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
Captain, United States Army, 1917-1920; American Relief Administration worker in Germany and Russia, 1920-1922.
| 1885 |
Born in Michigan, United States |
| 1920-1921 |
Served as Director of American Relief Administration in Hamburg, Germany |
| 1917 |
Enlisted as a Major in the 348th Field Artillery Regiment. Enters reserve officer training camp in San Francisco, CA |
| 1916 |
Daughter Patsy is born |
| 1922 |
Son Philip Jr. is born in Germany |
| 1921-1922 |
Served as temporary head of Russian Unit Supply Division in Moscow for the A.R.A. |
| 1919 October 12 |
Left France for US on board the USSS Siboney |
| 1941 December 6 |
Died. Buried in Hood River, Oregon |
| 1937-1938 |
Served as Secretary-Treasurer of Pacific Coast Administration of Port Authorities in Portland, Oregon |
Scope and Content of Collection
The Philip H. Carroll papers consist of materials relating to World War I and the American Relief Administration. The World
War I materials relate to activities of the 348th Field Artillery Regiment in France, including maps, travel information,
flyers, and memoranda—of special note are "Summary of Unintelligence," a comedic satire of official memoranda, and "Americans
at Cournon," a short account written in appreciation of American troops by a Frenchman who housed Major Carroll. Materials
on the American Relief Administration include organization, personnel, and routine charts regarding the branch in Hamburg,
Germany, and outlines, supply lists, preliminary programs, and maps regarding the Russian Unit Supply Division in Moscow.
The collection also includes correspondence with Herbert Hoover relating to American politics.
Arrangement Statement
The collection is organized into 3 series: World War I file; American Relief Administration; and Correspondence.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1914-1918 -- Civilian relief
United States -- Politics and government -- 20th century
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 -- Civilian relief
International relief
World War, 1914-1918 -- Germany
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Western Front
United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
American Relief Administration
American Relief Administration. European Children's Fund
United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 348th
World War I file
1917-1919
box 1, folder 5
Radio station transcripts
1918
box 1, folder 6
Rules for occupied lands
1918
box 1, folder 8
Transportation and travel orders
1918-1919
box 1, folder 10
General Pershing's report
1919
American Relief Administration
1920-1921
box 1, folder 11
Outlines and supply lists
1921
box 2, folder 1
Organization and personnel charts
1921
box 2, folder 2
Preliminary programs and maps
1921
box 1, folder 17
Correspondence to and from Herbert Hoover
1933-1939
